Revolving doors: rush of international hires between Global 100 players dominates laterals market Mark McAteer In a week of significant lateral movement between large Global 100 firms, White & Case has expanded its global M&A…
£14bn Mastercard group action claim to proceed following historic Supreme Court ruling Thomas Alan The Supreme Court has today (11 December) dismissed Mastercard’s efforts to thwart former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks’ £14bn group action…
‘Things are looking pretty good’: DWF continues recovery with strong half-year results after tumultuous 2019/20 Thomas Alan DWF has continued its recovery in 2020/21, according to the firm’s half-year results, following a torrid year that saw debts…
Dealwatch: Advisers wrapped up in flurry of deals in final push before Christmas Nathalie Tidman In the conspicuous absence of the traditional round of festive parties, advisers have instead busied themselves with getting a host…
Guest comment: A call to arms for the Bionic Lawyer Guest Blog ‘I am you. I am your colleagues. I am what your customers have always dreamed of. I am The Bionic…
Revolving doors: week of international hires in Asia and Europe as A&O tempts litigator back home from Shearman Mark McAteer In another busy week of lateral recruitment, Allen & Overy has considerably bolstered its disputes offering in London, luring back…
‘Drive long-lasting change’: Professionals urged to take part in survey on law and mental health Thomas Alan Professionals across the UK legal industry are being encouraged to participate in new research to assess the impact of workplace…
Ready for the new normal: International Arbitration Centre unveils new Covid-compliant disputes facility in London Mark McAteer The International Arbitration Centre (IAC), the purpose-built premier hearing venue situated near to the Royal Courts of Justice on Fleet Street, has…
Comment: Failings in Beckwith prosecution undermine #MeToo fight and muzzle regulator Nathalie Tidman The ink is barely dry on Friday’s High Court ruling that overturned the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s finding against ex-Freshfields partner…
BT to invest £2.7m into 30-strong legal support hub in Northern Ireland Thomas Alan Telecoms giant BT announced today (1 December) it is poised to commit £2.7m in investment to create a new legal…
Revolving doors: spate of hires from regional UK and niche City firms dominate lateral recruitment Mark McAteer By far the largest group of hires of the latest batch this week has been made by listed LB100 firm…
‘Popular outcry is not proof’: Beckwith’s #MeToo decision overturned in controversial court judgment Nathalie Tidman In what has been described as a landmark ruling, former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Ryan Beckwith has prevailed in his…
Revolving doors: Greenberg makes Dutch real estate play in brisk week for lateral hires Mark McAteer Greenberg Traurig has made a notable team hire in Europe in the past week, with a key partner exiting a…
‘Leading-edge experience’ – Slaughter and May looks in-house to make rare City disputes partner hire Thomas Alan Slaughter and May has made a rare City hire, the firm announced today (19 November), recruiting a partner into its…
‘We expect the highest standards of behaviour’: Finance partner leaves Slaughter and May following investigation Thomas Alan A partner has left Slaughter and May following an internal investigation, the firm has confirmed today (18 November). Finance partner…
End of an era for Travers as Reed to succeed Patient as managing partner Nathalie Tidman David Patient is to hand the Travers Smith managing partner baton to private equity partner Edmund Reed, the firm announced…
Revolving doors: partner recruitment takes on more international hue with key hires in Asia and Middle East Mark McAteer Global 100 heavyweight Milbank has made the most significant lateral hire play of the past week, hiring not one but…
LB100 Second 50 – Regional view: Make do and mend Mark McAteer While smaller regional and national firms gained significant ground on their London rivals in last year’s Legal Business 100 (LB100)…
LB100 Second 25: Once more unto the breach Nathalie Tidman A 10% jump in average revenue to £149.2m for firms ranked 26-50 in the LB100 appears to extend the robust…
