‘Still monitoring’: Regulator silent on BHS inquiry as hearing continues Matthew Field As MPs seek more documents for the BHS inquiry, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said it had not yet taken…
Updated: Linklaters and Olswang partners among lawyers grilled by MPs for roles in BHS sale Legal Business Linklaters and Olswang have been heavily criticised in parliament this week over alleged failures to identify that the buyer of…
Asia wrap: MoFo hires Magic Circle trio and Nabarro takes key Gadens partner, as BLP makes office move to support growth in Hong Kong Kathryn McCann This week in Asia, Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) added a trio of partners from three Magic Circle firms, as Nabarro…
Linklaters and Olswang to face questions in Parliament over BHS controversy Legal Business Linklaters and Olswang have been called before a Parliamentary committee to answer questions over the sale and contentious administration of BHS.
Tough odds for City hopefuls as NRF and Camerons both make up only two London partners Legal Business Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has promoted just two City lawyers to partner in a 39-strong promotions round that focused heavily on…
Partner promotions: Nabarro makes up four in the City as Olswang makes up one in reduced round Legal Business Olswang has made just two partner promotions firmwide including one in the City, while Nabarro has promoted five in a…
Second time lucky: Nabarro elects real estate head Carvalho as senior partner Legal Business Nabarro has today (7 March) announced its real estate chief Ciaran Carvalho (pictured) has been elected as senior partner of…
Filling the void: DLA Piper makes key investment funds hire with senior Nabarro appointment Legal Business DLA Piper has appointed Nabarro’s head of alternative investment funds, Andrew Wylie (pictured), to lead growth in its City investment…
Asia round-up: Olswang and Bird & Bird build offerings while Slaughters Hong Kong partner Hyman retires Legal Business The past week has seen changes for several UK-headquartered firms in Asia with Olswang appointing a new Asia managing partner…
Dundas & Wilson acquisition helps boost CMS turnover by more than 25%, accounts reveal Sarah Downey CMS Cameron McKenna has revealed a 26% rise in group turnover to £259.2m from £206.1m, boosted by the acquisition of…
Future UK chief Millar lays out expansion plans as CMS becomes first international firm in Iran Legal Business CMS Cameron McKenna‘s incoming managing partner Stephen Millar (pictured) has outlined his key priorities as the firm’s next UK chief,…
Revolving doors: Nabarro, Pinsents and Hogan Lovells make key hires Legal Business Several firms have made noteworthy strategic appointments in the past week, with Nabarro, Pinsent Masons and Hogan Lovells all adding…
CMS Cameron McKenna elects Millar as new managing partner Legal Business The partnership at CMS Cameron McKenna has elected energy partner Stephen Millar (pictured) to succeed longstanding chief Duncan Weston.
Former Olswang chief executive Stewart joins arbitrator hub JAMS Legal Business David Stewart (pictured), who unexpectedly stepped down as Olswang chief executive at the end of 2014 following a clash with…
Trainee retention: Slaughter and May and Nabarro up their intakes for spring 2016 Legal Business Slaughter and May and Nabarro improved their trainee retention figures this month with the latter firm retaining 89%, while the…
Property panel: Hogan Lovells, Wragges and CMS Cameron McKenna take places on M&G Real Estate roster Legal Business Prudential investment arm M&G Real Estate has finalised its external legal panel with places going to Hogan Lovells, Wragge Lawrence…
Asia-Pacific: Olswang unveils non-exclusive tie-ups in Singapore and Hong Kong Legal Business Olswang has set its sights on expansion in Asia, today (7 December) announcing non-exclusive associations with local firms in Hong…
H1 2015/16: Nabarro stays on track with revenues up 4% at half-year stage Legal Business Nabarro has today (1 December) released steady half-year results for the 2015/16 financial year with revenue increasing 4% to £56.3m…
Senior partner Stedman to retire as Nabarro prepares for spring election Legal Business Nabarro has announced today (17 October) its senior partner Graham Stedman will retire from the firm next April, and an…
CMS: Crowdfunding litigation – power to the people? Legal Business Tim Hardy Partner, CMS [email protected] David Bridge Senior associate, CMS [email protected] When the people of France gave the Statue of…
