Under fire: Linklaters and Olswang in the spotlight as dealmakers face parliament over BHS collapse Legal Business City lawyers faced the wrath of MPs during May and June in an inquiry over the sale of BHS. The…
Better together? – Those Anglo-Scots unions in focus Kathryn McCann Legal Business looks under the bonnet to assess how the Scottish arms of Pinsent Masons and CMS have fared post-merger.…
Financials 2015/16: Nabarro latest to report slow growth with 3.5% revenue increase Legal Business Nabarro has increased turnover by 3.5% to £130.4m, joining other mid-market firms with muted results for 2015/16. Last year the…
BHS updated: Green claims Olswang ‘knee deep’ in deal, accuses firm of covenant breach Legal Business Former BHS owner Sir Phillip Green criticised Olswang and other advisers as he faced questions today (15 June) over the…
Financials 2015/16: Revenue growth slows at CMS as group posts 8.4% lift Legal Business CMS has reported revenue and profit growth for 2015, with turnover increasing 8.4% year-on-year to £735.2m, and profits up 6.8%.…
Olswang silent as inquiry reveals Linklaters billed £1.2m to Arcadia in BHS sale Legal Business After MPs in the BHS inquiry called on the law firms involved to disclose further details of their dealings, Olswang…
BHS inquiry latest: Olswang remains in focus as MPs probe fees Legal Business As the inquiry into the sale of BHS continues, Work and Pensions committee chair Frank Field has asked Olswang to…
‘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.
