Revolving doors: National hires for Shoosmiths and DLA, while Ashurst also boosts its ranks Kathryn McCann In a week which saw multiple departures from Ashurst, the firm sought to reverse the trend with a hire in…
Revolving doors: DLA, Simmons and Fieldfisher all look abroad with international hires Legal Business The summer lull is over with a spate of new laterals for firms including multiple hires at DLA Piper, Simmons…
Redundancy update: DLA to cut 180 jobs in UK as consultation closes Kathryn McCann DLA Piper is to cut 180 business support roles in the UK, following a consultation that was launched in May…
DLA innovator Stephen Allen resurfaces at Hogan Lovells Matthew Field Hogan Lovells has hired former DLA Piper director Stephen Allen following his exit from the firm in March this year.
DLA Piper severs yet another alliance firm as Indonesian arrangement ends Legal Business DLA Piper, which severed ties to its South African and Venezuelean alliance firms in the last 12 months, is to…
Strengthening Sweden: DLA Piper acquires 21 lawyer firm Legal Business DLA Piper has continued its Nordic expansion, confirming a merger with Swedish law firm Grönberg Advokatbyrå.
Barclays panel: DLA Piper loses out as banking giant finalises global roster Kathryn McCann After much speculation, a raft of firms including Clifford Chance, Ashurst, Eversheds, Mayer Brown, Reed Smith, Simmons & Simmons, Hogan…
DLA Piper partner caught up in sexist email scandal with Premier League chairman fined £15,000 Legal Business Nick West, a London-based partner at DLA Piper, has been fined £15,000 for sending ‘despicable’ emails to the Premier League’s…
The robots keep coming: DLA Piper makes major AI play with Kira software deal Legal Business Intent on driving automation throughout the business, DLA Piper has partnered with Canadian tech firm Kira Systems to launch an…
DLA to cut 200 UK jobs as global firms trim support roles Legal Business Norton Rose and Dentons follow suit as offshoring takes flight DLA Piper is to cut 200 business support jobs in…
DLA Piper takes rainmaker from Linklaters alliance firm for South Africa managing partner role Legal Business DLA Piper has appointed Webber Wentzel corporate partner Johannes Gouws as South Africa managing partner.
DLA Piper to cut 200 UK jobs after support staff review, in favour of Warsaw hub Legal Business DLA Piper is slashing 200 business support jobs in the UK in a move that will see the firm make…
DLA Piper doubles City promotions amid 48-strong round Tom Moore London was home to eight of DLA Piper’s expanded partner promotions round, double the number made up last year as the…
Weil and DLA take lead roles as retailer BHS enters administration Legal Business Weil, Gotshal & Manges has advised British department store chain BHS as it filed for administration today (25 April), with…
Picón prepares to push DLA Piper upmarket as Sir Nigel Knowles makes that last goodbye Legal Business Tom Moore looks to the future of DLA as he meets the firm’s latest leader Juan Picón’s face now adorns…
DLA Piper loses Venezuela presence, ending local relationship with InterJuris after five years Legal Business DLA Piper has ended its formal relationship with Venezuelan firm InterJuris, reducing its presence in Latin America to Mexico, Brazil…
DLA Piper launches flexible working in Australia as part of LOD roll out Legal Business Fresh from sealing a landmark deal with Lawyers On Demand (LOD) to provide freelance lawyering services to its clients, DLA…
News in brief – March 2016 Legal Business EE LEGAL HEAD REVEALS PLANS POST-TELCO MERGER Following BT’s high-profile £12.5bn takeover of UK mobile business EE, it has emerged…
DLA Piper appoints Picon senior partner to replace Knowles Legal Business Corporate heavyweight Juan Picon has been appointed DLA Piper‘s next senior partner, replacing longtime leader Sir Nigel Knowles when he…
DLA Piper media partner West to go to SDT over sexist email exchange with Premier League boss Legal Business About 18 months after sexist email exchanges between DLA Piper partner Nick West and a client were leaked, the Solicitors…
