Comment: Gibson Dunn’s Geffen argues law firms can sell judgement or process but few can excel at both Legal Business A few years ago the general counsel of one of the big banks told me that they only went to…
Are you selling judgement or process? Few modern law firms can excel at both Legal Business Charlie Geffen argues the legal market is segmenting between two diverging arenas A few years ago the general counsel of…
Cravath and Skadden check-in as Starwood derails Marriott merger to seal Chinese hotel takeover Jaishree Kalia Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher are advising as Westin owner…
US financials: Shearman & Sterling recovery falters as Gibson Dunn’s star rises higher Tom Moore The two-year rebound at New York-headquartered Shearman & Sterling came to an abrupt end last year as profits per equity…
Taking silk: Quinn, Gibson and Freshfields heavyweights among new QCs in 107-strong round Legal Business A trio of City heavyweights has been appointed among 107 new Queen’s Counsel (QC) announced today (11 January), an increase…
Gibson Dunn swoop for HSF capital markets duo boosts English law capability Legal Business Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s appointment of Herbert Smith Freehills’ (HSF’s) capital markets duo Steve Thierbach and Chris Haynes is an…
Gibson Dunn strikes again to land HSF’s global head of capital markets Legal Business Herbert Smith Freehills’ global capital markets chief, Steve Thierbach, is set to leave the firm for Gibson Dunn & Crutcher…
Cross-border teams at Gibson Dunn and Weil advise on $18bn Willis and Towers Watson merger Legal Business US duo Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Weil, Gotshal & Manges have won key roles on the headline merger of…
Revolving doors: Key City hires for Gibson Dunn and Bakers as Eversheds loses former planning head Kathryn McCann Last week saw both international firms making strategic moves in the City and at a national level several key hires,…
HFW and Gibson Dunn lead as Rothschild exits troubled Asia Resource Minerals Tom Moore A four-partner team from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has spearheaded ACE’s high-profile purchase of Nat Rothschild’s stake in troubled Indonesian…
A $5.7bn settlement: Bank quintet admit market manipulation guilt Legal Business The US Department of Justice (DoJ) yesterday afternoon announced that five major banks have made a collective settlement of $5.7bn…
Dealwatch: A&O, Linklaters and Slaughters take lead on Virgin Active sale to South Africa-listed Brait Sarah Downey Magic Circle trio Allen & Overy (A&O), Linklaters and Slaughter and May have taken instructions advising on Virgin Group’s £682m…
Gibson Dunn partner suspended after misleading High Court Legal Business Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Peter Gray was found to have deliberately misled the High Court regarding evidence presented in…
In court: Gibson Dunn faces interim payout over Djibouti court case Legal Business Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has been hit with a £880,000 charge, which it must pay jointly with the Republic of…
In court: Gibson Dunn partner found to have ‘deliberately’ misled court Legal Business Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Peter Gray has been found by Mr Justice Flaux to have ‘deliberately misled’ the High…
A £1bn offer: Linklaters, Ashurst and Gibson Dunn win roles on Domino Printing acquisition Jaishree Kalia Linklaters, Ashurst and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have all landed roles on Japanese electronics company Brother Industries’ acquisition of UK…
In court: Gibson Dunn partner could face disbarment after submitting incorrect documents in Djibouti case Legal Business Gibson Dunn & Crutcher referred itself to the Solicitors Regulation Authority last week [6 March] after it was alleged that…
US results: Shearman sees solid City growth but US stalls after rebound year; Gibson surpasses $3m PEP Jaishree Kalia Following a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, Shearman & Sterling has unveiled financial results showing moderate but steady growth…
Revolving doors: Clydes, Quinn Emanuel and Gibson Dunn make key hires Legal Business Last week saw Clyde & Co expand its transportation finance practice in the City, while Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan…
Investing in the City: Gibson Dunn scores with Kirkland’s Gillespie Legal Business The last year has seen Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher make a substantial push hiring heavyweight players in London with debt…
