More drama from Berlin – criticism of Hogan Lovells client led to departure by partner now leading team to rival Legal Business Surprise surrounding last week’s announcement that Hogan Lovells’ 30-lawyer Berlin arm is leaving to launch a German law practice for…
Great bright hopes – searching out the City rainmakers of 2020 Jaishree Kalia Who will be the next generation of corporate heavyweights that top City firms will rely on to drive their businesses…
Surprise and strong words as a nine-partner Hogan Lovells team quits for MoFo’s German launch Sarah Downey While Hogan Lovells has had its integration challenges since the three-year Anglo/American union that created it, the firm’s well-regarded German practice…
Hogan Lovells bolsters mental health and workplace stress measures in the wake of tragic IP partner suicide Legal Business Hogan Lovells has bolstered its policies and procedures around workplace stress and mental health in the wake of the tragic suicide…
Deal watch: Hogan Lovells, RPC in key work for Kodak and AstraZeneca as DLA Piper reveals major High Court win Sarah Downey This week has seen two of the larger global challenger firms reveal significant wins on behalf of major international clients.…
Trainee Retention: Hogan Lovells, Travers and RPC reveal numbers Legal Business The trainee retention rates rollercoaster continues to bring with it good news and bad as today firms including Hogan Lovells,…
Real estate round up: Hogan Lovells, BLP and Nabarro show credentials while Mishcons makes key hire Legal Business Unsurprisingly, what little major real estate work that is around has found its way to the usual trio of law…
European movers: Bakers bolsters Madrid office with team of 20 as Hogan Lovells launches in Luxembourg and Wragges takes on Paris team David Stevenson In many ways it is a curious time to be building up corporate and finance capability in the depressed Spanish…
Comment: Hogan Lovells was right to get hitched. It needs to remember that Legal Business I’m not a big fan of comparing law firm mergers to marriages. All those torturous metaphors and incongruous imagery. But…
It’s now or… later. Hogan Lovells to make decision on dual chief executive structure Sarah Downey Hogan Lovells’ senior management has begun discussions over whether to retain the firm’s dual US-UK chief executive (CEO) structure or…
It’s now or… later. Hogan Lovells to make decision on dual chief executive structure Legal Business Hogan Lovells’ senior management has begun discussions over whether to retain the firm’s dual US-UK chief executive (CEO) structure or…
The daily grind – toil and tension as Hogan Lovells gets past the honeymoon period Legal Business It’s been three years since the trailblazing transatlantic pairing of Hogan & Hartson and Lovells. Legal Business assesses if the…
Hogan Lovells was right to get hitched. It needs to remember that. Alex Novarese I’m not a big fan of comparing law firm mergers to marriages. All those torturous metaphors and incongruous imagery. But…
Comment: Don’t push your luck with partnership Legal Business Do law firms take partnership for granted? They really shouldn’t as the model has served them so well. Just consider…
Hogan Lovells hires rated HSF tax partner in another post merger exit for the firm Legal Business Rated Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) City tax disputes lawyer Rupert Shiers is set to join Hogan Lovells to head its…
City lawyers say court strike will cause minimal disruption but should be given due attention Legal Business As court staff go on strike this afternoon (17 June) in protest at the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ’s) plans to…
Consumer protection dragged into 21st century with new Bill that could open floodgates to class actions Sarah Downey A Consumer Rights Bill published on Wednesday (12 June) is set to radically overhaul the rights of consumers in the digital…
Italy: Hogan Lovells trio departs to Ernst & Young while Bonelli changes management Legal Business Hogan Lovells’ Rome office has lost partners Gianroberto de Giovanni, Massimiliano Marinozzi and Paolo Ricci to Ernst & Young. The…
Hogan Lovells gets brand boost Apple-style with $17bn bond role David Stevenson Hogan Lovells’ corporate team has received a welcome profile-raiser after advising Apple on its record-breaking $17bn bond issue. Stuart Stein,…
Herbies and Hogan Lovells win places on Land Securities panel Legal Business Land Securities has appointed Herbert Smith Freehills and Hogan Lovells to its revamped legal panel following a year-long review that…