‘An element of the exceptional’: Simmons latest to post striking pandemic financials with double-digit revenue growth and soaring profits Tom Baker Simmons & Simmons managing partner Jeremy Hoyland said there was ‘an element of the exceptional’ in the firm’s financial results…
Sponsored briefing: Implications of the FCA test case for contractual interpretation and broker claims Guest Blog The Supreme Court judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case was a resounding victory for policyholders. Two potential…
Sponsored briefing: Post-Brexit cross-border disputes – what next? Guest Blog Simmons & Simmons examine the existing European framework, the legal changes introduced by Brexit and practical points that parties will…
‘Strong foundation’: Another year of steady growth as Simmons prepares for challenges ahead Thomas Alan Simmons & Simmons has recorded another year of steady growth, its latest financial results reveal, with all key financial metrics…
Sponsored firm profile: Simmons & Simmons Guest Blog You cannot control the outcome of tax litigation and, in the current political environment, judgments can be hard to predict.…
Sponsored briefing: Tax disputes – Beyond Brexit Guest Blog Nick Skerrett considers the tax disputes and areas of controversy we are likely to see in the aftermath of Brexit…
More partner conferences suspended amid spike in coronavirus cases Thomas Alan Coronavirus is increasingly having its impact felt in the business of law, with Simmons & Simmons the latest firm to postpone…
Revolving doors: Simmons and CMS make City banking and pensions hires as Gibson Dunn bolsters its Paris bench Muna Abdi In another muted patch for City laterals, Simmons & Simmons and CMS were the only firms to hire in London…
Deal View: A niche within a finance niche gives Simmons that much-needed edge after years of drift Thomas Alan While some law firms claim to be all things to all clients, for almost a decade Simmons & Simmons has…
Simmons gets on the legal technology and data Wavelength with start-up acquisition Thomas Alan Simmons & Simmons has made a rare acquisition in the form of legal engineering start-up Wavelength for an undisclosed sum.…
‘Uncertainty is now having an impact’: revenue and profit growth slow at Simmons Thomas Alan Simmons & Simmons saw growth slow last year following a ‘much tougher’ second half in the UK, as uncertainty begins to…
Market Report: Tax Litigation – Out of the shadows Dominic Carman Political pressure to crack down on evasion and Bribery Act-style powers are pushing tax disputes onto boardroom agendas, writes Dominic…
Sponsored briefing: The taxman cometh – What GCs need to know Guest Blog Nick Skerrett examines the trend of tax dispute management falling to GCs and tax litigators, as HMRC takes a tougher…
Sponsored firm profile: Simmons & Simmons Guest Blog Engaging Simmons & Simmons tax is different. We have deep strategic expertise and the experience to create a bespoke solution…
Simmons looks to the City in increased partner round as Gowling doubles promotions to ten Thomas Alan Top-25 UK firms Simmons & Simmons and Gowling WLG have followed suit on a series of strong partnership promotion rounds, making up…
The Simmons interview: What to worry about Alex Novarese Legal Business: Simmons seems to have come out of a period of malaise. What have been the primary drivers for…
Legal 500 data: behind the story David Burgess Simmons & Simmons : The Legal 500 Rankings Simmons & Simmons have been going through a period of growth. For…
Disputes round-up: Simmons wins Petrofac mandate as White & Case makes key regulatory hire Tom Baker Simmons & Simmons has landed a major Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation mandate at the expense of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Simmons’…
Trebles all round as Simmons re-elects Hoyland for another term Nathalie Tidman Simmons & Simmons has re-elected Jeremy Hoyland as managing partner for a third term on the back of a year of…
Expansive Simmons shrugs off sluggish post-Lehman form to drive income up 12% to £354m Tom Baker Simmons & Simmons has posted one of its strongest results since the banking crisis, with the City firm announcing a 12%…
