Ah, despite the changing fashions, technology and economic realities of the day, in law you can always rely on that curious mix of mutual hypocrisy, miscommunication, mistrust and conflicting agendas between clients and law firms to endure. Continue reading “Comment: Clients and rookie lawyers – some awkward truths and a fatuous debate on training”
Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) Dan Williams has resurfaced at UBS as the bank’s general counsel (GC) for wealth management in Asia Pacific (APAC) and overall GC for the region. Continue reading “RBS’ Dan Williams resurfaces as APAC and wealth management GC at UBS”
Eversheds Sutherland has landed a key role on the administration of British retailer Jaeger, acting for the administrator AlixPartners. Continue reading “Eversheds Sutherland lands key role on administration of British retailer Jaeger”
Reed Smith is opening a new office in Miami after hiring a seven lawyer arbitration and litigation team from local firm Astigarraga Davis. Continue reading “Moving into Miami: Reed Smith enters the market with seven lawyer disputes team”
In a rare lateral move for the US firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is to appoint Simpson Thacher & Bartlett corporate partner Alvaro Membrillera. Continue reading “Paul Weiss makes rare London hire in blow to Simpson Thacher’s corporate department”
For months I’ve refrained from adding to the reams of pointless Brexit commentary given that until developments develop, not much can reasonably be said. But now article 50 has been triggered, there is a little more to work with. Continue reading “Comment: Prepare for a bumpy Brexit ride and to be ignored”
Herbert Smith Freehills, Shearman & Sterling, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy and Reed Smith have also taken places on Deutsche Bank’s controversial new legal panel. Continue reading “Shearman, HSF and Milbank join Deutsche Bank panel as junior lawyer rules prove controversial”
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has promoted 21 associates globally across eight offices, with 12 based in the UK and EMEA region and nine in Asia-Pacific. Continue reading “HSF promotes 21 to partnership including alternative legal services head”
LLP accounts show City elite firms Travers Smith and Mishcon de Reya both saw double digit turnover growth in 2016. While Travers lifted its top paid member to £1.5m, Mishcon’s highest paid dipped slightly. Continue reading “LLP latest: Travers’ top paid takes home £1.5m as Mishcon ‘shares the love’”
Baker McKenzie‘s London office has seen its revenue jump by more than 20% in the firm’s LLP accounts, with turnover up to £176m in 2016 from £145.2m the previous year. Continue reading “Baker McKenzie sees London revenue up to £176m as profits leap”
Sidley Austin has seen its London turnover boosted by 17% in 2016, hitting £75.2m for the firm’s last financial year, while other US shops paint a mixed picture in Legal Business’s Global London Report. Continue reading “Global London results: Sidley Austin City turnover hits £75m as Reed Smith sees a dip”
RPC, Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) and Squire Patton Boggs have won panel spots at the expense of rival City outfits with places on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) roster of skilled advisers. Continue reading “Adviser review: Clifford Chance, Hogan Lovells and Ashurst lose out on FCA panel”
In a busy week for both UK-based lateral hires and those further afield in Europe, Eversheds Sutherland has strengthened its education sector group in Leeds, while Ashurst has appointed a new banking partner in Italy. Continue reading “Revolving doors: National recruits for Eversheds and TLT, while Ashurst and DWF bulk up in Europe”
In the latest in the trend of firms offering free advice to budding fintech start-ups, Hogan Lovells has launched a global fintech mentoring programme to guide clients. Continue reading “Hogan Lovells launches global mentoring scheme in latest drive to hook fintech clients”
The GC Powerlist returns for its fifth annual report after launching back in 2013 and once more the format has evolved. While partially returning to the rising star model we used back in 2014, the 2017 edition has become a two-hander under the unifying title, The Clients of Tomorrow.
On one hand we have, following months of research, identified 55 outstanding individuals working at established companies active in the UK. This group is focused primarily on the in-house counsel fast establishing themselves in the middle ranks of their teams, typically in their 30s or early 40s.
Continue reading “The GC Powerlist looks ahead to the client redefining the profession”
RPC’s managing partner on the ‘business first’ role of GCs and their opportunities in the current economic climate
2016. The year that turned the world on its head. And when the world is spinning on that axis too, you can bet your bottom euro that good lawyers will be at the heart of the action.
A warm congratulations to all of the nominees at the Legal Business Awards and especially to those of you who have made the GC Powerlist. We’re delighted to sponsor such a prestigious awards ceremony as well as celebrate top UK GCs.
Conduent Legal and Compliance Solutions (formerly part of Xerox) provides integrated data analytics, technology and expert professional services to help solve your litigation, investigations, compliance and business problems, and make the best decisions possible.
Continue reading “Information is your organisation’s lifeblood”
1. Have a plan and be proactive
It is important to have a career plan as the only person responsible for managing your career is you. If you cannot grow and develop within your own organisation (and often you can), think about whether you need to make a move. Talk to other in-house lawyers and if you are junior, find a mentor. A good recruiter will also advise you on career planning and what clients are seeking. Be strategic and keep growing.
Continue reading “Managing your career as an in-house counsel – the four key steps”
The 2014 GC Powerlist focused on the rising stars of the in-house community. Three years on, we look back at the career moves of our line-up
Featured in this year’s GC Powerlist, UniCredit’s global head of capital markets for legal, Alex Ainley, offers some advice to junior lawyers embarking on a career in-house: ‘When the opportunity to work on something arises, however menial it appears, take advantage of that opportunity. Always say yes.’
Continue reading “Great expectations – what happened next for our 2014 class of rising stars”
