With business rates relief and tax rises for the self-employed stealing the limelight in today’s budget, government documents also reveal deeper cuts to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), with its spending slashed by 15% over the next three years. Continue reading “Spring budget 2017: Chancellor offers business rates relief as MoJ cuts continue”
Navigant’s Peter Brooker on how London retains its leading position in international construction dispute resolution
Whether for commercial litigation or arbitration, London has established a position as one of the leading centres for international construction dispute resolution. The UK Bar and judiciary are generally held in high regard around the world, upholding the highest standards of integrity and independence. English common law is widely used throughout the world and written into many construction contracts. Continue reading “Sponsored briefing: London calling”
Barclays global litigation head Stephanie Pagni has been appointed general counsel (GC) for Barclays UK, replacing Mark Chapman. Continue reading “In-house: Barclays litigator Pagni takes UK GC spot as Chapman steps down”
In what could be the end of its 18 month old general counsel consultancy group, RPC has seen the exit of in-house guru Julia Chain, who moves to join eDiscovery provider Millnet.
Wells Fargo has ended its search for a new legal chief with the appointment of Cravath, Swaine & Moore veteran Allen Parker, the firm’s former head of corporate. Continue reading “Wells Fargo picks Cravath senior partner Parker as new general counsel”
DLA Piper has announced it is integrating Portuguese firm ABBC into its global network, a move effective from today (7 March). Widely regarded as Portugal’s leading aviation law firm, ABBC has 50 lawyers in its Lisbon headquarters. Continue reading “‘Natural evolution’: DLA Piper swoops into Lisbon with new tie-up”
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Ropes & Gray, Linklaters and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have all won roles advising on the €1.8bn sale of Allfunds Bank to private equity house Hellman & Friedman and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC. Continue reading “Freshfields and Linklaters take spots as GIC and Hellman win bid for Allfunds Bank”
Network Rail general counsel (GC) Suzanne Wise has resigned after five years at the company, leaving to join Japan Tobacco International (JTI) as senior vice president for corporate development. Continue reading “From trains to tobacco: Network Rail GC joins Japanese cigarette firm”
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Slaughter and May and Maclay Murray & Spens have won roles on Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management’s £3.8bn merger. Continue reading “Freshfields, Slaughters and Maclays act as Standard Life absorbs rival for £3.8bn”
As the US Department of Justice (DoJ) sees further exits as the Trump administration moves in, Linklaters has hired former principal associate deputy attorney general Matt Axelrod as a partner in its Washington DC office. Continue reading “Linklaters ups the ante in Washington with veteran hire amid Trump DoJ shakeup”
US law firm Scott + Scott says it has signed up more than 40 European claimants as it gears up to take Deutsche Bank to court over forex manipulation. Continue reading “Scott + Scott to take on Deutsche Bank in Europe after US success”
Litigation boutique Stewarts Law is in discussions to buy Enyo Law in a deal which will see about £20m added to Stewarts’ revenue. Continue reading “Boutique boost: Stewarts in talks to pick up Enyo to create £80m firm”
In a move to enhance its London real estate team, LB100 firm Mills & Reeve is to tie up with City real estate boutique Maxwell Winward, adding £5.8m to its topline. Continue reading “Property play: Mills & Reeve to add £6m to its topline with Maxwell Winward acquisition”
What would we tell our younger selves if we had the chance? It’s a notion that has provided ample fodder for books and films. Continue reading “Introduction: David Burgess”
Allen & Overy‘s (A&O) global head of dispute resolution Tim House is to become senior partner of the US and Latin America as the Magic Circle firm continues its heavy push into the region. Continue reading “Managing Manhattan: A&O moves senior partner contender Tim House to New York”
Four years after launching its association in the city, RPC is to formally combine with its local alliance firm Smyth & Co in Hong Kong. Continue reading “Making it official: RPC to finalise combination with Hong Kong alliance firm Smyth & Co”
Palo Alto trailblazer Cooley is the holder of shares worth more than $11.5m following the float of Snap on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Continue reading “Cooley to gain $11.5m worth of shares following Snap float”
Garrigues, the largest firm in continental Europe by number of fee-earners, has recorded a 3% rise in global revenue in 2016, growing to €349.4m. Continue reading “Spanish powerhouse Garrigues posts steady global revenue as LatAm turnover up 82%”
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Mishcon de Reya and White & Case are among the firms competing to be named Law Firm of the Year at this year’s Legal Business Awards. Continue reading “Freshfields, Mishcon and White & Case up for the top prize as shortlist unveiled for 20th Legal Business Awards”
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer corporate partner Philip Richards has been seconded to head up Rio Tinto’s legal team following the axing of legal and regulatory affairs group executive Debra Valentine (pictured). Continue reading “Stepping in: Freshfields corporate partner Richards moves to Rio Tinto legal team”
