Top City lawyers have outlined their concerns as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) pushes ahead with law reform for corporate liability for economic crime. Continue reading “‘Serious issues’: City lawyers raise concerns as MoJ pushes ahead with corporate liability reform”
KWM’s global chair sets out plans for new European business after SJ Berwin collapse
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) announced today (18 January) that it has already established a new business presence with 30 partners in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, effective immediately. The statement comes after legacy practice SJ Berwin went into administration yesterday. Continue reading “KWM’s global chair sets out plans for new European business after SJ Berwin collapse”
RPC splashes more than £3.5m on software for loss making consulting arm, LLPs reveal
RPC’s consulting arm will spend more than £3.5m on its acquisition of Cambridge software company Marriott Sinclair, purchased in July 2015. Continue reading “RPC splashes more than £3.5m on software for loss making consulting arm, LLPs reveal”
Orrick takes Olswang Paris head ahead of three way merger
Olswang‘s Paris head Guillaume Kessler has left the soon-to-be-merged firm in favour of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.
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It’s over: King & Wood EUME moved into administration in Europe’s largest-ever legal collapse
Almost three months after King & Wood Mallesons‘ (KWM) European arm halted a recapitalisation programme that would ultimately fail, the legacy SJ Berwin partnership, which has been carrying more than £30m in debt, has moved into administration. Continue reading “It’s over: King & Wood EUME moved into administration in Europe’s largest-ever legal collapse”
Norton Rose turns to PwC veteran Berriman as chief operating officer exits after two years
Transatlantic firm Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has hired former PwC board member John Berriman to join its board as its new global chief operating officer. Continue reading “Norton Rose turns to PwC veteran Berriman as chief operating officer exits after two years”
Health department prepares to battle Big Pharma with launch of litigation panel
The Department of Health has launched a tender for a panel of law firms to pursue litigation against companies in the pharmaceutical industry. Continue reading “Health department prepares to battle Big Pharma with launch of litigation panel”
Swings and roundabouts: A&O gains two in the US as former partners move to Simmons and Gibson Dunn
As it continues its push for US expansion, Allen & Overy (A&O) has appointed two partners to its investigations and litigation practice in Washington DC. Meanwhile, a former A&O partner who had retired has resurfaced at Simmons & Simmons, while a team of four moved to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Paris this week. Continue reading “Swings and roundabouts: A&O gains two in the US as former partners move to Simmons and Gibson Dunn”
Revolving Doors: US firms bulk up across international offices
A number of partners have jumped into US firms this week with Bryan Cave, Sidley Austin, Dechert and White & Case all making appointments across their networks. Continue reading “Revolving Doors: US firms bulk up across international offices”
DLA Piper the star attraction as Merlin GC Jowett opts for sole supplier deal
Merlin Entertainments has appointed DLA Piper as its primary supplier for global construction as well as UK commercial, property and HR work, Legal Business can reveal.
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LLP latest: Camerons unveils £11m profits dip ahead of merger while Mayer Brown sees City member profits fall
CMS Cameron McKenna has seen turnover increase but profitability fall for its offices under the UK LLP, according to the firm’s latest filings with Companies House.
CMS continues international growth with addition of three South American firms
CMS has added three new member firms from Chile, Peru and Columbia to its international group – bringing the total number of member firms in CMS to 13 and leaving the combined firm with 65 offices worldwide.
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‘Innovation is happening’: Mishcon launches legal tech start-up scheme
Mishcon de Reya has become the latest firm to embrace innovation in legal tech, today (16 January) launching an incubator programme for tech start-ups in the legal industry.
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Crown Estate turns to BLP for lucrative central London portfolio
Following a review process announced last year, The Crown Estate has given Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) the sole mandate for its £7bn Central London property portfolio. Continue reading “Crown Estate turns to BLP for lucrative central London portfolio”
‘Serious reservations’: City firms blast new super exam proposals
The City of London Law Society (CLLS) has criticised new proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to create a ‘super-exam’ for all trainee solicitors. Continue reading “‘Serious reservations’: City firms blast new super exam proposals”
Licence to operate: HSF latest to enter Kuala Lumpur as market liberalises
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) announced today (13 January) it will open in Kuala Lumpur as part of its South East Asia expansion strategy. The firm has obtained a Qualified Foreign Law Firm licence from the Malaysian Bar Council, allowing it to practice without an association. Continue reading “Licence to operate: HSF latest to enter Kuala Lumpur as market liberalises”
Private equity: Advent and Bain return to Weil for latest payments acquisition
Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Hogan Lovells have taken key roles as Advent International and Bain Capital Private Equity have agreed to purchase Concardis for a reported $745m. Continue reading “Private equity: Advent and Bain return to Weil for latest payments acquisition”
Making a comeback: Ince claims turnover will grow 15% this year as shipping firm opens in Marseille
Ince & Co has opened its thirteenth office in Marseille while the firm’s senior partner predicts a 15% year-on-year increase in turnover for 2016/17. Continue reading “Making a comeback: Ince claims turnover will grow 15% this year as shipping firm opens in Marseille”
Freshfields, HSF and Skadden heavyweights among 113 new QCs in latest record round
Senior disputes partners from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), King & Spalding and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom have taken silk in the latest round of QC appointments, where 113 were selected out of a round of 254 candidates. Continue reading “Freshfields, HSF and Skadden heavyweights among 113 new QCs in latest record round”
King & Spalding takes key role on $12bn Saudi public-private partnership
King & Spalding (K&S) has won a lead role on a $12bn public-private partnership as Saudi Arabia moves to privatise the construction and management of school buildings.
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