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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BLP’s Latner latest to move in-house to Playtech as general counsel
Long-time Playtech adviser Alex Latner, a partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has moved in-house, taking up the role of general counsel at the publicly traded gaming company. Continue reading “BLP’s Latner latest to move in-house to Playtech as general counsel”
Guest post: Time for the Law Society to cut the cord
Anyone who has seen the Law Society council in action over the past 20 years will not be surprised by the criticism levelled at it by chief executive Catherine Dixon in her brutally frank resignation letter last week. Continue reading “Guest post: Time for the Law Society to cut the cord”
LLP accounts: Holman Fenwick slashes top member pay as Fieldfisher boosts leadership remuneration
The latest release of firm LLP accounts at Companies House has seen Holman Fenwick Willian drastically reduce pay to its top member, as Fieldfisher has increased its top member pay and given more to its leadership team. Continue reading “LLP accounts: Holman Fenwick slashes top member pay as Fieldfisher boosts leadership remuneration”
The big get bigger: Dentons expands in Barbados and opens second office in Mexico
Mega verein Dentons has announced it is opening new offices in Mexico and Barbados as part of its latest expansion initiative. Continue reading “The big get bigger: Dentons expands in Barbados and opens second office in Mexico”
KWM funds architect Blake latest to exit troubled firm
US firm O’Melveny & Myers is the latest to benefit from partner exits at King & Wood Mallesons‘ European arm, as head of funds Jonathan Blake will join the firm. Continue reading “KWM funds architect Blake latest to exit troubled firm”