I thought I’d be suited to law because I’ve always been interested in people. And discussion and debate and argument.
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The business and human rights debate: The new judges
With new legislation putting human rights on the business agenda, we teamed up with Herbert Smith Freehills to gather lawyers and experts from a range of industries to debate the key issues
In our recent Insight report on business and human rights (see Soft law, hard sanctions – Human rights laws and the next risk front facing business) – published in September in association with Herbert Smith Freehills – we noted how the arrival of the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) in the UK in 2015 has crystallised the groundswell of awareness of the human rights concerns in business. We heard from in-house human rights experts how the debate over the last 15 years had moved beyond a vague concept to which lip service had been paid to become a bona fide business consideration, combining legal liability with potentially devastating reputational risk.
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GC Powerlist Ireland: A team effort
The launch party for our second GC Powerlist Ireland, this time focusing on teams, brought together the country’s strongest in-house legal departments
The recent launch of our GC Powerlist: Ireland Teams, hosted in Dublin by McCann FitzGerald, was attended by a host of companies operating in the country including Ulster Bank, Facebook, EY, An Post and Ryanair. The following pages list the in-house legal teams that made the list.
‘The next generation’: Linklaters appoints new corporate group heads as Comiskey takes charge
Linklaters has reshuffled the leadership of its corporate team, moving a number of key roles down to rising stars following changes to senior management in the department. Continue reading “‘The next generation’: Linklaters appoints new corporate group heads as Comiskey takes charge”
Mishcon succeeds as claimants win Brexit challenge against government
A group of claimants has landed its first blow in an article 50 case against the government, after the High Court ruled that it has no constitutional power to trigger Brexit.
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The M&A Report: ‘Who Are Ya?’ – Mark Rawlinson: Freshfields’ playmaker leaves the pitch
There is little space at the top among the elite M&A dealmakers, but as of October there is a vacancy for another heavyweight as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Mark Rawlinson departed Fleet Street for investment bank Morgan Stanley.
After 34 years at Freshfields, Rawlinson ended his time with a run of headline deals ensuring that he went out on a high. It capped an ultra-exclusive standing for Rawlinson, established alongside Slaughter and May’s Nigel Boardman, as one of the City’s top deal advisers at an age when even the most driven partners are usually losing a yard.
Freshfields continues defence work advising on £1.1bn Project Allenby Connaught extension
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, CMS Cameron McKenna and Pinsent Masons are advising as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has gifted a £1.1bn construction contract to Carillion, extending what is already the largest accomodation Private Finance Initiative the Ministry has undertaken. Continue reading “Freshfields continues defence work advising on £1.1bn Project Allenby Connaught extension”
Linklaters votes for Moore’s lockstep reforms but controversial features dropped
Linklaters partners have voted today (3 November) to accept changes to the firm’s lockstep that will provide more flexibility in moving partners on the ladder.
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‘Thin end of the wedge’: Legal privilege given boost by amendments to snooper’s charter
Concerns from the legal profession over the threat to legal privilege posed by the Investigatory Powers Bill, also known as the ‘snooper’s charter’, have been quelled this week by further amendments in the House of Lords.
‘The outcome of the Supreme Court is not foreseeable’: City lawyers react to Brexit challenge
City lawyers across private practice and the Bar have reacted as the High Court has today (3 November) decided that the government does not have the power to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval. Continue reading “‘The outcome of the Supreme Court is not foreseeable’: City lawyers react to Brexit challenge”
Green shoots: Global firms jostle for position in panda bond market
Victoria Young reviews how global firms are positioning themselves to cash in on a market on the cusp
As the internationalisation of China’s currency continues, global firms are making much of the pioneering Yankee bond-style deals in the Chinese market, eyeing opportunities in the orient and beyond.
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Deal watch: Corporate activity in November 2016
PE DOUBLE FOR CC
Clifford Chance (CC) completed two major private equity deals in a month, advising as Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa Partners acquired Allen & Overy client Allegro for $3.3bn. In addition, CC acted for Cinven as well as CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of consumer finance provider NewDay, opposite Slaughter and May, which advised long-time client and seller Värde Partners, and Jones Day, which represented the management of NewDay.
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Clifford Chance begins review of lockstep points to encourage high achievers
Nearly 18 months after voting through modifications to its remuneration system, Clifford Chance (CC) has kicked off a firmwide review of where partners should sit on its lockstep in a bid to curb under-performance and retain star partners. Continue reading “Clifford Chance begins review of lockstep points to encourage high achievers”
Addleshaws launches arbitration against former real estate chief Haywood
Management at Addleshaw Goddard has launched arbitration proceedings against former head of real estate Mark Haywood, two years after he quit for Nabarro.
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In-house: Citymapper latest tech start-up to appoint first general counsel
Citymapper has appointed Alice Hou as its first general counsel as another tech startup looks to launch its in-house legal team. Continue reading “In-house: Citymapper latest tech start-up to appoint first general counsel”
Bird & Bird election revealed: Less than half of firm’s partnership voted for Kerr
Bird & Bird chief executive David Kerr received support from less than half the firm’s partnership as almost 30% of partners abstained from voting during the firm’s last leadership election in March, Legal Business can reveal. Continue reading “Bird & Bird election revealed: Less than half of firm’s partnership voted for Kerr”
MoJ to forge ahead with legal regulator separation from Law Society
The Ministry of Justice is set to forge ahead with separating legal regulators from their representative bodies, and has revealed further plans to review how the Legal Services Board (LSB) and Legal Ombudsman are operating in a bid to drive efficiency.
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Norton Rose Fulbright makes shipping play with Monaco opening
Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) is planning to increase its European shipping and transport offering by launching an office in Monaco. Continue reading “Norton Rose Fulbright makes shipping play with Monaco opening”
‘Makes absolute business sense’: City firms up their game with living wage commitments
Most of the UK top 20 firms are officially credited as paying the Living Wage after the scheme was endorsed by the Law Society in 2013. Continue reading “‘Makes absolute business sense’: City firms up their game with living wage commitments”
TLT managing partner Pester to serve sixth term after uncontested election
TLT‘s managing partner David Pester has been re-appointed in an uncontested election to serve another three year term, bringing his total number of years at the helm of the firm to 18.
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