New Johnson Controls EMEA legal head to review Eversheds sole adviser deal following restructure Kathryn McCann David Symonds, EMEA general counsel (GC) for merged entity Johnson Controls International (JCI), is leading a restructure of the company’s…
A private function – the in-house counsel making their way in the thrusting world of private equity Kathryn McCann Working under the radar, in-house lawyers in the fast-paced world of private equity operate in a unique environment Unlike their…
EMEA GC leads legal restructure following $16.5bn Tyco-Johnson Controls merger Kathryn McCann Eversheds sole adviser mandate to be reviewed next year David Symonds, EMEA general counsel (GC) for merged entity Johnson Controls…
Search for BP legal head begins as Bondy departs for Reckitt Benckiser Kathryn McCann BP’s group general counsel (GC) Rupert Bondy, one of the most high-profile in-house leaders, is to step down from his…
GC Powerlist Ireland: A team effort Legal Business The launch party for our second GC Powerlist Ireland, this time focusing on teams, brought together the country’s strongest in-house…
In-house: Citymapper latest tech start-up to appoint first general counsel Legal Business Citymapper has appointed Alice Hou as its first general counsel as another tech startup looks to launch its in-house legal…
Bank of Ireland GC latest to head to Santander UK Legal Business Bank of Ireland’s general counsel John Bennett has departed after three years in the role for Santander UK, where he…
Asahi Europe appoints head of legal from SABMiller as brewing deal finalises Legal Business Following its acquisition of SABMiller’s well-known European beer brands, Asahi Europe has appointed the brewer’s group senior counsel commercial Edward…
BLP and Pinsents advise Heathrow as government approves plans for third runway Kathryn McCann Pinsent Masons and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) have advised Heathrow Airport on the planning process up to the government’s decision…
‘A vital role’: Siemens former legal chief Carless joins mental health charity Legal Business Siemens’ longstanding UK general counsel and company secretary Claire Carless has left her role to head up the legal division…
High-profile BP general counsel Bondy to move to Reckitt Benckiser Kathryn McCann BP’s group general counsel (GC) Rupert Bondy, one of the most high-profile in-house leaders in the community, is to step…
Air France kicks off search for new GC after Hecketsweiler resigns Legal Business Air France is to search for a new group general counsel as Guillaume Hecketsweiler will depart the airline at the…
Comment: Why clients are the biggest threat to premier law firms Legal Business As Legal Business gathered a group of the legal elite at the top of Tower 42 to debate the issues…
Shell moves transitional GC Hine to Brazil role as post-merger restructure continues Legal Business Following its £47bn takeover of BG Group, Shell has appointed its ‘transitional’ GC James Hine as associate general counsel (GC)…
Q&A: Julia Chain – RPC Perform’s director on the future of the GC, phone warrants and parties with Richard Branson Legal Business Julia Chain (pictured) talks to Matthew Field on her in-house career, setting up RPC’s general counsel (GC) consulting practice and…
QBE to review UK claims panel as new general counsel takes charge Kathryn McCann Australia’s largest global insurer QBE is to launch a review of its UK claims panel, following the appointment of a…
GC Powerlist Summer Reception – Home House truths Legal Business Ambition, Millennials, corporate guff – we gathered more than 60 GCs and FT columnist Lucy Kellaway to debate the pleasures…
Taught leaders – executive training for the ambitious GC James Wood Leadership training has until recently neglected the growing ranks of GCs. To begin our Insight special with Reed Smith, we…
The next step – meet the GCs determined to seize leadership roles Kathryn McCann An ambitious generation of in-house counsel is determined to take on leadership roles, despite corporate pressure to stay in the…
Leadership and the modern GC: a special report Legal Business We teamed up with Reed Smith to ask which skills the GCs of tomorrow will need to lead and what…
