Ashurst yesterday (12 May) saw both sides of the lateral hiring coin as it announced the hire in Sydney of King & Wood Mallesons finance partner Jennifer Schlosser but lost London corporate partner Fabio Pizzoccheri, who has left the firm to launch Grimaldi Studio Legale’s (GSL’s) new City office. Continue reading “Loss and gain: Ashurst loses City corporate partner as KWM finance partner joins in Sydney”
DLA Piper hires King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin private equity partner Tim Wright
DLA Piper has hired King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin (KWMSJB) City private equity partner Tim Wright, whose resignation from the partnership was announced internally late yesterday (7 May). Continue reading “DLA Piper hires King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin private equity partner Tim Wright”
Unleashing talent – highlights from The Legal 500’s Corporate Counsel 100: Latin America
As Latin America increasingly becomes a global economic force, the role of the in-house lawyer in the region has evolved to produce some of the most impressive names in the legal industry.
Below are selected highlights taken from the debut edition of The Legal 500’s Corporate Counsel 100: Latin America, which identifies an array of the region’s most influential in-house counsel.
Unleashing talent – highlights from The Legal 500’s Corporate Counsel 100: Latin America
As Latin America increasingly becomes a global economic force, the role of the in-house lawyer in the region has evolved to produce some of the most impressive names in the legal industry.
Below are selected highlights taken from the debut edition of The Legal 500’s Corporate Counsel 100: Latin America, which identifies an array of the region’s most influential in-house counsel.
Not reached the bottom yet – sanctions on Russia begin to bite for law firms
Jaishree Kalia reports on the anticipated fall-off in deal work in the wake of Ukraine crisis
Russia’s volatile political environment has begun to impact the business of international and domestic law firms in Moscow as M&A activity falls, new capital markets work dries up and expanding sanctions cause increasing concern.
Western targeted sanctions imposed largely on individuals in Russia over its handling of the crisis in Ukraine have already had a crippling effect on corporate activity. However, it is the looming threat of yet tougher, broader-based sanctions as the situation escalates, with measures potentially targeting the Russian financial and energy sectors specifically, which could cause advisers even deeper problems.
Continue reading “Not reached the bottom yet – sanctions on Russia begin to bite for law firms”
Ashurst loses further City corporate partner as Jonathan Earle joins Gibson Dunn
Jonathan Earle has become the latest Ashurst corporate partner to quit the top 20 firm, leaving after 16 years to join US firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s City corporate practice. Continue reading “Ashurst loses further City corporate partner as Jonathan Earle joins Gibson Dunn”
Burges Salmon’s head of corporate takes the National Express’ top legal role
National Express has appointed Burges Salmon’s head of corporate and financial institutions Sandra Forbes as group general counsel and company secretary, becoming the second partner at the Bristol firm to leave for a major transport role in the last few months. Continue reading “Burges Salmon’s head of corporate takes the National Express’ top legal role”
A&O bolsters corporate practice as PE star follows Lloyd from Ashurst
He was singled out as one of Ashurst’s rainmakers of the future but private equity specialist Karan Dinamani has become the second high-profile corporate exit to Allen & Overy (A&O) in six months.
Dinamani (pictured) joins Ashurst’s former global head of corporate, commercial and competition Stephen Lloyd, who resigned within weeks of the firm fully integrating with Australian partner Blake Dawson and post-merger management elections. Lloyd joined A&O as co-head of its private equity practice in November. Continue reading “A&O bolsters corporate practice as PE star follows Lloyd from Ashurst”
Taking London – Latham on the offensive in the Square Mile with hire of third private equity partner from CC
As our Taking Manhattan cover feature underlines, the Los Angeles-bred Latham & Watkins continues to make major inroads in the key global hubs of New York and increasingly London. Making the point again, the global giant has today (18 February), announced the recruitment of high-profile Clifford Chance (CC) partner Kem Ihenacho, the third private equity partner to join Latham’s City arm from CC in the last 12 months.
The move follows the departure of former CC global head of private equity David Walker in April last year and another CC partner Tom Evans in October.
Premier League: Gateley advises West Ham on sale of Upton Park as DWF gets behind Everton on Umbro signing
The fast-paced Premier League last week handed two lucrative deals to LB100 firms Gateley, Howard KennedyFsi, Hill Dickinson and DWF, as West Ham sold its iconic Upton Park ground and Everton Football Club (FC) entered a five-year partnership with Umbro.
Birmingham-based firm Gateley and West End firm Howard KennedyFsi advised on West Ham’s sale of Upton Park to Galliard Group after the team won the rights to use the Olympic Stadium for its new ground from 2016. Continue reading “Premier League: Gateley advises West Ham on sale of Upton Park as DWF gets behind Everton on Umbro signing”