Lee Gage has left Ben Sherman after five years as general counsel (GC) to join luxury lingerie retailer Myla in the same role. His move comes as Monckton Chambers yesterday (3 June) announced the arrival of the Department for Transport’s (DFT’s) former GC Christopher Muttukumaru as a tenant. Continue reading “In-house: Ben Sherman’s GC moves to Myla; DfT’s former GC Muttukumaru joins Monckton”
Eversheds in talks to extend voting rights as 164 junior partners inject cash
Fixed-share partners to make capital contributions of 25% of profit share
Eversheds started talks in April over the voting rights of its fixed-share partners (FSPs) after they were asked to contribute 25% of their annual earnings in response to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax changes for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
The firm called on its 164 junior partners to make the contributions to avoid being deemed employees, which would require Eversheds to pay national insurance contributions for them.
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Eversheds UK associates largest beneficiary of partner promotions in 21-strong round
Eversheds’ UK associates are the beneficiary of over half of the top 15 firm’s latest partner promotions as 21 lawyers join its partnership ranks. Continue reading “Eversheds UK associates largest beneficiary of partner promotions in 21-strong round”
Thompson to lead City charge as Eversheds unveils new office leadership
Eversheds has today (10 April) announced its new senior office partners across its London, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cardiff bases, with its highly-regarded joint head of UK financial services, Pamela Thompson, taking the helm in London.
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Eversheds in talks to extend voting rights as 164 junior partners inject cash
Eversheds has started talks over the voting rights of its fixed share partners (FSPs) after they were asked to contribute 25% of their annual earnings in response to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax changes for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Continue reading “Eversheds in talks to extend voting rights as 164 junior partners inject cash”
High-value commercial litigation rises 16% as recession-related disputes filter through to courts
2013 saw a sharp rise in high-value commercial litigation as major disputes arising from the recession filter down to the courts in greater numbers, according to research released today (7 April) by RPC.
Eversheds in merger talks with German partner as it opens a new Berlin office
Eversheds has confirmed it is in talks over a full merger with its German partner Heisse Kursawe Eversheds as the firm opens a third German office in Berlin. Continue reading “Eversheds in merger talks with German partner as it opens a new Berlin office”
Eversheds pursues Africa expansion with Morocco partnership
Eversheds has made good on its African expansion strategy by signing a partnership agreement with existing relationship firm CWA Morocco, establishing new offices in Casablanca and Tangier. Continue reading “Eversheds pursues Africa expansion with Morocco partnership”
Onwards and upwards for Ashurst’s head of pensions who joins Eversheds 90-lawyer team
Ashurst’s London head of pensions Steven Hull has jumped ship for Eversheds’ highly-rated 90-lawyer team, becoming the latest of a series of exits at the top 20 firm. Continue reading “Onwards and upwards for Ashurst’s head of pensions who joins Eversheds 90-lawyer team”
Sole adviser: Eversheds wins Tyco-style primary legal services contract with IATA across 158 countries
Building on the success of its game changing multi-million pound annual retainer with Tyco International, Eversheds has won its largest-ever primary legal services provider contract with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) across 158 countries.
Following a competitive pitch, the UK top 10 firm has secured a contract to service all the legal needs of IATA, the trade association for the world’s airlines, in 93 countries across Europe, North Asia and Asia Pacific, in addition to the existing fixed-fee contract it won last April to deliver legal services in 65 countries across Africa and the Middle East. Continue reading “Sole adviser: Eversheds wins Tyco-style primary legal services contract with IATA across 158 countries”