Trowers takes high-profile restructuring role as Mandelson-founded advisory firm collapses Eliza Winter Trowers & Hamlins has won a high-profile restructuring role on the administration of Global Counsel, the advisory firm co-founded by…
‘You have to keep swinging’ – Paul Hastings leaders on building London and cracking the global elite Georgina Stanley The leaders of Paul Hastings are unapologetically bullish about the firm’s ambitious plans on both sides of the Atlantic, and…
Paul Hastings in London M&A push with hire of Cooley Singapore founding partner Will Lewallen Paul Hastings is building up its London private equity and M&A capabilities with the hire of Ferish Patel from Cooley.…
In-house moves: Carlsberg GC leaves after 25 years at the helm, with changes at The Sun, Jefferies and more Theresa Hargreaves Long-serving GC at leading Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, Ulrik Andersen (pictured), is leaving his role after 25 years as group…
From start-up to $75bn valuation: Revolut’s legal chief on a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ role Theresa Hargreaves Tom Hambrett first heard about Revolut while travelling. He had left his job at Herbert Smith Freehills in Sydney in…
Taylor Wessing recruits RPC rainmaker in first hire since merger announcement Eliza Winter Fresh from securing partner approval for its merger with US firm Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing has made its first…
‘It’s always best to avoid death by a thousand cuts’ – what GCs think about the Brad Karp-Epstein firestorm Theresa Hargreaves ‘Even with the developments over the last few days, I’m still not sure the firm is getting it right. With…
Sullivan & Cromwell makes double partner hire from Paul Hastings in London Will Lewallen Sullivan & Cromwell has hired two practice heads from Paul Hastings, as the New York firm pushes ahead with the…
Revolving Doors: Latham, Proskauer, Weil build PE teams as US stays focused on Europe Kate Peacock Latham & Watkins has again hit a magic circle firm in Europe for a clutch of private equity partners, hiring…
Rio Tinto chief legal officer to depart after failed merger talks with Glencore Theresa Hargreaves Rio Tinto chief legal, governance and corporate affairs officer Isabelle Deschamps (pictured) is set to leave the company after five…
Seal of approval: the LB100 firms with the strongest client recommendations Kate Peacock New data has revealed the LB100 firms that clients most strongly recommend, with Leigh Day emerging as the top-scoring firm…
Browne Jacobson names new senior partner as DEI champion Green steps down Alex Ryan Browne Jacobson has appointed a new senior partner, following Caroline Green’s decision to step down after seven years in the…
‘A roller coaster ride’ – the twists and turns ahead for real estate in 2026 Kate Peacock After a turbulent few years for UK real estate, with post-pandemic trends presenting fresh challenges for the commercial property market,…
Top UK trio lead as NatWest snaps up Evelyn Partners for £2.7bn Theresa Hargreaves Linklaters, Macfarlanes and Slaughter and May have picked up the lead roles on the £2.7bn sale of wealth manager Evelyn…
The Epstein files: the lessons all firms need to learn from Brad Karp’s fall from grace Georgina Stanley Five days. Five days of journalists poring over hundreds of documents shedding light on the true extent of Paul Weiss…
Revolving Doors: Three leave Taylor Wessing after merger vote, while Gibson Dunn taps Freshfields for APAC rebuild Eliza Winter Mayer Brown has hired City real estate duo Mark Rajbenbach and Victoria Butcher from Taylor Wessing, ahead of the UK…
Outgoing Unilever GC set to take up top legal role at Rolls-Royce Theresa Hargreaves Unilever’s chief legal officer is leaving the company at the end of the month to take up the top legal…
Addleshaws accounts shed light on multimillion-pound office scale-up Will Lewallen Addleshaw Goddard spent more than £8m on building improvements, office equipment and refurbishments last year, as the firm continues to…
Beyond the deals: how clients rate London’s top M&A teams Kate Peacock In the battle for London market share, the City M&A scene is one of the most competitive, with top UK…
McDermott boosts London revenues by more than 50% as post-merger firm sits on brink of $3bn Kate Peacock McDermott Will & Schulte has boosted London revenues by more than 50%, with the newly merged City office contributing $154m…
