Lawyers have become less intelligent compared to the average person over thelast decade, research from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation(CMPO) has revealed. Lawyers have become less intelligent compared to the average person over the last decade, research from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation(CMPO) has revealed. The study compared IQ scores for […]
Lawyers have become less intelligent compared to the average person over thelast decade, research from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation(CMPO) has revealed. Lawyers have become less intelligent compared to the average person over the last decade, research from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation(CMPO) has revealed. The study compared IQ scores for […]
A trio of US firms has snared lead roles advising on Citigroup’s recapitalisation. Davis Polk & Wardwell is lead counsel to the bank with partners George Bason, Louis Goldberg and Michael Davis leading a team. The firm dealt with negotiations with the US government while Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Citi on the public […]
A trio of US firms has snared lead roles advising on Citigroup’s recapitalisation. Davis Polk & Wardwell is lead counsel to the bank with partners George Bason, Louis Goldberg and Michael Davis leading a team. The firm dealt with negotiations with the US government while Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Citi on the public […]
Latham & Watkins managing partner Bob Dell has today spoken out about the firm’s record 440 layoffs. Earlier today, the US firm announced its plans to cull 190 associates and 250 paralegal and support staff employees (27 Feb 2009). The news followed a profits drop at Latham of 21 per cent for the 2008 financial […]
Latham & Watkins managing partner Bob Dell has today spoken out about the firm’s record 440 layoffs. Earlier today, the US firm announced its plans to cull 190 associates and 250 paralegal and support staff employees (27 Feb 2009). The news followed a profits drop at Latham of 21 per cent for the 2008 financial […]
US firm Latham & Watkins is to lay off a total of 440 employees across its global network. Earlier this morning managing partner Bob Dell emailed the entire firm announcing a plan to shed 12 per cent of its associate ranks, the equivalent of 190 people, and 10 per cent of all paralegals and staff. […]
US firm Latham & Watkins is to lay off a total of 440 employees across its global network. Earlier this morning managing partner Bob Dell emailed the entire firm announcing a plan to shed 12 per cent of its associate ranks, the equivalent of 190 people, and 10 per cent of all paralegals and staff. […]
Ashurst scores lead role on William Hill refinancing” />Ashurst has secured a key instruction from William Hill over its plan to raise £1.2bn via a rights issue and debt facility with Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Allen & Overy advising the banks. Ashurst corporate partner Anthony Clare advised the gambling group, while Skadden […]
Ashurst scores lead role on William Hill refinancing” />Ashurst has secured a key instruction from William Hill over its plan to raise £1.2bn via a rights issue and debt facility with Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Allen & Overy advising the banks. Ashurst corporate partner Anthony Clare advised the gambling group, while Skadden […]
When negotiating pre-insolvency agreements in Spain, lawyers should take into account directors’ liability, say Alberto Núñez-Lagos and Ángel AlonsoWith the current financial crisis, many companies are resorting to out-of-court restructurings or renegotiations as opposed to going to court to handle their insolvencies. When negotiating pre-insolvency agreements in Spain, lawyers should take into account directors’ liability, […]
When negotiating pre-insolvency agreements in Spain, lawyers should take into account directors’ liability, say Alberto Núñez-Lagos and Ángel AlonsoWith the current financial crisis, many companies are resorting to out-of-court restructurings or renegotiations as opposed to going to court to handle their insolvencies. When negotiating pre-insolvency agreements in Spain, lawyers should take into account directors’ liability, […]