30 April 2012
The Lawyer
A matter of fine tuning
While its exact motives are still a mystery, the OFT has shown its flexible side by cutting BA’s fine
Brand aid
Do you know what’s on your firm’s Wiki page?
Case of the week: Legal profession
Collyer Bristow defiant in face-off with Rangers administrators
Collyer Bristow speaks out about the Rangers FC case. By Sam Chadderton
Corp value
Signs are that DAC Beachcroft is leaning towards a corporate strategy
Firms must avoid being too pushy
There is no umbrella law allowing for the compulsory retirement of partners based purely on age
Gift of the gab
Giving time and money to charity is no longer enough. Firms need to learn how to shout about it too
It’s just an illusion
This all sounds like news to gladden a magic circle associate’s heart. Allen & Overy (A&O), Clifford Chance and Linklaters all promoted more this year than last: A&O from 21 to 23, Links 18 to 23 and Clifford Chance 23 to 27.
Judgment call: 30th April 2012
The content of a contractual obligation to use ‘best endeavours to promote’ another person’s business was not so uncertain as to be incapable of giving rise to a legally binding obligation, although it might be difficult to determine whether there had been a breach of it.
Keeping employees covered
The Supreme Court has made sure mesothelioma claims will be protected by employers’ insurance
Kurd your enthusiasm
Erbil lawyers want action taken against outsiders they feel are muscling in
Move On Up: TLT
A robust HR strategy ensures TLT associates have a boost up the career ladder - even the managing partner started as a trainee at the firm
Moves: 30 April 2012
Simmons & Simmons has hired DLA Piper’s head of investment funds in the UK as a partner inits financial services team. David Williams, who joined DLA Piper in 2007, focuses on investment funds and asset management work.
Moving in
Offshore firms are setting up offices in onshore territories. But why are they suddenly stepping out of their traditional comfort zone?
Number crunching: Energy/natural resources IPOs
When Glencore floated on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in May 2011 for just under $10bn (£6.24bn), it posted the largest capital raising by an international company in London and became the fifth-largest mining-related company on the London bourse.
Olympic rights and wrongs
Freedom of expression appears to be on the losing team as the first Olympic Asbo comes into force
Part of the union
Being head of legal at the Rugby Football Union is hardly a recipe for a relaxing life, but Karena Vleck says her job is so much fun that even the bad times are good
Pensions booked
Moving money offshore has just become harder as the UK tax authorities rein in the use of offshore pension schemes
Steve Davis snookered by Manhattan prosecutors
Two experienced managers are certain to be feeling glum this morning.
The Lawyer Management: Bond Pearce
US-qualified lawyer Ben Weinberger previously worked as chief information officer and director of IT for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, at Florida firm Ruden McClosky and, most recently, at Lathrop & Gage in Kansas City. He moved to the UK in July 2011.
To be shore
Irish funds specialist Dillon Eustace turns the tide, moving into offshore territory
Top offshore corporate deals Q1 2012
There have been a host of big deals this year, including the largest offering to come from Brazil and an RBS asset sale
Top offshore disputes Q1 2012
Highlights include the fallout from Hurricane Ivan and the Carlyle liquidation
Training, trainees and trainers
Associating Scotland with lack of exercise is a lazy cliché that Tulkinghorn is not about to repeat.
