Allen & Overy has restructured its Belgium office to launch a new real estate department in the region. Although the office previously had real estate capability, it was located in separate departments. The new team will be led by partners Bruno de Duve and Daniel Gillet. Belgium managing partner Barend Blonde said the new team, which numbers 20 lawyers, is part of a global push in real estate.
Taylor Wessing lawyer becomes HR director
Taylor Wessing has redeployed employment partner Jonathan Croucher (left) as director of HR after his decision to quit the law. Croucher’s role is newly created following the firm’s decision last September to split the leadership of its HR function in two. Margaret Mannell, previously director of administration and HR, has become partnership director, with responsibility […]