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Why Linklaters won't go for an alliance in Canada

3-Jun-2013 | By Joshua Freedman

No tie-up: Linklaters knows Canada is a different kettle of fish from SA and Oz

Linklaters

Linklaters joins CC on Glencore Xstrata's first post-merger bond

24-May-2013 | By Joshua Freedman

Linklaters has taken the lead role for Glencore Xstrata on its first post-merger bond issue, confirming the magic circle firm as the combined group’s primary adviser following the $64bn (£42bn) mining tie-up.

London

Texas firm Andrews Kurth makes Ashurst hire for City launch

16-May-2013 | By Matt Byrne

Texas firm Andrews Kurth is set to become the latest US oil and gas player to target the UK market with a London launch.

Herbert Smith

Herbert Smith, A&O in flow for £5bn Severn Trent takeover approach

14-May-2013 | By Joshua Freedman

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has taken the lead role for longstanding client Severn Trent on a potential bid from a Canadian, Kuwaiti and UK consortium reportedly valuing the target at £5bn.

Beijing

Morgan Lewis sees first ex-Dewey partner exit as Beijing co-head quits

14-May-2013 | By Joshua Freedman

Morgan Lewis & Bockius Beijing co-head Ingrid Zhu-Clark is to leave the firm, becoming the first ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf partner to exit the US outfit since a team of nearly 20 partners joined from the bankrupt firm last year.