Online February 2013
The Lawyer
Ill-health early retirement under the LGPS weblink
This determination demonstrates the difficulties involved for employers in ill-health applications.
“Establishment” and collective redundancies – a step closer to clarity? download
One issue on which we frequently advise is the meaning of the term “establishment” for the purposes of collective information and consultation.
A comparison of the planning appeals systems in Jersey and Guernsey download
We await a public consultation on a new planning appeals system for Jersey that will be fairer and less expensive than the current Royal Court-based system. So what is the current system in Jersey and how does it differ from the Guernsey system?
A New Regime for UK Residential Property Ownership download
The long awaited draft Finance Bill for 2013 has finally been published, providing further information as to the way UK residential properties valued at over £2 million will be taxed from April 2013.
A New York court once again shields employee gratuities download
Hospitality employers have been given yet another reason to review their practices when it comes to employee gratuities and the deduction of any portion of such gratuities.
A perfect storm for exemplary damages download
It is unsurprising that the case of 2 Travel Group plc (in Liquidation) v Cardiff City Transport Services Ltd has been widely reported.
A plan for Australian jobs download
As part of ‘A Plan for Australian Jobs’, the government plans to roll out the Australian Industry Participation plans.
A problem hanging over you? download
One of the things which may seem bizarre about the Jersey conveyancing process is the apparent obsession with boundaries.
A quick look at the new SFC guidelines on disclosure of inside information download
Hong Kong’s new statutory price sensitive information/inside information disclosure regime (PSI Disclosure Regime) will take effect on 1 January 2013.
A Quick Start Guide to EMIR: What you need to do and when download
On 19 December 2012 the Commission adopted legislation on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (“EMIR”).
A review of the JCT Constructing Excellence form of contract download
In this briefing we explore some key features of the Constructing Excellence contract and some effects and issues arising from the same.
ACAS launches consultation on draft code of practice on settlement agreements download
ACAS has launched a consultation on a draft code of practice on settlement agreements that explains the government’s new legislation on pre-termination negotiations.
Accountants' liability litigation
Chadbourne has an active practice in the defence of claims brought against accountants.
Accounting and back office
Through its licensed accountants and auditors, Acumum can provide a range of services to both individuals and businesses in accordance with their needs.
Action by ROT suppliers: effective enforcement of your claim download
Important points for ROT suppliers wishing to maximise their chances of recovery.
Acumum is shortlisted for investment funds firm of the year award
Acumum has been shortlisted by Global Finance Monthly Global Awards 2013.
Adam Dowdney
Partner
Adam Mycyk rejoins Chadbourne to focus on corporate and banking matters in Ukraine
Adam Mycyk has rejoined Chadbourne & Parke’s Kyiv office.
Addleshaw Goddard advises Admiral Taverns on US investment
Addleshaw Goddard has advised Admiral Taverns, one of the largest pub companies in the UK, on its £200m acquisition by US-based private investment firm, Cerberus Capital Management.
Addleshaw Goddard advises LDC on acquisition of ATG Access
Addleshaw Goddard has advised Lloyds Development Capital on its acquisition of ATG Access.
Addleshaw Goddard expands in the Middle East
Addleshaw Goddard is extending its footprint in the Middle East with the announcement of an exclusive association with Nasser Al Habsi in Oman.
Addleshaw Goddard expands London Private Equity team
Addleshaw Goddard is increasing its City-based Private Equity capability with the appointment from Linklaters of Ben Rodham.
Addleshaw Goddard invests in Corporate team
Addleshaw Goddard has added another senior dealmaker to its Leeds-based Corporate practice this week.
Addleshaw Goddard wins five places on the GPS legal panel
Addleshaw Goddard has been appointed to a position on the Government Procurement Service Legal Services Framework Agreement.
Addressing UBTI concerns in capital call subscription credit facilities download
An introduction to the tax laws surrounding capital call subscription credit facilities.
Administrative law, property and construction
Our Administrative Law, Property and Construction practice represents a domestic and international clientele originating both from the public and the private sectors.
Adrian Collins
Partner
Advertising Standards for the UAE download
The new Advertising Standards will consolidate the various principles governing content in relation to advertisements in the UAE, reinforcing a number of fundamental edicts.
Advocate General issues opinion in Football Dataco v Sportradar download
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has said that where a website operator displays material on its website that infringes the sui generis database right of a third party, that operator infringes the third party’s rights both in the country in which the server hosting the website is based and in the countries in which the users accessing that information are based.
Agency workers and collective consultation: don't get caught out download
The law relating to collective consultation on a TUPE transfer and where more than 20 redundancies are proposed has changed.
Al Tamimi announces partner promotions across the Middle East
Al Tamimi & Company has announced a series of partner promotions across the Middle East.
Alan Corcoran
Partner
Alastair Peet
Partner
Alcohol in the workplace: what the employer can and can't do download
The Labour Code does not contain any specific provisions relating to alcohol in the workplace.
Alcohol strategy consultation download
The alcohol strategy consultation (“the Consultation) published on 28 November 2012 seeks views on a number of proposed changes to the licensing laws.
Alex Bishop
Partner
Alex Saleh
Partner and head of Kuwait office
Alison Downie
Partner
Alternative dispute resolution
We assist clients in settling disputes outside the courtroom or formal arbitral proceedings through various forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive – ESMA’s technical advice on third countries download
Following the publication by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of its technical advice on implementing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), this briefing, the last in our series, examines the outstanding issues in relation to third countries.
Alyson Lockett
Partner
Amendments to employment law in the DIFC download
The DIFC Authority has introduced some key amendments to the rules regarding employment relationships for organisations operating within the DIFC.
Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Law download
This briefing from Karanovic & Nikolic summarises the most important provisions of Serbia’s Law on Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Law.
An important new weapon in pan-European patent disputes - the English Courts can hear non-English patent infringement cases download
The English Patents Court has delivered a ground-breaking judgment which could change the way that European patent litigation is conducted.
An update on MiFID II and MiFIR download
The European Commission proposals for a revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID II”) and new Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (“MiFIR”) are now in the advanced stages of debate amongst European legislators.
Analysis: Third Annual Pensions Survey download
In the pensions industry, 2012 is the year of automatic enrolment, the impact of very low gilt yields on deficits, Europe imposing sex equal annuity rates and the early stages of defined aspiration as a new type of pensions saving.
Anastasia Fowle
Partner
Andrea Rusbridge
Partner
Andrew Farmery
Partner
Andrew Giaccia
Managing partner
Andrew Inkester
Managing partner
Andrew Pattinson
Partner
Andrew Pickin
Partner
Andrew Skipper
Partner, London
Andrew Tubbs
Chairman and director of quality and risk
Andrew Turnbull, chairman and head of pensions
Chairman and head of pensions
Andrew Williamson
Head of planning and environment
Anti-corruption compliance
Our anti-corruption compliance team offers legal advice on internal investigations.
Antitrust
Our antitrust team provides legal advice on merger control, cartels and abuse of dominant positions, restrictive practices and agreements and compliance.
Antitrust and competition
Mayer Brown is recognised as a leading antitrust practice by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Global Competition Review.
Antitrust and EU competition
A command of international antitrust and EU competition rules is an essential element of any successful business strategy in today’s global economy.
Antitrust and trade regulation
Our team of experienced lawyers is well versed in helping companies navigate the rules of competition in today’s business era.
Antitrust/competition law
The Curtis antitrust/competition law practice represents clients that operate across the world and in a wide variety of industries
Antti Latola
Partner, Oulu office
Appellate
A key component of Chadbourne & Parke’s reputation for excellence in both its commercial litigation practice and its products liability practice is its significant experience in representing clients in state and federal appellate courts throughout the US.
Appleby acts as counsel on Camkids' share issuance
Appleby has acted as Jersey counsel to Camkids Group in relation to its issuance of ordinary shares on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 24 December 2013.
Appleby acts as counsel on Euroset mobile phone deal
Appleby has acted British Virgin Islands counsel to Garsdale Services Investment and USM Advisors in connection with the recent acquisition by MegaFon of its indirect 50 per cent stake in Euroset, Russia’s largest mobile phone retailer.
Appleby advises Fosun on guaranteed notes issuance
Appleby has acted as British Virgin Islands counsel for Fosun International, a privately owned conglomerate based in China, on a guaranteed notes issuance of $1bn (£639m) issued by its indirect subsidiary.
Appleby advises on COSCO Pacific Finance note issuance
Appleby has acted as Bermuda and British Virgin Islands counsel for COSCO Pacific Finance and COSCO Pacific in relation to COSCO Pacific Finance’s note issuance in the aggregate principal amount of $300m (£192m) due in January 2023, bearing interest at the rate of 4.375 per cent per annum and guaranteed by COSCO Pacific.
Appleby report looks at offshore M&A activity for Q4 2012 download
This report from Appleby looks at offshore M&A activity for Q4 2012.
Appleby wins two awards at recent Citywealth ceremony
Appleby has, for the second year running, been named Caribbean Law Firm of the Year and Caribbean Trust Company of the Year at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2013.
Appropriation of financial collateral: relief available download
The Privy Council recently considered whether a security provider whose collateral had been appropriated as allowed by the Financial Collateral Arrangements (No.2) Regulations 2003 was entitled to relief from forfeiture.
Arbitration
Our arbitration team has an extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitration.
Arbitration clauses: resolving conflicting jurisdictional clauses in the same agreement download
Article 203 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law allows parties to agree to seek arbitration for any dispute that arises between them in a given contract, and sets the rules for such agreement.
Are SWIFT messages legally binding? download
SWIFT messages are a method of communication, payment, settlement, clearing, trading in deposit certificates and so on that are admissible by the QCB.
Are you breaching your ongoing duty of care under the Data Protection Act? download
A 2012 case shows how easy it can be to fall short of obligations imposed by the Data Protection Act.
Are you taking steps towards “AIFMD-readiness”? download
The FSA recently published a discussion paper setting out its provisional thoughts on how to implement the Alternative Investment Fund Managers’ Directive (AIFMD or the “Directive”) in the UK. Firms should now be taking steps to ensure they are “AIFMD-ready”.
As employment law reforms gather pace, what do you need to know? download
Last week, the Government announced a number of proposals for changes to employment laws.
Asbestos — your responsibility in the Channel Islands download
The mere mention of asbestos can set alarm bells ringing for any person with an interest in property, whether that is as a landlord, tenant, managing agent or owner.
Asia Pacific: Supply chain infrastructure in the resources sector download
This briefing will provide an overview of some of the models used in delivering supply chain infrastructure.
Asian suppliers alert: conflict minerals disclosure requirements download
On 22 August 2012, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a final rule pursuant to the directives of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act compelling certain companies with U.S. securities reporting obligations to assess and disclose their use of “conflict minerals”.
Assessing the impact of the recent changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 downloadweblink
On 1 October 2012 important changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 came into force, affecting the duties of waste collection authorities and waste disposal authorities.
Assessment of costs in exaggerated claims download
Circumstances in which a successful claimant would have to pay the majority of the defendant’s costs.
ASSOS v ASOS: High Court provides further guidance as to survey evidence following Marks & Spencer v Interflora weblink
The High Court has provided further guidance for survey evidence following Marks & Spencer v Interflora.
Attention on gun control may make NRC licensees focus on 161A download
Stricter gun control legislation could affect use of certain weapons and ammunition at nuclear plants.
Australia: preparing for your AGM — a checklist download
With the 2012 AGM season rapidly approaching, it is again time for Boards of ASX listed companies to turn their minds to the resolutions to be put to shareholders for approval.
Autumn Statement 2012: Good news for industry as son of PFI finally revealed download
Chancellor George Osborne has used this week’s Autumn Statement to unveil a wave of infrastructure projects including new schools, hospitals and defence accommodation.
Aviation
Ince & Co’s reputation for advising clients in the aviation sector is built on our in-depth understanding of the aviation industry, knowledge of aviation technology, the current commercial issues and our first-hand experience.
Aviation
Aviation, highlighted by the Maltese government as a growth industry, is actively encouraged with the provision of very attractive fiscal benefits.
Avoiding a messy break: Canonical UK Ltd v TST Millbank LLC download
Given the present state of the economy, it is reasonable to assume that 2013 will see a continuation of businesses attempting to restructure their liabilities in order to stay afloat.
Ayşegül Gürsoy
Senior associate, litigation
Ayşegül Yalçınmani
Partner, corporate
Bank lending and structured finance
Our Bank Lending and Structured Finance practice represents a wide range of local and foreign clients in the banking, finance and securitisation industries.
Banking & finance litigation update — January 2013 download
The Banking & Finance Litigation Update is published monthly and covers current developments affecting the Group’s area of practice and its clients during the preceding month.
Banking and finance
Mourant Ozannes has an international reputation as one of the leading offshore banking and finance practices.
Banking and finance
Our Banking & Finance team delivers commercial business solutions to clients with a diversity of needs. Our approach is always accessible, collaborative and practical.
Banking and finance
The banking and finance team has more than 10 years of experience working within the complex and demanding regulatory environments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Banking and finance
Raising finance is critical to the future success of any organisation — it allows it to thrive and grow, or simply to survive. Our national banking and finance team advises clients on a range of financing transactions across a wide variety of sectors, often with a multi-jurisdictional element.
Banking and finance
Our banking and finance team has a wide remit.
Banking and finance
Our team endeavours to ensure that banking transactions proceed quickly and effectively with the minimum of fuss.
Banking and finance
We are renowned for our leading position in the Middle East’s banking and finance sector. The extensive and region-specific experience harnessed in this practice offers our clients comprehensive advice on all aspects of structuring, negotiating and documenting financial transactions.
Banking and finance
We advise lenders, borrowers and other parties on all types of domestic and international financing transactions.
Banking and finance
Mayer Brown’s banking and finance practice is one of the firm’s signature strengths.
Banking and finance
King & Wood Mallesons is widely recognised for its expertise and performance in the areas of international finance and banking.
Banking and finance
Our banking and finance group advises clients on financing transactions across many different sectors.
Banking and finance
Bowman Gilfillan’s highly rated, resourceful and pioneering banking and finance practice provides sound advice in relation to the full range of banking and finance transactions.
Banking and finance partner joins Latin America practice group
Chadbourne & Parke has announced that Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja, a leading banking and finance lawyer, has joined the firm as an international partner in Chadbourne’s Latin America group.
Banking and financial services
We advise Luxembourg and foreign credit institutions and other professionals of the financial sector on private-banking-related matters and related regulatory issues.
Banking, restructuring and insolvency
The trait that draws the most praise from clients about Walker Morris’s Banking, Restructuring & Insolvency Group is our teamwork.
Bankruptcy and financial restructuring
Chadbourne & Parke’s bankruptcy and financial restructuring group has an impressive record of achieving successful outcomes for its clients in Chapter 11 cases and corporate restructurings both in the US and abroad.
Banks and financial institutions
The Curtis Banks and Financial Institutions practice represents clients worldwide in all of the major financial sectors, including investment and commercial banking, mortgage banking, asset management, retail brokerage, insurance, credit and private equity.
Barclays defeats claim based on information provided to credit reference agencies weblink
Barclays has defeated a claim based on information provided to credit reference agencies.
Bassem El Dine
Partner and head of Dubai World Trade Centre office
Beam defeats 'Skinnygirl' class certification bid
Chadbourne and Parke won a victory for Beam on 9 January 2013, when US district judge J Paul Oetken of the Southern District of New York denied plaintiff Christopher Rapczynski’s motion to certify a putative nationwide class of ‘Skinnygirl Margarita’ purchasers.
Belgium: tax statute revisions affect certain international tax structures download
Belgium has been revising a number of tax statutes in order to combat tax abuses.
Bermuda Monetary Authority to regulate corporate service providers download
Appleby (Bermuda) is applying to become a licensed corporate service provider.
Beth McArdle
Partner
Better Bankside names Winckworth Sherwood as a 'Community Star' for CSR activities
Winckworth Sherwood has been recognised as a Better Bankside ‘Community Star’.
Bigen Önder
Associate, corporate
Bilateral investment treaties and international arbitration download
Bilateral investment treaties encourage capital and technology flow between signatories.
Bill Howard
Partner
Biodiversity: Do you know who's living in your garden? download
There are so many things to consider when embarking upon a development project, or even an extension or alteration of your home or garden space, you might be forgiven for not immediately considering the impact that your plans might have on the flora and fauna dependent on your land.
BIS launches new code of practice for age restricted products download
The Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has published a new Age Restricted Products Code of Practice.
Blue Skye — effect of insolvency proceedings in one member state on civil liability claims already ongoing in another download
The effect of insolvency proceedings in one member state on civil liability claims already ongoing in another.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet grounding: the legal angles download
The recent temporary grounding of the world’s first all-composite-construction aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is relatively unusual in that it has affected the worldwide fleet.
Bonds issue under the UAE local laws download
Companies have many different ways to raise financing — either by way of equity financing or by way of debt financing.
Bonus deferral: pitfalls for the unwary download
The additional rate of tax, which applies to taxable income above £150,000, has stood at 50% since it was introduced in April 2010.
Bonuses in the United Arab Emirates download
Employers often use bonus schemes as incentives to reward and retain valuable employees and this is usually the time of year when employers are reviewing performance and determining whether bonuses will be issued.
Briefing update on the draft high-value capital gains tax residential property legislation and consultation response download
The government wants to tackle those who it considers avoid paying tax by purchasing high-value residential property via corporate entities.
Bruce B Palmer
Managing partner, Muscat and Dubai offices
Bryan Hunter
Managing partner, Cayman Islands
Budget changes: entrepreneurs' relief and EMI options download
A brief overview of the Finance Bill 2013.
Burying the phoenix company: ASIC's new regulatory guide 242 download
Following consultation with stakeholders about its new powers to wind up abandoned companies, on 8 November 2012 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released a Regulatory Guide titled ASIC’s power to wind up abandoned companies.
Business and finance
Our lawyers in the business and finance group provide advice to clients on a range of commercial transactions including company acquisition, financing, joint venture or commercial contracts.
Business Bermuda Nexus — November 2012 download
Newsletter on business affairs in Bermuda, covering private equity, Islamic finance and the rise of the insurance-linked securities marlet.
C Cabell Chinnis
Partner
Cadbury retains hold over its trademark for a shade of purple download
This briefing considers trademark law in the UAE by comparison to Cadbury’s successful trademarking of a shade of purple in the UK.
Can a warranty also be a representation? download
The High Court has recently considered whether express warranties in a share purchase agreement could also amount to representations by the sellers.
Can family companies survive the winds of change? A cry for legislative help download
Did you know that most of the successful businesses in the Gulf are in fact family owned?
Capital markets
Taylor Wessing has one of the largest dedicated capital markets practices in Europe, with genuine cross-border capability and a strong presence in Asia and the Middle East.
Capital markets
Our capital markets team consists of more than 70 attorneys worldwide with substantial experience and expertise in capital markets and securities transactions.
Capital markets
The Curtis Capital Markets group counsels issuers, underwriters and indenture trustees in a wide range of public and private financings. We assist our clients with the financing process in the world’s established and emerging financial centres.
Capital markets
Our capital markets team advises clients on both equity and debt transactions. We have represented corporate, institutional, supranational and sovereign issuers in a wide range of transactions.
Capital markets and public listings
The firm has been engaged by companies to act as their legal advisers in their flotation on the Cyprus Stock Exchange and has acted on behalf of companies during their IPOs both in Cyprus and abroad.
Capital markets and securities
We advise both companies, as issuers, and financial institutions, as managers and underwriters, on a broad range of equity and debt offerings in the Finnish and international capital markets.
Capital markets and securities law
Bowman Gilfillan is the adviser of choice for many of the local and international issuers.
Capital markets tax attorney joins Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown has announced that capital markets tax attorney Mark H Leeds has joined the firm in New York as a partner in the Tax Transactions and Consulting practice.
Carbon checklist: is your house in order? download
The first surrender date under Australia’s Carbon Scheme is fast approaching, with the interim surrender date now only four months away.
Carbon Reduction Commitment and co-investment structures download
The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is now well under way but confusion still reigns over the application of many areas of the scheme.
Cargo: when is a 'clean bill' not clean? download
Cargo interests brought a claim under the bills of lading in relation to a heavily rusted cargo of steel pipes. The pipes were in fact rusty on shipment, but the bills of lading contained a standard form RETLA clause (named after the US case, Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance v Retla Shipping), on which the owners sought to rely in order to defeat the claim.
Carl A Ruggiero
Managing partner, London office
Cayman hedge fund judgement brings directors’ duties into focus download
The court has sought to establish the duties of directors of Cayman Islands open-ended funds.
Cayman Islands IP law revision download
The Cayman Islands has enacted the Patents and Trade Marks Law 2011.
Caymans: Master fund registration update download
The regulatory regime in the Cayman Islands requires certain open-ended investment funds to register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as regulated mutual funds.
Chadbourne & Parke appoints four attorneys to counsel in New York and Washington DC
Chadbourne promotes four attorneys to counsel in New York and Washington DC.
Chadbourne & Parke represents AES in sale of Ukrainian power company interests
Chadbourne has represented AES in the sale of its interests in two Ukrainian power companies.
Chadbourne acts as counsel on three Project Finance Magazine Deals of the Year
Chadbourne has acted as counsel on three Project Finance Magazine Deals of the Year.
Chadbourne partner receives White Collar Criminal Defense Award
Chadbourne and Parke partner Abbe David Lowell has received the 2013 White Collar Criminal Defense Award.
Chadbourne represents banks for Mexico wind project
Chadbourne & Parke represented the North American Development Bank (NADB) and Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte) on a US$130m project in which Compañía Eólica de Tamaulipas, SA de CV (CETSA) will construct a 54MW wind farm in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
Chadbourne represents Geopark Holdings Limited in $300m US bond offering
Chadbourne has represented Geopark Holdings Limited in a $300m US bond offering.
Chadbourne represents World Fuel Services in asset acquisition
Chadbourne and Parke represented World Fuel Services Corp in the acquisition of select assets of Multi Service Corporation.
Chadbourne's Marc Alpert recognised as 'All-Star MVP' by BVI Consulting Group
Chadbourne’s Alpert is named ‘All-Star MVP’ in the BTI Client Service Law Firm All-Stars 2013 survey.
Chaim Wachsberger
Partner
Changes to energy performance regulations download
The changes brought by the revised Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.
Changes to European prospectus regime: will it be easier for US companies to operate employee stock plans in Europe? download
Recent amendments to the European prospectus rules may make the operation of certain employee stock plans in Europe by multinationals listed in the United States cheaper and more straightforward.
Changes to European prospectus rules offer relief to Asia-based issuers download
Recent amendments to the European prospectus rules may make the operation of certain employee stock plans in Europe, by multinationals listed outside Europe, cheaper and more straightforward.
Changes to Hong Kong’s false market avoidance regime impact issuers and guarantors of listed debt securities download
Details of changes to Hong Kong’s false market avoidance regime, and their impact on issuers and guarantors of listed debt securities
Changes to HR regulation in 2011: an Asian perspective download
Changes continue to be introduced to HR Regulation in many of the Asian jurisdictions in 2011.
Changes to the collective redundancies consultation regime announced download
The government has just announced its plans to revise the UK’s collective consultation regime.
Changes to the prospectus regime from 1 July 2012 download
The prospectus regime is being amended throughout Europe.
Channel Islands: Stop before you set up shop download
Mourant Ozannes looks at the main issues for a retailer to consider when taking on a lease in Guernsey and Jersey.
Charges dropped against Taunton firework display organiser download
Manslughter charges dropped against organiser of Taunton Rugby Club firework display.
Charlie Rae
Partner
Charlotte Dunn
Partner
Cherry Hancock
Partner
Children and Families Bill 2012/13 download
The UK government has been considering changes to family-friendly rights. In early February 2013, the proposals came one step closer to becoming reality with the introduction of the Children and Families Bill 2012/13.
China strengthens auto recall rules download
China’s Auto Recall Regulations 2012 officially came into effect on 1 January 2013.
China updates its rules on the disposal of idle land download
The PRC Ministry of Land and Resources has recently released the revised Rules on the Disposal of Idle Land.
China's new exit-entry law targets illegal foreigners download
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed a new Exit-Entry Administration Law on 30 June, 2012, representing the first overhaul of China’s immigration law since 1986.
Chinese cartel busters impose record fines on foreign LCD makers download
The National Development and Reform Commission has started 2013 with a bang.
Chris Dewes
Partner
Chris Dolan
Partner
Chris Garnett
Partner
Chris McClure
Partner
Chris McKinney
Partner
Chris Stanton
Finance director
Christine Tacon appointed first Groceries Code adjudicator download
Christine Tacon has been appointed to the newly created role of independent Groceries Code adjudicator.
Christmas Wishes campaign — the winners
Winckworth Sherwood has announced the winners who have won £100 for their nominated charity.
Ciaran Carvalho
Partner
CIRC relaxes restrictions on permitted investments by insurance companies download
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) issued the Circular on Issues relating to Investment of Insurance Funds in Equity and Real Estate on 16 July 2012
CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright download
The Court of Justice of the European Union has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc. v World Programming Ltd.
Claire Rowe
Chief executive
Clare Jeffries
Partner
Clarity the key in compromise agreements weblink
A recent case has demonstrated the importance of clarity in the compromise agreements reached during dispute resolution.
Client alert: new U.S. sanctions on Iran download
The United States has enacted a new round of sanctions on Iran targeting non-U.S. companies that are conducting business with Iran related to shipping, shipbuilding, insurance, and metals.
Client note: doing business in Germany download
German law offers numerous alternatives for pursuing entrepreneurial activities. The corporate legal forms available for this purpose are for the most part defined in German statutory regulations which may be modified by contractual provisions to a greater or lesser extent.
Climate change
Clients routinely call upon Chadbourne & Parke’s experience facilitating private equity investments and venture capital deals, capital markets access, temporary and long-term financing and mergers and acquisitions of new or established enterprises.
Climate change and clean energy
Our team is advising across a range of climate change and clean energy matters.
Clive Ince
Partner
Code of Good Practice on Incentive Exercises download
A voluntary “Code of Good Practice” on Incentive Exercises (the “Code”) has been published by a Working Group drawn from organisations across the pensions industry.
Colin Passmore
Senior partner
Collaborative family law: a brief guide download
Collaborative family law is a dignified and cooperative approach to negotiating, in which the commitment of the parties and their lawyers is to achieve a settlement that is as suitable as possible for all parties concerned.
Collective redundancies: 90-day consultation period to be halved from April 2013 download
Government cuts large-scale collective redundancy consultation period to 45 days.
Combating late payments in commercial transactions — exceptions download
The general rule of the newly adopted Law on the Terms for the Settlement of Monetary Obligations in Commercial Transactions is that all payments between business entities have to be settled within 60 days.
Comments sought on several issues concerning work-related injury insurance download
Opinions on Several Issues Concerning the Implementation of the Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance (Consultation Draft) has been released to solicit public comments.
Commercial
Walker Morris’s Commercial Group is one of the largest commercial teams outside London. We offer a formidable legal resource blending the technical and commercial skills necessary to deal with complex, innovative and practical legal and commercial issues, whether as one-off transactions or as part of ongoing business relationships.
Commercial
We can deal with commercial and contractual matters covering a broad spectrum of our clients’ business transactions and in doing so we provide each client with the right person for their particular matter, whilst retaining an efficient degree of continuity.
Commercial
Addleshaw Goddard has one of the most experienced teams of commercial lawyers in the country incorporating expertise in IP, sport, defamation, IT and business process outsourcing, commercial contracts, brands and designs, data and information and competition and procurement.
Commercial
We assist our clients as they operate, regulate and grow their businesses, helping them to manage their existing commercial relationships, form alliances and expand into new markets.
Commercial advisory
Al Tamimi & Company’s Commercial Advisory practice provides a comprehensive range of advice in the areas of general commercial and advisory; joint ventures; commercial agencies; consumer protection and competition; and anti-corruption.
Commercial agreements
With more than 200 corporate and commercial lawyers worldwide, we have a team with the breadth and depth of experience to deal with almost any commercial matter, national and international
Commercial and corporate
Our commercial and corporate lawyers are known for their responsiveness, their value for money and their pragmatism.
Commercial and healthcare
Responding to market demands for an integrated approach to serving clients, we have created a regional practice group composed of leading corporate, IP and regulatory lawyers that are fully briefed on the latest developments.
Commercial contracts
We provide commercial contract support for in-house legal teams and also handle major projects and business-critical contracts for companies across sectors. The team has dedicated commercial lawyers who at any one time will be working on deals ranging from straightforward agreements to complex multi-party projects spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Commercial contracts
Robust commercial contracts are central to the success of all businesses. We understand that at Shoosmiths. That’s why we have one of the largest dedicated commercial law teams in the UK.
Commercial contracts
Commercial contracts work is at the heart of the firm and its reputation; we take pride in being at the leading edge, rather than playing a supporting role in transactions.
Commercial disputes
Ince & Co has a global reputation for the astute handling of commercial disputes. More than 80 partners and 150 associates specialise in dispute resolution.
Commercial law contracts
Our lawyers have extensive experience in negotiating, drafting and concluding complex and often sensitive commercial contacts for a broad range of clients.
Commercial litigation
Chadbourne’s litigation department has earned a national reputation for excellence in high-stakes, high-profile civil business disputes.
Commercial litigation and arbitration
The Curtis Commercial Litigation and Arbitration group represents domestic and international clients in state and federal courts throughout the US and in arbitral tribunals in venues throughout the world.
Commercial property
Bowman Gilfillan offers specialist advice in relation to all commercial property transactions.
Commodities
Since its inception nearly 200 years ago, Curtis has been a leader in the commodities sector, advising some of the world’s largest public and private enterprises in the three major commodities sectors: metals and mineral, agriculture and energy.
Community Infrastructure Levy: key facts download
Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) is a form of tax levied by a local planning authority or public body e.g. the Mayor of London, (a “charging authority”) on commencement of development of land.
Company formation and services
Proactive and experienced, we ensure that the correct corporate form is registered to suit your business objectives, along with minimising any taxation obligations.
Compensation for compulsory purchase — top tips to consider before property is taken download
Grant Thornton focuses on compensation for compulsory purchase.
Competition
Karanovic & Nikolic offers a complete range of competition-law-related services across the jurisdictions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Competition
Bowman Gilfillan is a leader in the field of competition law and has been consistently included in the GCR 100.
Competition and antitrust law
We assist our clients in securing approvals from the competent regulating authorities for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Competition and regulatory
We advise on all aspects of competition law, with a focus on merger control, abuse of dominant market position, distribution systems and cartel investigations. We also advise across all regulated industry sectors on a broad range of matters.
Competition and regulatory
Our Competition & Regulatory team comprises lawyers across our European network, all with experience in acting for clients dealing with competition or regulatory authority investigations and litigation, as well as compliance issues.
Competition Commission for the COMESA region opens its doors download
The Competition Commission for the COMESA region is now operational and has started receiving merger notifications.
Competition law compliance: OFT fines Mercedes-Benz and three of its dealers download
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced fines of £2.6m for Mercedes-Benz and three of its commercial vehicle dealers.
Competition law compliance: OFT investigates construction training services sector download
OFT investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in the construction training services sector may have trade association focus.
Competition, EU and Trade
Our Competition, EU and Trade practice covers every aspect of competition law, from mergers and acquisitions, cartels and anti-competitive behaviour to compliance programmes and competition law audits, sector inquiries, distribution arrangements and pricing systems.
Competition/antitrust
Leading corporates come to King & Wood Mallesons’ competition team for our record of success in resolving complex competition issues.
Competition: European Commission cannot conduct a ‘fishing expedition’ during a dawn raid download
In two recent judgments, the European General Court (the General Court) has provided insight into the vexed question of just how far a competition authority can go when it carries out a “dawn raid”.
Compliance clarified: February 2012 download
Briefing from Nabarro on changes at the Financial Services Authority, European investment law and more.
Conditions to break clauses have become slimmer and more focused download
In recent years, there has been an increasing acceptance that if break clause conditions are too broad, it makes the break in any real sense unworkable, or at least easily open to challenge.
Consensual disposal: osteopaths download
The General Osteopathic Council is undertaking a consultation process into the use of ‘consensual disposal’.
Consent shall be obtained before collecting personal electronic information download
The Decision on Strengthening Network Information Protection was promulgated by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and came into effect on 28 December 2012.
Considerations in trademark licensing in the UAE download
The licensing of trademarks is an essential component of various commercial agreements facilitating business operations in the UAE.
Construction
The cost and complexity of construction contracting has increased dramatically. Whether you are struggling with an ailing project, seizing a fresh opportunity to build in a new market or working with innovative designs, your success depends on getting strategic advice that supports your plans and mitigates risk.
Construction & engineering briefing: November 2012 download
A practical guide for construction contractors facing the insolvency of developers, covering contract law, copyright and other issues.
Construction and engineering
Shoosmiths’ construction and engineering team advises on all aspects of legal construction matters, from strategic advice on procurement and institutional and market expectations at project inception to contentious aspects of projects during and after the completion of a project.
Construction and engineering
The Construction & Engineering practice is internationally recognised as a heavyweight player in all aspects of transactional construction as well as in dispute avoidance and resolution.
Construction and engineering
Our construction and engineering team is one of the largest and best known dedicated construction and engineering law firms in the UK.
Construction and engineering
With a strong reach across the Middle East, Al Tamimi’s Construction and Engineering team is one of the regional leaders in this area of practice. The value we can bring to our clients does not stop at the site and negotiating table.
Construction blacklisting: ICO under scrutiny download
The Information Commissioner’s handling of the blacklisting of construction workers scandal is under scrutiny in Parliament.
Cookies: the new legislation affecting websites download
Since 26 May 2012 most web site operators must now ensure that they obtain the consent of anyone visiting their website before placing cookies on the visitor’s computer.
Copyright and media law
Our Copyright & Media Law practice is recognised for its leading industry experts who have extensive experience in all aspects of copyright and media law.
Corporate
Our 200-strong international corporate practice has its finger firmly on the market pulse and is highly skilled at devising innovative solutions that will help overcome the obstacles your business is facing.
Corporate
Hogan Lovells’ corporate team comprises more than 1,000 corporate lawyers located in the world’s major financial centres.
Corporate
Olswang’s Corporate Group advises on a broad range of corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Corporate
The issues facing today’s businesses and entrepreneurs are broadly the same, but the solutions rarely are. We can advise you on all the legal aspects of your corporate and business life.
Corporate
Addleshaw Goddard’s Corporate Division offers an impressive track record of leading expertise in the UK. The division deals with all aspects of corporate law.
Corporate
Corporate work is at the heart of our practice. We advise on the laws of the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey and on which of these jurisdictions is most appropriate for a particular transaction.
Corporate
The ethos within the Corporate Group at Walker Morris is to create value for clients by investing the time to understand their businesses.
Corporate
Comprehensively covering all corporate legal services, Karanovic & Nikolic’s corporate department plays a pivotal role in providing legal advice to many clients.
Corporate
With an upsurge in global corporate transactions, companies must continually position themselves to access markets and technology, improve margins and reduce their exposure to risk.
Corporate
Our corporate group is led by a team of partners widely regarded as leaders in their field and who are regularly recommended by clients and intermediaries.
Corporate
Our corporate practice has a demonstrable record for high-value, complex and world-class deals.
Corporate
Our corporate group will be able to advise you on how to achieve your business objectives.
Corporate
Corporate law is one of King & Wood Mallesons’ core practices.
Corporate
The firm’s corporate lawyers represent clients at every stage of development, from start-up companies operating domestically to private and publicly traded companies, joint ventures and sovereign-owned entities transacting business worldwide.
Corporate
Lawyers in Chadbourne’s corporate practice represent domestic and international clients in connection with a broad range of business transactions.
Corporate and commercial
Appleby’s corporate and commercial lawyers are part of a truly international practice operating from our offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Zurich.
Corporate and commercial
We advise clients on all aspects of company law, including matters related to annual and extraordinary general meetings of shareholders.
Corporate and commercial Law
Our team has the skills, experience and resources to provide assistance on all aspects of corporate transactions and commercial contracts.
Corporate and commercial law
Bowman Gilfillan has been a leader in the South African market for corporate law services for more than a century.
Corporate and securities
Corporate and securities law is at the core of Mayer Brown’s practice in every one of its offices worldwide.
Corporate and tax compliance services
We provide a range of corporate and tax compliance services including the setting up of companies, management services, tax compliance and any other corporate services.
Corporate governance
We are one of the few law firms in the region with a dedicated corporate governance practice.
Corporate governance and risk oversight
Attorneys from Chadbourne & Parke’s corporate, litigation and executive compensation practice areas regularly represent corporations, boards of directors and board committees on a wide range of corporate governance and risk oversight matters.
Corporate insights: February 2013 download
Last year saw a lacklustre IPO market in Hong Kong. Listings of equity securities dropped from a peak of 106 new listings in 2010 to 50 new listings on the Main Board in 2012.
Corporate law
Our dedicated commercial law team is geared to provide full and high-level support on all stages and levels of our corporate clients’ business expansion.
Corporate law, mergers and acquisitions
Our Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions practice offers comprehensive legal services on the full spectrum of corporate transactions.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2008: application and effect of the legislation download
Following the third conviction and sentence for an offence contrary to s1 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2008, even now we have only a slightly better insight into the application and effect of the legislation.
Corporate practice newswire: December 2012 download
An update on issues in corporate law, covering acquisition agreements, insurance-linked securities and the general economic climate in Europe.
Corporate practice newswire: September 2012 download
Monthly update on issues in corportate law, covering acquisitions, international dispute resolution and investment in Ukraine.
Corporate structuring
Our dedicated corporate structuring practice is a unique offering in the Middle East.
Corporate update: February 2012 download
Analysis of changes to executive remuneration policy, changes to market listing rules and trouble in the eurozone.
Counting the cost of breaking competition law: The OFT increases penalties download
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is increasing the stakes for breaching competition law with harsher penalties.
Court tightens scope of antitrust immunity in government-owned hospital mergers download
In a unanimous decision for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Supreme Court found that the state action immunity doctrine does not shield Phoebe Putney Health System’s acquisition of Palmyra Park Hospital from antitrust scrutiny.
CPP - FSA record retail fine shows inherent product flaw just as serious as method of (mis)sale download
The FSA has fined Card Protection Plan Limited (“CPP”) £10.5m (reduced from £15m for early settlement) for breaches of Principles 3, 6 and 7.
Craig Cunningham
Partner, Cape Town
Craig Walker
Partner
CRC — government confirms CRC will continue in a simplified form download
The government’s Autumn Statement confirmed that the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (“CRC”) will be retained in a simplified form, rather than abolished.
Criminal defence and government investigations
Curtis’s criminal defence and government investigations group represents clients in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions by federal and state prosecutors and regulators.
Criminal liability for auditors - who’s next? download
The Companies Bill recently passed in the Legislative Council renders auditors criminally liable if they knowingly or recklessly omit certain information from their reports.
Crispin Bridges Webb
Partner
Cross-border litigation
Globalisation of the world’s markets has brought limitless opportunities for international commerce, connecting people, products and businesses the world over. As work becomes increasingly borderless, so too has the potential for legal liability, exposing multinational corporations to financial and reputational risk across multiple jurisdictions.
Crouching Tiger: How China will impact Europe’s renewable energy landscape download
This briefing is a wide ranging report based on research and interviews with leading figures in the energy industry and considers the state of the market one year on.
Crowdfunding in the context of securities offerings in the US and Europe download
This article addresses crowdfunding in the context of the selling of debt and equity securities in small amounts to large numbers of people.
Curtis promotes Gregoire Andrieux to partner in Paris
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has announced that Gregoire Andrieux of the international law firm’s Corporate practice group has been promoted to partner. He is based in Curtis’ Paris office.
Curtis promotes Peter Behmke to partner in litigation in New York
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has announced that Peter J Behmke has been elected a partner of the international law firm.
Curtis transactions receive 12 nominations at M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Curtis transactions has received 12 nominations across nine categories at the 7th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards.
Daniel Birtwistle
Managing partner, Jersey
Daniel R Lenihan
Managing partner, Washington DC office
Data protection
Data protection presents both rights and obligations. We assist our clients in upholding and adhering to both.
Data protection
Shoosmiths’ data protection team has a wealth of experience advising clients on data protection compliance issues and broader privacy laws.
Data protection — not just the responsibility of the employer download
One bank employee is going to be on Santa’s naughty list this year after a court found her guilty of data protection offences earlier this month.
Data protection for schools weblink
A survey has found that a significant number of UK schools do not have a policy in place for handling personal data.
David Baker
Partner
David Benest
Managing partner, Jersey
David Edwards
Partner
David Harris
Partner, London, and co-chief executive officer
David Hudd
Partner, London
David Jackson
Partner
David Kilduff
Head of commercial projects and infrastructure
David Morley
Partner
David Parton
Partner
David Raim
Partner
David Sargison
Partnership secretary
David Smedley
Head of litigation and employment
David Stewart
Chief executive officer
David Thompson
Partner
David Yates
Partner
Dealing with suppliers/customers in financial crisis download
In the current market and fragile economic climate you may be concerned about the commercial viability of your customers and suppliers and the impact that a corporate failure may have on your business.
Deborah Gordon Brown
Partner
Debra Woolfson
Partner
Debt recovery
Our Recoveries Services Group provides a complete range of debt recovery services utilising cutting-edge technology and with specialists dealing with different debt types.
December 2012: Pensions update download
An overview of legal issues facing the pensions sector in the new year.
Decision of German Federal Supreme Court regarding illiquidity and imminent illiquidity download
The decision of the German Federal Supreme Court regarding illiquidity and imminent illiquidity.
Defne Zeynep Sırakaya
Associate, corporate — arbitration
Dejan Nikolic
Senior partner
Denise Stephens
Partner
De-risking market quarterly update: Q4 2012 download
Grant Thornton releases de-risking market quarterly update: Q4 2012
Design copyright reform: the Hargreaves process bears further fruit? download
The IPO has produced an impact assessment that will lead to the repeal of Section 52 of the Copyright and Designs Act and Patent Act of 1988.
Destruction by fire not a mechanical breakdown under laytime exclusion clause download
The Commercial Court has applied a narrow construction in this case to a laytime exclusion clause in respect of time lost at the load port.
Developer registration requirements in UAE download
The UAE has witnessed an exponential growth in the development of building and infrastructure projects over the past decade.
Developing and managing a European patent litigation strategy download
Effective patent litigation strategies need to reflect the realities of global competition.
Dietetic products – New rules download
New amendments to the Regulation on Health Conformity of Dietetic Products have entered into force on 28 May 2012.
Directors' and officers' duties download
This summary provides an overview of the obligations of directors of unlisted Australian companies.
Directors' concerns: distributions and dividends download
Directors need to consider the interests of shareholders when running the company.
Directors' concerns: unfair prejudice and rights issues download
Finding a path between conflicting interests that affect the company is a challenge directors must meet.
Directors’ concerns: facing insolvency and wrongful trading download
The range of options for a Jersey company that is in financial difficulty is relatively limited.
Directors’ concerns: who is (and who is not) a director? download
The definition of ‘director’ under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 is, paradoxically, both straightforward and circular.
Directors’ duties: what are they and to whom are they owed? download
The law is specific that a director must act ‘with a view to the best interests of the company’. Identifying what this means is more difficult.
Directors’ indemnities and D&O cover download
In the current economic climate, directors must be prepared for the unpleasant possibility of claims for personal liability being brought against them.
Disclosing inside information: Can investors still be brought ‘over the wall’? download
A string of recent, high-profile enforcement actions by the FSA has highlighted the risk for companies and financial advisers of improperly disclosing inside information.
Dispute resolution
Simmons & Simmons was named as winner of the Legal Innovation in Dispute Resolution category in 2011 and 2010 and the winner of Innovation in Anti-bribery and Corruption. FT Innovative Lawyer Awards.
Dispute resolution
We know that our clients usually view litigation as a last resort. Our aim is to achieve commercial solutions to your disputes by giving effective and practical advice.
Dispute resolution
Our large team of experienced dispute resolution lawyers are committed to resolving contentious issues as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Dispute resolution
With litigation lawyers across our offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, Karanovic & Nikolic are recognised by independent commentators as being one of the leading litigation practices in the region with a strong reputation for their commercial approach to resolving business disputes.
Dispute resolution
Our dispute resolution group of 24 partners and 80 solicitors is designed to be able to provide a sector-based specialist for every dispute.
Dispute resolution
In addition to its deep understanding of Chinese litigation and arbitration procedures, King & Wood Mallesons’ dispute resolution team has extensive international experience.
Dispute resolution
We boast the largest and broadest full-service litigation practice in the Middle East, as well as a specialist arbitration practice consisting of international lawyers with considerable experience in a range of regions and industries.
Dispute resolution
Our lawyers provide a full range of commercial litigation and arbitration services, many of which frequently involve international aspects.
Dispute resolution
Bowman Gilfillan’s attorneys are regarded as one of South Africa’s leading dispute resolution teams.
Dispute resolution
Our Dispute Resolution practice represents domestic and international clients at every level of the Luxembourg civil and commercial courts.
Dispute resolution guide — Luxembourg download
The Practical Law Company’s Multi-Jurisdictional Guide to Dispute Resolution 2012/13 features this extract on Luxembourg.
Divorce and financial provision: Dividing up the assets download
Sorting out the finances on divorce can be the most difficult part of a marriage breakdown to resolve.
Divorce: a brief guide download
Obtaining a divorce is not a complex matter. However, it does involve a rigid statutory procedure that must be followed.
DLA Piper advises board on IPO of LEG Immobilien AG
DLA Piper has been advising the reconstituted supervisory board of LEG Immobilien AG in connection with the change in legal form and stock market flotation of LEG Immobilien AG on matters of equity and capital market law.
DLA Piper advises on Sperco Ukraine investment
DLA Piper Ukraine has advised Europe Virgin Fund (EVF), a private equity fund, sponsored by Dragon Capital in set up of a joint venture with Ucrafarma SA.
DLA Piper's Tony Angel joins delegation to boost UK business relationships with India
DLA Piper global co-chairman joins business delegation to India.
Doing business in Australia download
Australia offers one of the safest and most business-friendly environments for foreign investors and multinationals in the world.
Domain names disputes and cyber squatting download
Businesses must be alive to cybersquatting.
Don’t let the raised bar trip you up download
On 15 April 2013, significant changes to Australian patent law will come into force
Dr Andreas O'Shea
Leading lawyer
Dr George Pamboridis
Corporate lawyer
Dr Geraldine Spiteri
Associate lawyer
Dr Jörg Wulfken
Partner
Draft Environmental Permitting Regulations 2013 seek to alter sequencing of planning weblink
Defra is consulting on changes to environmental permitting regime.
Draft Finance Bill 2013: Implications for high-value UK residential property download
The publication last month of the draft clauses to be included in the Finance Bill 2013 due to come into force this April confirmed the measures proposed for the taxation of high value residential property in the 2012 Budget.
Dragan Karanovic
Senior partner
Dragomir Kojic
Partner (intellectual property)
Dubai Court of Cassation emphasises its compliance to the New York Convention download
The Dubai Court of Cassation has confirmed to the international society its determination and commitment to strictly complying with the New York Convention.
Dubai court subpoena recognised by a US domain names registry download
Identity protection in respect of the ownership of domain names is no longer an obstacle in litigation before the Dubai courts.
Dubai: liability of shareholders in a limited liability company download
A Limited Liability Company as defined by Article 218 of the UAE Commercial Companies Law is a company in which the liability of its partner is limited only to the extent of their shares in the capital.
E.ON UK plc v Gilesports Limited : Section 1(3) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988 download
A tenant application for consent to assign a lease can sometimes prove a fractious affair and can strain relations between landlord and tenant.
E:gen newsletter from Winckworth Sherwood focuses on offshore property joint ventures download
E:gen newsletter focuses on offshore property joint ventures, permitted development rights and more.
Eda Cerrahoğlu Balssen
Principal, corporate — arbitration
Edward Hoare
Partner
Edward Hoare joins Goodman Derrick's Corporate Group
Goodman Derrick has announced that Edward Hoare has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group.
Efe Kınıkoğlu
Senior associate, litigation
Elaine Lo
Partner, chairman of the Asia board
Electricity
The Curtis Electricity practice offers comprehensive legal services to the electricity sector from a global platform. Our attorneys represent sponsors, utilities, independent power producers, governments and financial institutions.
Emma Gibson
Partner
Emna Sfar-Gandoura
Partner
Employee Incentives Update – October 2012 download
Welcome to the October 2012 edition of our Employee Incentives Update.
Employee Incentives Update — September 2012 download
Welcome to the September 2012 edition of our Employee Incentives Update.
Employee ownership – the future of the economy? download
2012 has seen the Government take steps to encourage employee ownership which, according to figures released by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), has become increasingly popular.
Employee relations and safety
Our team helps clients manage the legal, commercial and reputational risks associated with employment, OHS and industrial relations issues.
Employee share plans guide — Luxembourg download
The Practical Law Company’s Multi-Jurisdictional Guide to Employee Share Plans 2012/13 features this extract on Luxembourg.
Employee shareholders: the basics download
Employee shareholder legislation is now making its way through parliament.
Employment
Our firm boasts the largest dedicated employment group of its kind in any law firm in the Middle East.
Employment
Our expert lawyers deliver practical and commercial solutions to often complex employment issues.
Employment
Chadbourne’s employment lawyers provide legal advice on issues relating to the employer-employee relationship.
Employment
Mourant Ozannes’ employment team provides specialist employment law advice in the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey.
Employment
Since no two people are alike, neither are two employees. We always address any employment issue as an individual set of circumstances, specific to our client.
Employment
Karanovic & Nikolic’s employment team provides a complete service dealing with all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment to retirement, including cross-border human resources and immigration issues.
Employment
Our employment lawyers act for both employers and employees which gives us invaluable insights into workplace issues from both sides.
Employment
The employment world’s legal landscape is changing constantly, presenting a unique challenge for businesses and their HR teams. There is not much that our team of experienced employment specialists has not seen before, meaning we are well placed to deliver cost-effective commercial advice without the ‘legalese’.
Employment
Bowman Gilfillan is one of South Africa’s leading employment law firms and has the largest employment law practice of its kind in South Africa.
Employment and benefits
The employment and benefits group at Mayer Brown has lawyers in key business centres across the US, Europe and Asia.
Employment and benefits
We advise clients on all aspects of employment law, ranging from contracts of employment, dismissals and redundancies and employment disputes.
Employment and labour
The Employment and Labor practice at Curtis advises US, European and multinational companies on employment-related policies and programmes.
Employment and pensions
The employment and pensions teams at Walker Morris work closely together to provide a complete service for clients.
Employment and pensions
Our employment and pensions practice understands that employment and pension issues are often the most delicate and important a company has to face.
Employment and pensions legal update — Seldon: the end of the road for compulsory retirement age? download
The long awaited decision from the Supreme Court in the case of Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes has resulted in Mr Seldon (a partner in the law firm, CWJ, forced to retire at 65) losing his appeal.
Employment developments: looking ahead to 2013 download
Employment lawyers and HR professionals expect 2013 to be a busy year.
Employment in the Balkans: recent news highlights download
An overview of developments in employment law in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Employment law - What to expect in 2013 download
2012 has been a very busy year in employment law, with significant changes to the law surrounding pensions, sick leave and paid holiday and the minimum wage.
Employment law, pensions and benefits
Our Employment Law, Pensions and Benefits practice advises domestic and international institutional clients, originating in large part from the banking sector, on a range of day-to-day issues.
Employment Legal Update - TUPE: When will it apply to outsourcings? download
Since the introduction of the TUPE Regulations in 2006, customers and suppliers have generally taken a cautious approach to the new “service provision change” test, applying TUPE to most outsourcing situations.
Employment news — hotel and leisure sector January 2013 download
Goodman Derrick LLP has acted for clients in the hotel and leisure industry for many years and the Employment Department recognises that this sector is heavily reliant on its staff.
Employment, pensions and benefits
Our Employment, Pensions and Benefits team advises on all aspects of employment and pensions law and employee incentive arrangements.
Employment, pensions and benefits
Employers have an ongoing need for advice, representation and in-depth knowledge of employment, reward and civil rights matters. The assessment and management of risk arising from the employment relationship is a key requirement for all organisations, wherever they are based or operate from.
Employment: “It’s the contract, stupid!” download
Looking back over 2012, we have noticed a clear trend from the cases which emphasise the ability of employer and employee to set the terms by which they will agree to work together.
Energy
Our energy team of lawyers is able to represent clients throughout the energy sector, from national and international oil companies through to funders, investors and the government.
Energy
The energy practice area at Bowman Gilfillan is one of the most experienced in the country in the energy sector.
Energy and infrastructure
We advise on the specific requirements of the energy and natural resources industry and infrastructure-related matters.
Energy and infrastructure
As the energy industry sees an increased demand for the development of new energy infrastructure along with state-owned energy facilities increasingly passing into private hands, Karanovic & Nikolic is regularly called upon to provide effective legal advice in this area.
Energy and offshore
Members of our energy and offshore practice advise around the world, encompassing operations in all the major oil and gas centres.
Energy and offshore — the smart contracting bulletin download
Much debate has centred around whether sales of rigs or vessels using or based on the Norwegian Saleform 1987 or 1993 exclude the obligation on the seller to ensure that the vessel is of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose pursuant to the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as amended (SOGA).
Energy in the Balkans: recent news highlights download
An overview of developments in energy law in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards subject to progressive court fees download
The enforcement of a foreign arbitral award is subject to progressive court fees.
English court confirms WTC losses arose from two events, not one download
The Commercial Court has confirmed the position that the insured losses caused by the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre arose out of two events and not one.
English High Court ruling: what if you don't want your photo on Facebook? download
The English High Court ruled last month that a person has a right to expect that certain photos taken of them — even after uploaded onto Facebook — will be kept private.
Entertainment
The Curtis entertainment practice has considerable expertise handling complex transactions in the sector.
Environment
We have a dedicated group of client-focused specialists in environment law.
Environment, natural resources and climate change
Bowman Gilfillan is one of South Africa’s leading environmental law firms.
Environmental
Mayer Brown’s environmental practice offers solutions for clients facing litigation and enforcement actions, compliance concerns or transactional matters.
Environmental
The Curtis Environmental group provides clients with practical, cost-effective solutions to the environmental issues that have become an increasingly fundamental part of business operations.
Environmental
Chadbourne & Parke assists major corporations, lending institutions and national trade associations with permitting and compliance, corporate and real-estate transactions, the development of legislation and regulations and litigation covering all aspects of environmental law.
Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide to be implemented after 31 December 2012 download
An overview of the terms of Hong Kong stock exhange’s new Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide and its ramifications for investors.
Equity capital markets
Al Tamimi & Company has the leading IPO practice in the region.
Equity capital markets: Proportionate disclosure checklist download
In September 2009, the European Commission published proposals to amend the Prospectus Directive with the aim of simplifying its application and increasing efficiency.
Equity capital markets: Roadmap of a listing in London download
Hogan Lovells has prepared a roadmap of the key issues to consider when planning your listing in London.
Equity markets: taking the long-term view download
The Government has published its response to Professor John Kay’s review of UK equity markets and long-term decision making, which focused on changing the perceived culture of short-termism in the equity markets.
ERISA, executive compensation and employee benefits
The Curtis ERISA, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice represents clients including national and multinational corporations and partnerships, corporate executives, boards of directors, single- and multi-employer plans and ERISA fiduciaries.
Establishing closed-ended funds in Guernsey download
An overview of the legal and regulatory considerations when establishing a closed-ended fund in Guernsey.
Establishing open-ended funds in Guernsey download
An overview of the legal and regulatory considerations when establishing an open-ended fund in Guernsey.
EU and competition law
Our EU and competition law team is well regarded for offering clear and commercially astute advice on the full range of competition law-related matters.
EU and competition law
Our EU & Competition Law team has developed a wide practice in European law in relation to which it advises a broad range of clients at domestic and international level.
EU draft crisis management directive requires banks to implement recovery plans download
On June 6, 2012, the European Commission presented a draft directive on the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms.
EU Energy Efficiency Directive download
The Energy Efficiency Directive 2012 (EED) was brought into force on 4 December 2012.
EU Procurement Update — 11th issue download
This is the 11th issue of Procurement Update, a newsletter for those with an interest in public procurement law. In this issue, DLA Piper covers recent case-law developments in the UK and the EU and two new Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Notes.
EU proposals for more media regulation: keep watch — or just déjà vu? download
Olswang’s media team considers the potential impact of reommendations from the EC HLG media freedom and pluralism report.
EU regulation 261/2004 and limitation download
EU Regulation 261/2004 (Regulation) affords air passengers a right to compensation and assistance in certain circumstances in the event of flight delay, cancellation or denied boarding.
EU, competition and regulatory
Through our network of international offices, our EU, Competition and Regulatory International Practice Group is able to provide clients with a comprehensive and integrated service.
EU, competition and trade
Our team provides expert advice on EU/competition matters and disputes across a broad range of sectors.
Euan Allan
Partner
European antitrust & competition bulletin download
An overview of the legal ramifications of the EU’s Model Leniency Programme for businesses.
European law firm standardises on Clearwell platform to streamline competition law cases download
Clearwell enables CMS Derks Star Busmann to prevent the inadvertent disclosure of non-relevant data and to meet the NMa regulatory deadline for its clients’ privileged review.
Eurozone crisis: a view from Brussels download
With the Eurozone crisis continuing to dominate the headlines of every news outlet across the EU-27 and globally, you can’t help but feel a sense of almost panic and despair in Brussels over how to cure the many issues that remain in the Eurozone crisis.
Eurozone crisis: managing your exposure download
As the European financial crisis continues to evolve, serious concerns have emerged about the possibility of Greece, and potentially other countries, exiting the eurozone.
Excessive director remuneration download
Section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 gives the shareholders of a company the right to issue proceedings against that company where they feel that the company has been or is being conducted in a manner that is unfairly prejudicial to the shareholders.
'Exchange — International' newsletter (Issue 17 — February 2013) download
DLA Piper’s Financial Services International Regulatory team welcomes you to the 27th edition of ‘Exchange — International’.
Exclusion clauses: top drafting tips and recent developments download
A recent Court of Appeal case has highlighted the pitfalls when trying to rely on exclusion clauses.
Executive compensation and employee benefits
Chadbourne advises clients on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation.
Executive remuneration: changes in 2013 download
Coming reforms intend to ‘strengthen the hand of shareholders to challenge excessive pay’ and include the introduction of a binding vote on a company’s future pay policy.
Exemptions for EU substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment download
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) often contains hazardous substances, such as lead, cadmium or mercury.
Exposing libel myths surrounding Twitter and social media download
The action Lord McAlpine is reportedly taking against Twitter users for falsely suggesting he was involved in child sex abuse reveals a number of “myths” about the legal responsibility in England for false and defamatory tweets and other statements on social media.
Extension of permitted development rights download
The government has announced changes to permitted development rights.
Ezra Davids
Partner, Johannesburg/Sandton
Family business
Our Family Business Practice is the market leader in the GCC region and is dedicated to building and engineering the legal structures and binding understandings necessary to insulate family-controlled businesses and assets from external threats and internal family dialogue debates.
Family law
Our long-established and highly experienced Family Team complements our Private Client Department by providing you with discrete expert advice when either you or a member of your family is experiencing a life-changing event.
Fashion lawyers are en vogue download
There is an increasing number of lawyers specialising in so-called ‘fashion law’.
Fashion: Law a la mode Autumn 2012
Legal issues in the fashion industry, including strategies against copyright infringement and counterfeiting, as well as an overview of recent controvewrsies concerning transfer pricing.
Fatih Volkan
Lawyer, litigation
FCPA: DoJ and SEC guidance (part three) — who is a 'foreign official'? download
Who constitutes a ‘foreign official’ under the FCPA?
FCPA: DoJ and SEC guidance (part two) — parent-subsidiary and successor liability download
Companies could face FCPA liability under principles of parent-subsidiary and successor liability.
Ffion Griffith
Global director of human resources
Fidelity policy download
In this briefing, the claimant is a money exchange company and the defendant an insurance company.
Filiz Yüksel Erdal
Associate, corporate
Filling in the gaps on AIFMD and an update on EMIR on OTC Derivatives and Solvency II download
Hot on the heels of the release of the FSA discussion paper on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published a short discussion paper tackling some of the key issues on scope.
Finance
At Olswang, we provide senior-level expertise to clients who raise or lend funds in the debt or capital markets. We understand the markets and offer pragmatic and commercially astute advice.
Finance
Hogan Lovells’ finance practice is consistently rated as a market leader by respected legal directories, including Chambers Global and Legal 500, and by trade publications such as International Financial Law Review and Trade Finance Magazine.
Finance
We understand that our clients face ever-greater challenges and opportunities as the global economy evolves. Our goal is to offer you the best possible representation to help you achieve the best outcomes for your business.
Finance
The Curtis finance group represents borrowers and issuers, as well as lenders and investors.
Finance
Chadbourne & Parke’s finance practice offers a unique approach to deals and problem solving for our clients. We combine sophisticated legal skills, business acumen and an appreciation of our clients’ goals to develop innovative solutions for financing transactions and to efficiently execute financing transactions of all types.
Finance and projects
Addleshaw Goddard has one of the leading finance practices in the UK market, incorporating expertise in banking, projects including PFIs and PPPs, restructuring and insolvency and aviation.
Finance Bill 2013: caps on income tax reliefs download
The draft Finance Bill 2013, published on 11 December, includes a cap on the amount of income tax relief that tax payers can receive, where the relief itself is not already capped.
Finance Bill 2013: Taxation of high value residential property — Impact for businesses download
The draft Finance Bill published last week includes a number of provisions and changes in respect of the taxation of residential properties valued over £2 million (so called “high value” residential properties) which are acquired and owned by companies and certain other nonnatural persons.
Financial services
Acumum can help guide you through the various requirements necessary to establish your financial services and operations. It can also assist you in your ongoing compliance requirements.
Financial services and regulatory
Our financial services and regulatory practice draws together our expertise on the conduct of regulated financial services, insurance and banking business in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey.
Financial Services Bill published – the next step on the road to UK regulatory reform download
The Government recently published the Financial Services Bill (the Bill), together with a new approach document.
Financial services regulatory
Our team provides expert ongoing advice on ever-evolving financial services regulation.
Financial services regulatory and enforcement
Mayer Brown’s global financial services regulatory and enforcement practice provides solutions for firms operating in today’s complex regulatory environment.
Finnish Supreme Administrative Court decides emoticon cannot be trade marked download
This is a comment on a court judgement that decided that a trademark consisting of punctuation marks should not be registered.
Fixed-term contracts and redundancy consultation: changes from April 2013 download
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2013 is expected to come into force on 6 April 2013.
Forensic, compliance and white-collar crime
Bowman Gilfillan has a dedicated forensic, compliance and white-collar crime practice area.
Fortescue wins High Court decision in long running Pilbara rail access dispute download
On Friday the High Court handed down its decision in relation to the long running access dispute between Fortescue Metals and BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto over access to BHP Billiton’s and Rio Tinto’s iron ore railways in the Pilbara.
FOS award no longer end of the road for claimants download
In late December 2012, the High Court heard the appeal in Clark v In Focus Asset Management and Tax Solutions Limited.
Frances Woo
Group chairman and managing partner, Hong Kong
From hiring to firing: a basic guide to the Chinese employment law life cycle download
It is time for employers to re-examine every step of the Chinese employment process and how it is handled, from hiring to firing, to avoid costly mistakes.
From hiring to firing: a basic guide to the employment law life cycle in Australia download
A guide to Australian employment law, covering discrimination, entitlements, redundancy and more.
From hiring to firing: a basic guide to the Hong Kong employment law life cycle download
A guide to Hong Kong employment law for employers.
FSA consultation on implementing the AIFMD: the wait continues... download
The FSA published the first of two consultation papers on implementing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). This briefing sets out more detail following our recent alert.
FSA consults on implementing the AIFMD: another step, but still more to come… download
The FSA published the first of two consultation papers yesterday, setting out how the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) will be implemented in the UK.
FSA consults on proposed changes to Listing Rules download
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) recently published Consultation Paper 12/2 (CP) on 26 January 2012 setting out proposals for a range of changes to the Listing Rules (LRs), the Prospectus Rules (PRs) and Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTRs). The changes are being proposed to reflect developments in market practice.
FSA fines Nestor £175,000 for failure to secure compliance to the Model Code download
On 14 February 2013, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) released a Final Notice against Nestor Healthcare Group.
FSA sanctions in team move cases download
In Spring 2010, we published an Update on the Tullett Prebon Plc v BGC Brokers LP case.
FTC advisory opinion approves Norman PHO's clinical integration model download
The FTC has issued an advisory opinion approving Norman PHO’s clinical integration model.
Funding films in the European Union: united in diversity? download
The European Commission has yet to define how state aid for film funding will change with the review of the Cinema Communication.
Funds
Mourant Ozannes has an international reputation in offshore investment funds.
Funds
Australian and offshore fund operators, investors and providers depend on King & Wood Mallesons’ full-service capability.
Funds
Funds and fund structuring are a major part of our practice and one of our fastest-growing areas.
Funds and indirect real estate
Our funds and indirect real-estate team is acknowledged as a leader in the indirect sector.
Galileo Pozzoli
Managing partner, Milan office
Gaming
Acumum provides an efficient, fully regulated gaming environment to transfer or apply for a new licence or to establish your new gaming operations — all within a low-tax regime.
Gary Assim
Partner
Gavin Ferguson
Managing partner, Guernsey
Gavin Le Chat
Partner
General litigation
The firm maintains a strong litigation department offering support to clients before the Cyprus courts at every level.
George Kahale III
Partner, chairman
Geraldine Noel
Managing partner
Gifts out of surplus income download
Most people will know that they are entitled to give £3,000 in any one year (or £6,000 if they have not made a gift in the previous year) without there being any inheritance tax implications.
Gifts to public officials and healthcare professionals download
The provision of gifts and hospitality to public officials has recently been the subject of a number of news stories in the Serbian media.
Gilles Amsallem
Managing partner (France)
Global Arbitration Review ranks Chadbourne in its guide to leading arbitration law firms
Chadbourne & Parke LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 survey.
Global energy industry review download
A review of issues facing the energy industry, focusing on the shift from coal to gas generation, and the state of play in Iraq, Angola, Brazil and Nigeria.
Global leadership
Key global leaders
Global practice group leaders
Key global practice group leaders
Goodman Derrick announces new partners in corporate department
Goodman Derrick has announced that Simon McLeod and Paul Webb have joined the firm as partners in its corporate department.
Goodman Derrick appoints dispute resolution partner
Goodman Derrick has announced the arrival of Stephen Hornsby as a partner in its dispute resolution department.
Goodman Derrick completes on another Chime Communications acquisition
Goodman Derrick has completed on Chime Communications’ acquisition of Lord Coe’s 93 per cent interest in CLG.
Goodman Derrick partner hosts dispute board workshops for arbitrators institute
Goodman Derrick partner John Wright is set to host two workshops for Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Goodman Derrick, Levy & McRae unveil reciprocal appointments
Goodman Derrick and Scottish law firm Levy & McRae have announced two reciprocal consultancy appointments.
Government and public
Government departments, agencies and statutory authorities rely on King & Wood Mallesons for their most complex legal issues and strategic advice.
Government announces capital gains tax savings for new employee-owners download
On 8 October 2012, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced plans for the introduction of a new form of employment relationship – the “employee-owner”.
Government announces plans to consult on simplifying pensions auto enrolment download
The government will begin consulting on proposals to simplify the pensions auto-enrolment process in March 2013.
Government contracts
Chadbourne has represented clients in government contract matters for more than 40 years.
Government plans to cut collective redundancy consultation period weblink
The government is set to reduce the collective redundancy consultation period to 45 days.
Government regulatory
Our Government Regulatory practice utilises the skills of lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia who have significant experience in heavily regulated public sectors.
Government relations
Mayer Brown’s government relations practice helps shape policy, legislation and regulations in the US, Europe and around the world.
Government set to make changes to UK copyright legislation download
The government has published its final response to the Copyright Consultation.
Graham Bennett
Partner
Graham Damant
Partner, Johannesburg/Sandton
Graham Hall
Partner
Graham Reid
Partner
Graham Stedman
Senior partner
Grahame Nelson
Head of Kingdom of Saudia Arabia office
Grant Karolus
Chief financial officer
Gregor Hamlen
Partner
Guernsey Foundations download
The basic structure of a Guernsey foundation may feel very familiar to those accustomed to dealing with private foundations in other jurisdictions.
Guide on how to invest in real estate in Hong Kong download
An overview of legal issues in dealing in real estate in Hong Kong.
Guide to cell companies in Jersey download
This Guide explains the concept of the cell company which culminated in the inclusion of the Companies (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Law 2005 of Part 18D of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.
Guide to CISX listing of investment funds download
Many institutional investors are constrained by their internal investment policies or by regulation to investing in securities which are listed, or to limit their exposure to investments that are not listed, on stock exchanges recognized for the purposes of such restrictions.
Guide to Guernsey foundations download
This guide is intended to provide basic information needed to answer questions on Guernsey foundations and the migration of foreign law foundations to Guernsey.
Guide to listing on Trop-X download
The first Seychelles Securities Exchange was launched at the end of November 2012 and will provide facilities for the listing and trading of securities issued by companies and investment entities.
Guide to Private Trust Company (PTC) structures in Guernsey download
A PTC structure is a trust structure used by high net worth individuals wishing to establish and manage their own trust company, usually with the assistance of family members and trusted advisers.
Guide to summary winding up of a Jersey company download
This Guide describes the steps to be taken to summarily to wind up a Jersey limited company.
Guide to winding up of solvent and insolvent Jersey companies download
The purpose of this Guide is to outline the procedures to wind up Jersey registered companies, the circumstances in which transactions entered into by an insolvent company may be set aside, and the circumstances in which a company’s officers and managers may incur civil or criminal liability.
Guy Martin
Partner
Gwendoline Davies
Head of commercial dispute resolution
Gwynneth Tan
Partner
Hannu Ylönen
Partner, Turku office
Harold Brako
Partner
Haroon Laher
Partner, Johannesburg/Sandton
Head north, mobile executives — special tax advantages in the Nordic countries download
In the mid-1990s, around the time that Nokia Corporation was becoming a global handset monolith, serious discussions were held in Finland about the country’s high tax burden on foreign employees’ salaries.
Health and safety
We give expert commercial advice on health and safety issues.
Heather Chandler
Partner
Helen Pickford
Partner
Helen Wilson
Partner
Helen Wyatt
Helen Wyatt has been working in employment law since 1999. She developed a particular interest in providing advice to the recruitment industry upon moving to Goodman Derrick LLP in 2000.
Helping recovery in the IPO markets download
A number of year end reports have drawn attention to the falling number of companies coming to market for the first time over the last five years – in London, by more than half.
Here comes Erbil download
The devastating effects of the 2003 Iraqi War, subsequent sectarian violence and struggles for power have complicated efforts to promote foreign investment, economic growth and reconstruction efforts in the country thought to hold the “cradle of civilization”.
High and dry? Flooding and uninsured risks download
No workable solution has yet been found to the flood insurance question.
High Court rules on competition law damages and conspiracy claims download
The High Court has confirmed that so-called ‘follow on’ damages actions brought under section 47A of the Competition Act 1998 may be based on the tort of conspiracy to use unlawful means.
HMRC: change in policy regarding TOGCs download
Following the case of Robinson Family Ltd v HMRC, HM Revenue & Customs have been forced to retreat from their long standing position that the grant of an overriding lease does not amount to a transfer of a going concern.
Hogan Lovells advises on restructuring of Sino-Forest Corporation
Hogan Lovells has advised the members of the ad-hoc committee of bondholders of Sino-Forest Corporation (Sino-Forest) and the newly formed entity Emerald Plantation Group Limited (NewCo) on the implementation of a Plan of Compromise and Reorganization (the Plan).
Hogan Lovells advises Schroders on Suffolk Care Home Forward fundings
Hogan Lovells advised the Schroder UK Property Fund on the development and leasing of five care homes in Suffolk. The deal was signed on 20 December 2012.
Hogan Lovells advises Vietnam Airlines on ECA financing
Hogan Lovells has advised Vietnam Airlines on the ECA financing of five Airbus A321 aircraft, which closed on 8 December 2012.
Hogan Lovells appoints Gary Veron
Gary Veron has joined Hogan Lovells’ government regulatory practice as a partner in the Washington, DC, office.
Hogan Lovells employment newsletter features information on disability discrimination
Hogan Lovells has released its weekly newsletter on UK employment matters.
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advises on project financing of the Fujairah Oil Terminal
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee has advised on the project financing of the Fujairah Oil Terminal.
Hogan Lovells partner discusses plan to reform General Product Safety Directive
Rod Freeman, a partner at Hogan Lovells, has commented on the European Commission’s proposals for reform of the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) — or GPSD — describing the measures as being of an ‘evolutionary nature’ while having ‘important practical implications’ to those who manufacture, distribute or sell products.
Hogan Lovells partner set to join IATA
Hogan Lovells has announced that Jeffrey N Shane will assume the role of general counsel with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Montreal starting in April.
Hogan Lovells represents Kingdom Holding Company in 360Buy Jingdong transaction
A Hogan Lovells team has represented Kingdom Holding Company in a transaction including 360Buy.
Hong Kong adopts new competition law: part 1 download
After years of consultation and debate, and in the face of continuing opposition from many business sector representatives, Hong Kong is finally on the verge of enacting its first cross-sector competition law.
Hospitality
We advise on every type of product, including destination resorts, city hotels, hotels within shopping malls, serviced apartments and golf clubs.
Hotel Cipriani succeeds in latest round of trademark litigation weblink
Hotel Cipriani has succeeded in its latest round of trademark litigation.
How do you apportion a claim under a liability policy? download
How do you apportion a claim under a liability policy? The answer, according to the Court of Appeal, is you don’t.
How firms can implement a social media strategy download
Facebook, Twitter, e-mails, blogs, YouTube, Linked-In and Skype - words that we are all familiar with as they permeate our day-to-day lives.
How to benefit from auto-enrolment download
Auto enrolment will require all employers to automatically place their employees into a pension scheme and contribute towards it. There are detailed rules about what needs to happen and the deadlines for compliance. Planning ahead will pay dividends and could help employees see the amendments to their pension arrangements as a positive change.
Howard Seife
Partner
HR frequently asked questions — January 2013 download
Employers and their Human Resources advisers face constant difficulties in trying to avoid potential pitfalls posed by current employment and discrimination law.
HSE to bring local authorities into line? download
The Lofstedt Report has recommended that the HSE be given a stronger role in directing local authority health and safety inspection.
Human resources services and labour law
Our firm deals with employment matters including lawsuits for the claim of due payments, compensation for unfair dismissal and any other benefits on behalf of our clients, employers or employees.
Human rights
King & Wood Mallesons is the only large commercial law firm in Australia with a dedicated human rights practice.
Husam Hourani
Managing partner
Ian Bradshaw
Partner
Ian Montrose
Partner
IBM trustee success in rectification claim: active members entitled to an unreduced early retirement pension download
In a case brought by the trustee of the IBM Pension Plan (advised by Nabarro partners Jennifer Bell and Neal Gibson) the High Court has ruled that the scheme documents should be rectified to confirm that active members have a right to retire without employer consent from age 60.
ICT and media
From start-ups to IPOs to publicly traded companies, Acumum can advise you and assist you in establishing, growing and entering new markets.
Implications of the Kuwait TID v. Blom judgment on Wakala contracts download
Wakala contracts are agency agreements that are widely used in Shari’ah compliant Islamic finance transactions.
Important changes relating to litigation costs download
There is a widely held view that lawyers will do anything for money and nothing without it.
Ince & Co advises on formation of Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping Ltd
Ince & Co has advised on the formation of Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping Ltd.
Ince & Co advises on FSRU financing
Ince & Co has advised the banks arranging a US$250m loan facility to Hoegh LNG, financing the construction of a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to be delivered for the Klaipedos Nafta FSRU project in Lithuania.
Ince & Co announces sponsorship of London International Shipping Week
Ince & Co sponsors London International Shipping Week
Ince & Co appoints new head of corporate insurance practice
Ince & Co has announced the appointment of corporate insurance partner Richard Britain, who joins the firm as head of our corporate insurance practice.
Ince & Co looks at passing costs liability down a charterparty chain download
Judgment deals with recoverability of costs of an arbitration as damages in a series of arbitration references.
InCredit: round-up of developments affecting the consumer credit industry — July 2012 download
This month’s round-up of developments affecting the consumer credit industry.
Indemnity agreement for work-related injury revoked for obvious unfairness download
King & Wood Mallesons comments on a case where an indemnity agreement for a work-related injury was revoked for obvious unfairness.
Information governance for lawyers — legal spend management download
This report shows how working with TyMetrix has enabled four international organisations to better understand their spend with external counsel and make significant savings on legal advice.
Infrastructure development
The Infrastructure Development practice counsels clients worldwide on the full range of corporate, financial and regulatory issues affecting their respective industries.
Inheritance tax update download
The Treasury has announced that the Nil Rate Band of £325,000 — the current amount of an estate that can be inherited tax free — is to remain the same until 2019 and will not increase in line with inflation.
Insolvency and restructuring
Our insolvency and restructuring practice draws together banking, corporate, insolvency, investment funds, litigation, regulatory and restructuring expertise from the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey.
Insolvent liquidation download
This note provides a short summary of the two formal insolvent liquidation processes.
Insurance
Our insurance team specialises in advising on the establishment, regulatory compliance and business operations of insurance and reinsurance companies based in the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey.
Insurance
Central to our commercial insurance work is our investment in clients and the effort we put into understanding their needs and problems. We will strive to find you practical and business-like solutions, because litigation in any dispute should always be the last resort.
Insurance
Al Tamimi & Company operates a specialist insurance practice to cater for all aspects of the Middle East’s insurance industry, including major regional and international insurers, brokers, third-party administrators and reinsurers.
Insurance
Bowman Gilfillan offers insurance expertise in both the dispute resolution and corporate departments.
Insurance and reinsurance
Whether our client is an insurer, reinsurer, intermediary, financial institution or governmental entity, we can address all aspects of the property-casualty and life and health business
Insurance and reinsurance
Ince & Co has worked with the insurance and reinsurance markets for more than 100 years.
Insurance and reinsurance law
The lawyers within our Insurance and Reinsurance Law practice advise insurance and reinsurance companies as well as insurance intermediaries on all regulatory matters relevant to their businesses.
Insurance and reinsurance: new developments in the law of vicarious liability download
Liability insurers need to be aware of the US Supreme Court’s decision in The Catholic Child Welfare Society and others v Various Claimants and the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools [2012] UKSC 56, which represents a further development in the law of vicarious liability.
Insurance e-brief: November 2012 download
The objective of this e-brief is to provide short and focused summaries of legal developments of interest to insurance professionals in the UK and elsewhere.
InSure: developments affecting the insurance industry — December 2012 download
This month’s round-up of developments affecting the insurance industry.
InSure: round-up of developments affecting the insurance industry — November 2012 download
This month’s round-up of developments affecting the insurance industry.
Intellectual and industrial property law
We undertake the task of securing and registering trademarks in Cyprus and Greece, as well as with the centralised agency of the European Union based in Alicante, Spain.
Intellectual property
The IP department has always been a pioneer practice in developing the practice of law and pushing its boundaries.
Intellectual property
We represent clients on the creation, development, exploitation and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property.
Intellectual property
Chadbourne & Parke’s intellectual property practice offers clients the highly specialised legal and technical expertise of an intellectual property ‘boutique’ combined with the business and litigation skills of a multinational general-practice law firm.
Intellectual property
The firm’s intellectual property attorneys advise private and publicly traded businesses in a wide range of sectors.
Intellectual property
Acumum is undoubtedly a leader in international intellectual property (IP), due to our extensive experience in this field.
Intellectual property
The King & Wood Mallesons IP team is among the largest and most highly regarded practices in China.
Intellectual property
Innovators rely on Mayer Brown to help protect, preserve and enforce their intellectual property assets.
Intellectual property
Combining careful planning with good judgement to help you protect your intellectual property.
Intellectual property
Our intellectual property group helps drive your business growth by protecting and leveraging your ideas and innovations, your brand and your creative works.
Intellectual property
We are recognised as being one of a small handful of go-to firms for intellectual property in Europe and Asia.
Intellectual property
We work closely with our clients to ensure that they maintain the right protection to safeguard their intellectual capital, develop their businesses or protect their creative work and, where appropriate, to secure the enforcement of their rights against unauthorised use.
Intellectual property
Our mission is to safeguard and enhance our clients brands and reputations. Through our expertise, we strive to reduce the time our clients spend dealing with problems in order to achieve their desired result, thereby increasing the value of their brands.
Intellectual property
DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice is one of the largest groups of IP lawyers in the world. Nearly 400 lawyers develop asset management and protection strategies designed to help clients manage risk, continue growth and protect market share around the globe.
Intellectual property
Karanovic & Nikolic’s IP team brings together leading intellectual property lawyers, commercial and corporate lawyers to provide a full service to clients across the jurisdictions of the former Yugoslavia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
Intellectual property
The Intellectual Property Department at Walker Morris has established a truly seamless one-stop service for clients, advising on all types of contentious and non-contentious matters, including licensing, merchandising and securitisation, patent and other IP litigation, and research and technology collaboration.
Intellectual property
Simmons & Simmons is a full-service intellectual property practice providing clients with an unparalleled level of expertise and service.
Intellectual property
We give our clients legal assistance with regard to copyright, trademark and other intellectual and industrial property rights issues.
Intellectual Property & Data Protection 2013: Legal developments you need to know about download
This is a short guide to some of the key legal developments for intellectual property and data protection in 2013.
Intellectual property and technology news download
Focusing on the Asia Pacific region, we discuss some of the key issues to consider when taking your business online.
Intellectual property litigation
The Curtis Intellectual Property Litigation team combines the skills of seasoned trial lawyers with the technical expertise of registered patent attorneys and Ph.D-level advisers.
Interest rate swap founds an interesting case weblink
This case provides a useful analysis of certain circumstances in which a banking deal can be done.
Internal investigations
Attorneys in the Curtis Internal Investigations practice advise companies investigating potential issues of misconduct within their own organisations.
International arbitration
The Curtis international arbitration group represents clients from both the public and private sectors, and is active in both commercial and investor-state arbitration.
International arbitration
Cross-border disputes are increasingly common, involving different cultures, legal systems and business concepts. They are often complex, time consuming and costly.
International corporate rescue: intellectual property licenses and US bankruptcy law download
The treatment of intellectual property licenses under US bankruptcy law
International shipping law
The firm provides regional and international support to ship owners, cargo interests, insurers and P&I clubs, as well as bankers dealing with the shipping industry.
International trade
The Curtis international trade group provides clients with practical solutions to global trade, international investment, market access and export control issues.
International trade
Our international trade practice helps open markets and resolve trade disputes.
International trade
Globalisation has fuelled a rapid increase in cross-border trade and investment. To compete in today’s challenging economic climate, companies must navigate an evolving set of international, national and local trade rules and polices.
International trade and commodities
Ince’s international trade and commodities group has for many years been a leading provider of legal services to the world’s major commodity trading companies.
International trusts and private client
Mourant Ozannes’ International Trusts & Private Client practice group (ITPC) is led from the firm’s London office by former barrister and international trusts litigation specialist Douglas Close.
International Who's Who of Business Lawyers recognises Al Tamimi lawyers
Al Tamimi & Company’s Hassan Arab, deputy managing partner and regional head of litigation, and Rita Jaballah, partner of dispute resolution, have been recognised as leading asset recovery lawyers in the 2012 International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers.
Introduction to employee-ownership download
Businesses can engage people to work for them on many different terms. They may have full-time, part-time or fixed-term employees, workers or self-employed individuals.
InVest: developments affecting banks, wealth managers, brokers and funds — August 2012 download
This month’s round-up of developments affecting banks, wealth managers, brokers and funds.
Investment funds
Our investment funds practice area serves the whole investment management value chain. We offer comprehensive legal services for the structuring and formation of both regulated and unregulated investment funds.
Investment management
The Curtis Investment Management group has been counselling investment managers and investors on a global scale for close to half a century. Our clients include domestic and international financial institutions, fund managers and their sponsors and principals.
IP Highlights: Latest stories and IP news from South East Europe download
In the ever-developing and ever-changing world of Intellectual Property, news and exciting projects are never in short supply.
IP, commercial, communication and technology
We advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of the intellectual property, commercial, communication and technology sectors in which our clients operate.
Iran sanctions developments download
This alert provides an update regarding US sanctions against Iran. As noted in previous updates, the US continues to expand sanctions against Iran.
Iran sanctions update: Further restrictive measures against Iran download
We set out below an overview of the most significant further restrictions imposed by the EU Council Decision 2012/635 of 15 October 2012 Regulation 1263/2012. These further restrictions apply in conjunction with the pre-existing restrictions, details of which can be found in our previous updates.
IRS proposes rules on gain recognition agreements for outbound transfers download
The IRS has issued proposed regulations regarding the implications of the failure to file or comply with documentation requirements to qualify for non-recognition of gain in ‘outbound’ transfers of certain property to foreign corporations.
Is investment advice exempt from VAT? download
The Advocat General (AG) has opined that investment advice provided to an investment fund constituted an activity of management and therefore benefitted from VAT exemption.
IT and telecommunications
Taylor Wessing’s team of specialist IT and telecommunications lawyers carries out standalone technology and telecommunications work for a diverse mix of clients.
IT contracts — dealing with the risk of supplier insolvency download
At a recent Shoosmiths event, lawyers shared practical experience of the risks and potential remedies associated with the insolvency of IT suppliers.
J Warren Gorrell Jr
Co-chief executive officer
James Keates
Partner
James Needham
Partner
Jane Waters
Head of HR
Janette Speed
Partner
Jarmo Makkonen
Partner, Kuopio office
Jason Jackson
Partner
Jeanette Harwood
Head of regulatory and compliance
Jeremy Clay
Partner
Jeremy Hoyland
Managing partner
Jeremy Moore
Head of real estate
Jeremy Scholes
Head of competition
Jim Taylor
Partner
Joanne McGuinness
Partner
Job applicants' health: can employers ask about it? download
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued guidance for employers and job applicants on pre employment health questions.
Joel Kordan
Partner
John Hamer
Head of corporate
John Roberts
Partner
John Wright
Partner
Joining the Main Board: A field guide for applicants to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange download
The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) is one of the world’s largest and most liquid markets for securities trading.
Jon Schlosberg
Chairman
Jonathan Douglas
Partner
Jonathan Grigg
Partner
Jonathan Naylor
Partner
Jonathan Rigby
Managing partner
Joseph D Pizzurro
Managing partner
Journey to the UK Financial Conduct Authority — what should we expect? download
On 15 October 2012 the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) published a document entitled ‘Journey to the FCA’.
Juha Pekka Katainen
Managing partner, Helsinki office
Julian C D'Esposito
Partner
Julian Scott
Partner
July 2012: Pensions update download
An overview of issues facing the pensions sector, covering automatic enrolment and age related factors in financial services.
June 2012: TransAtlantic newsletter download
Covering issues facing US companies in the UK market.
Juuso Tuppurainen
Partner, Jyväskylä office
Karen Carter
Director of marketing and business development
Karen Fletcher
Partner
Karen Harvie
Partner
Karen Stewart
Partner
Kath Livingston
Partner
Ken Davidson
Head of IT
Kenneth S Geller
Managing partner
Kevin McCavish
Partner
Key legislative proposals on establishment of the Independent Insurance Authority in Hong Kong download
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has, on 26 October 2012, published legislative proposals on establishment of the Independent Insurance Authority (IIA).
Khaled Saqqaf
Partner and head of Jordan and Iraq offices
Kiernan Bell
Managing partner, Bermuda
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Investec on financing of Catalyst's acquisition of RBIA
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Investec on financing of Catalyst’s acquisition of RBIA.
King & Wood Mallesons acts on renewal of financing facility
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) as arranger on the renewal of a $200m, three-year financing facility for engineering and project services company Clough Limited.
King & Wood Mallesons advises Adcorp on Paxus acquisition
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Adcorp, South Africa’s largest employment services company, on its acquisition of Computer Sciences Corporation’s Australian IT staffing unit, Paxus.
King & Wood Mallesons advises on cross-border wind farm acquisition
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Guohua Energy Investment Co (Guohua) on its acquisition of a 75 per cent stake in Hydro Tasmania’s 168MW Musselroe wind farm project.
King & Wood Mallesons appoints Stephen Minns as chairman of Australian board
King & Wood Mallesons (Australia) appoints Stephen Minns as chairman of Australian board.
King & Wood Mallesons hires Tom Fotheringham as senior associate
Tom Fotheringham has joined King & Wood Mallesons’ Brisbane office as senior associate.
King & Wood Mallesons represents Daimler AG in BAIC Motor transaction
King & Wood Mallesons has represented Daimler AG in a transaction involving BAIC Motor.
Kirsten Hewson
Partner
Krogerus associate discusses securities custody issues at Nordic conference
On 7 February, Krogerus senior associate Tom Fagernäs spoke at the Nordic Back Office conference on securities custody issues.
Kuwait: new companies law download
A positive step has been taken by the Parliament of Kuwait to reflect the changes that have occurred over the past years concerning commerce and industry in the GCC region and in various economies around the globe.
Kuwait: requirements for obtaining approval of a private placement memorandum from the Capital Markets Authority download
The Capital Markets Authority (“CMA”) is currently the regulatory authority primarily responsible for regulating the marketing, offer and sale of securities in Kuwait. Chapter 9 of the Capital Markets Law governs the placement memorandum of securities issued by companies.
KWM advises on A$1.2bn Whitehaven Coal bank facility
King & Wood Mallesons has advised a syndicate of banks including Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank and Macquarie on their fully underwritten offer of a A$1.2bn Senior Secured Bank Facility to Whitehaven Coal.
Labour law
We assist our clients in all aspects of labour law.
Landlord's possession claim not defeated by counterclaim in damages weblink
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an alleged breach of a landlord’s covenants will not defeat a claim for possession, even though a counterclaim in damages is possible.
Late-payment directive download
The European Commission has passed a number of directives relating to late payment, the latest of which is Directive 2011/7/EU.
Latin America
For nearly two centuries, Curtis has represented Latin American clients as well as foreign clients doing business in the region.
Law a la mode — Winter 2012–13 (China and global spending) download
China’s middle class is set to drive global consumer spending.
Lawrence Rosenberg
Partner
Leases to GP partnerships: symptoms of change, and immunisation for landlords download
The demise of the primary care trusts and the emergence of GP consortia raises legal issues for landlords of primary care premises.
Leasing
For over the past three decades, leasing transactions have been an integral part of Chadbourne’s award-winning project finance practice
Lee I Miller
Global Co-Chairman
Legal and industry support
Our seasoned, internationally experienced professionals can offer added-value LPO services to your organisation.
Legal guide — holding companies in Cyprus download
Pamboridis offers a legal guide to holding companies in Cyprus.
Legal guide — incorporating a Cyprus company download
Pamboridis offers a legal guide to incorporating a Cyprus company.
Legal guide — shipping in Cyprus download
Pamboridis offers a legal guide to shipping in Cyprus.
Legal issues in cloud computing download
Remote access computing services, whereby software applications, databases, data storage, network configuration and programming tools are made available to clients as a service, are becoming increasingly popular.
Legislation and policy
Our Legislation & Policy Practice consists of lawyers who regularly contribute to the development and drafting of a significant number of laws and subsidiary legislation around the Middle East.
Leo Verhoeff
Partner
Leon Kruger
Chief executive officer
Life sciences
The Curtis Life Sciences group provides a wide range of legal services to clients in the life sciences sector, including manufacturers, funds and institutions.
Life settlement and insurance products
Chadbourne’s life settlement and insurance products practice has advised clients on a range of life settlement, viatical and other insurance-related transactions.
Liquidated damages in the UAE download
International contractors from common law jurisdictions will be familiar with the concept of liquidated damages.
Lisa Williams
Partner
Listing and Prospectus Rules update: A round-up of changes to the UK FSA Handbook in 2012 download
In January 2012, the UK Financial Services Authority published a consultation paper in which it set out numerous proposals for changes to the Listing Rules, Prospectus Rules and Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules.
Litigation
Addleshaw Goddard’s 27-partner, 80-associate-strong litigation department is a key pillar of the firm.
Litigation
Mourant Ozannes’ litigation practice has an international reputation.
Litigation
We have an experienced and high-quality team of more than 100 litigators located across all of our offices, which means we can put together the right team to handle your dispute, wherever and however it occurs.
Litigation
Chadbourne’s litigation department has earned a national reputation for excellence in complex high-stakes, high-profile business disputes.
Litigation
Our litigation department is recognised as one of the leading local litigation teams.
Litigation and arbitration
Every day companies must manage the myriad risks inherent in doing business internationally or locally. When disputes arise, many of the world’s leading companies turn to our global team of experienced litigators to represent their interests.
Litigation and dispute resolution
We are one of the most successful and largest litigation and dispute resolution teams outside London, offering specialists experienced in areas including banking, commercial contracts, construction, corporate and partnership, engineering, fraud and asset recovery, IT and telecommuncations, judicial review, pensions, product recall, professional negligence, real estate and regulatory.
Litigation and dispute resolution
Our litigation and dispute resolution practice has extensive experience of successfully resolving increasingly complex and high-value commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors worldwide.
Litigation and dispute resolution
Mayer Brown’s Litigation practice has the intellectual depth, creativity and geographic scope to successfully resolve virtually any type of legal dispute.
Litigation and disputes
Our litigation and dispute resolution teams has highly skilled specialists with the expertise to solve whatever contentious problem you are facing. We have more than 260 litigation legal advisers based across the UK who are waiting to help you.
Litigation and insolvency
Appleby’s Litigation & Insolvency group is truly international. Our lawyers act on a wide range of significant and high-profile cases in the fields of trust litigation, commercial litigation, corporate litigation and fund disputes and on insolvency, regulatory and insurance matters.
Litigation funding for liquidators in Hong Kong: exemption applied with a PRC twist download
A recent endorsement and application of an exemption in Hong Kong to champerty and maintenance adds an interesting PRC dimension to the developing body of case law in Hong Kong allowing litigation funding for liquidators.
Litigation landscape in 2013 download
We previously reported on a number of key changes to litigation funding envisaged by Lord Justice Jackson in his Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Litigation, arbitration and employment
Hogan Lovells’ Litigation, Arbitration and Employment practice has a long track record of achievement in complex, high-stakes, international disputes.
Lloyd's List Top 100 names two Ince & Co shipping partners
Two Ince & Co shipping partners have been named in Lloyd’s List Top 100.
Lobbying
Chadbourne has compiled an outstanding record in lobbying congress and the executive branch on behalf of clients.
Logistics and transport
Taylor Wessing has developed and negotiated complex logistics contracts for major commercial enterprises that go far beyond the traditional warehousing contracts.
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR): the Wheatley Review download
On 28 September 2012, HM Treasury published the final report on the review of the London Interbank Offered Rate undertaken by Martin Wheatley, FSA Managing Director and Chief-Executive designate of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
London: Equity Capital Markets download
Whilst there has been a global decline in the number of new public listings, the UK has long been a popular listing destination.
Louise Hadland
Director of human resources
Love in the workplace: heartache for employers? download
Romantic relationships between colleagues are presenting various legal concerns for employers.
Lynn Knight
Partner
M&A transactions — legitimate non-compete or market-sharing download
While in most M&A transactions it is standard practice for a Purchaser to insist on non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions from the Vendor, one does need to ensure they are drafting within what is deemed permissible to ensure they are enforceable and avoid risk fines under EU competition law.
Maja Jovancevic
Partner (banking & finance)
Malcolm Moller
Managing partner, Mauritius and Seychelles
Malcolm Pike
Divisional managing partner
Malta — iGaming Regulations, Licensing & Compliance Services download
As the first EU jurisdiction to welcome gaming — back in 2000 — Malta is an established, well reputed jurisdiction in which to start, relocate, or be based in order to expand your gaming operations.
Malta: asset trading & holding tax efficient structuring — an overview download
A guide to obtaining tax efficiency through basing operations in Malta.
Malta: Aviation Law Registration & Services download
Aviation, highlighted by the Maltese Government as a growth industry is actively encouraged with the provision of very attractive fiscal benefits.
Malta: maritime registration & services download
Malta has encouraged the registration and use of the Malta Flag by both commercial ship and yacht owners; through the investment and improvement of both administrative services and the maritime infrastructure on Malta.
Malta’s remittance system download
A Malta incorporated company is considered ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta & are subject to tax on their world-wide income. A company which is not incorporated in Malta but is managed and controlled in Malta is taxed on a remittance basis on its foreign sourced income.
Managing ill and injured workers: best practice download
A guide to Australian employment law as it covers workers with long term medical conditions, disabilities or injuries.
Managing sickness download
Goodman Derrick sets out some useful reminders on how to deal with sickness absence.
Managing the risks and costs of e-discovery in multiple related investigations and litigations download
A guide to the effective management of electronic data where it is potentially implicated in a number of disputes.
Mandatory carbon reporting for UK quoted businesses download
Yesterday, Nick Clegg announced that the Government will enact legislation mandating that all companies listed on the London Stock Exchange must measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions from April 2013.
Manufacturing and distribution
Curtis represents companies in the business of manufacturing and distributing goods.
Marco Franzini
Partner
Marika Franceschi
Partner
Maritime and yacht registration
Malta has encouraged the registration and use of the Malta flag by both commercial ship and yacht owners, through the investment and improvement of both administrative services and the maritime infrastructure on Malta.
Marjan Poljak
Partner (commercial and healthcare)
Mark Dawson
Partner
Mark Devereux
Senior partner
Mark Kendrick
Partner
Mark McLaughlin
Partner
Mark Shepherd
Partner
Markku Lehtola
Partner, Tampere office
Martin Emmison
Partner
Martin Letza
Partner
Martin Scott
Head of construction and engineering
Matias A Vega
Managing partner
Matthew Jones
Partner
Matthew Kenwood
Partner
May 2012: Pensions update download
Analysis of recent developments in the pensions sector, including the High Court judgment on the BBC’s pensionable salary cap and age discrimination law.
Mayer Brown advises on facility for Sirius Real Estate
Mayer Brown has completed a transaction for Macquarie Bank Limited, advising on a four-year €28.5m facility for Sirius Real Estate Limited.
Mayer Brown represents Sinochem for oil and gas transaction
Mayer Brown has announced today that it is representing Sinochem Petroleum USA LLC on a $1.7bn transaction to purchase a 40 per cent undivided interest in approximately 207,000 net oil and natural gas leasehold acres.
Mayer Brown strengthens Corporate and Securities
Mayer Brown has announced that William T Heller IV and Harry R Beaudry have joined the firm as partners in its Corporate and Securities practice in Houston.
Mayor Brown advises on US commercial paper programme
Mayer Brown has announced today that it advised China International Marine Containers (Hong Kong) Limited (CIMC) on the establishment of a $600m US commercial paper programme supported by a letter of credit from Bank of China, New York Branch.
Media
Our media experience extends back to the formative years of commercial television and, since then, our media practice has been consistently central to our practice and to our hard-won reputation.
Melanie Chell
Partner
Mergers and acquisitions
Lawyers in our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice have extensive experience in the full range of sophisticated M&A transactions, ranging in size from a few million to billions of dollars.
Mergers and acquisitions
The Mergers and Acquisitions practice advises private and public entities in a range of transactional matters, counselling buyers, sellers and targets in connection with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, strategic alliances and other related transactions.
Mergers and acquisitions
We handle some of the biggest and most significant mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the Middle East.
Mergers and acquisitions
We advise on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions in the public and private markets, many of which have cross-border elements.
Mergers and acquisitions
Members of our team have been involved in significant M&A transactions either locally, within Cyprus or Greece, or regionally extending beyond the boundaries of the jurisdictions where we operate offices.
Mergers and acquisitions
Our mergers and acquisitions team has experience in private acquisitions, privitisations and public procurements.
Merilyn Kron
Head of marketing
Michael Cant
Partner
Michael Collins
Partner
Michael J Burns
Managing partner, British Virgin Islands
Michael Logan
Partner
Michael Stevens
Head of commercial
Michael Taylor
Head of banking
Michael Williams
Managing partner, BVI
Michelle Elstein
International business development director
Michelle Sherwood
Partner
Michelle Stephenso
Partner
Milan Lazic
Partner (dispute resolution)
Milos Vuckovic
Senior partner
Mining in Africa: a legal overview download
The future is bright for mining in Africa. More than 30% of the world’s global mineral reserves are found in Africa, yet less than 5% of the total global mineral exploration and extraction budget is invested in the continent.
Mining in the Asia Pacific: a legal overview download
There is no escaping the fact we are in the midst of recovery from the 2008/09 global financial crisis, which spared no corner of the globe.
Mixed use developments incorporating hotel and residential features download
Dubai is now familiar with the concept of Jointly Owned Property where developments are subdivided into “Units”, being the separately owned part of the development (for which the Owner will receive their title), and “Common Areas”, which are to be owned by all Owners in undivided shares and managed by the “Owners Association”.
Modernising the European insolvency regulation download
There is no supranational overarching law that seeks to harmonise the laws applicable to either individual or corporate insolvency throughout all jurisdictions within the EU.
Mohamed Khodeir
Partner and head of Qatar office
Mohammed Norri
Head of Baghdad office
Mongolia foreign labour force ratio for 2013 download
On 22 December 2012, the government of Mongolia issued resolution #192 approving the foreign labour force quota ratio for 2013.
Monica Burch
Senior partner
Mourant Ozannes and Shearman and Sterling at regulatory and SEC enforcement seminar
Cayman Islands financial services providers will attend a regulatory and SEC enforcement seminar organised by Mourant Ozannes in collaboration with international law firm Shearman and Sterling.
Mourant Ozannes boosts litigation team
Mourant Ozannes has strengthened its Litigation practice by recruiting 11 additional litigators in the lead-up to 2013.
Mourant Ozannes makes senior appointments
Mourant Ozannes has promoted eight lawyers to the position of senior associate.
Mourant Ozannes partner set to speak at HFMWeek summit in Macau
Mourant Ozannes partner Alex Last is set to participate at the HFMWeek Asia Operational Leaders Summit in Macau on 26 February 2013.
Mourant Ozannes sponsors Jersey Construction Council seminars
The Jersey Construction Council has launched its 2013 winter seminar series in conjunction with Mourant Ozannes.
Müjdem Aksoy
Senior associate, corporate
Nabarro acts for Google in UK site acquisition
Nabarro has acted for Google on the acquisition of a site at Argent’s King’s Cross estate for the development of the technology giant’s new UK headquarters.
Nabarro advises on Bayfield & Trinity merger on AIM
Nabarro continues to advise on major AIM-related M&A having advised on the proposed merger between Bayfield Energy Holdings, an upstream oil and gas exploration and production company with interests in Trinidad & Tobago and South Africa, with Trinity Exploration & Production.
Nabarro advises UK Coal on restructuring as Coalfield Resources plc
Nabarro has advised long-term client UK Coal on the restructuring of its business which completed on Monday 10 December. The company will now be known as Coalfield Resources plc.
Nabarro helps S4B secure Manchester housing PFI opportunity
Nabarro has advised Equitix-led consortium S4B on its successful tender to become preferred bidder for a £113m PFI housing regeneration scheme for Manchester City Council.
Nabarro recruits for corporate team
Nabarro has recruited Jeremy Phillips to its corporate team.
Nathan Rees
Partner
Neal Lomax
Managing partner, Cayman Islands
Need to Know HR update now available from Winckworth Sherwood download
The latest edition of Need to Know HR Update Issue Two 2013.
Nergis Beşiroğlu
Associate, litigation
New 2013 rates and limits for employment claims and payments download
The new limits on employment tribunal awards and on statutory payments for 2013 have been announced.
New companies ordinance expected to take effect in 2014 download
Rewriting the Companies Ordinance (CO), Hong Kong’s primary corporate statute, was no doubt a long and arduous process.
New competition law in the UAE download
On 23 February 2013 the Law concerning regulation of competition will come into force in the UAE regulating specifically competition in the form of restrictive agreements, the abuse of dominant position and economic concentration.
New consequences for late payments in commercial transaction download
The Serbian Parliament passed the Law on the Terms for the Settlement of Monetary Obligations in Commercial Transactions on 15 December 2012.
New costs management rules — a good thing for litigation clients? download
The introduction of costs management rules will be important to litigants.
New CSRC guidance for overseas listing by Chinese companies download
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) released its Regulatory Guidance on Application Documents and Examination Procedures of Issuing Shares Abroad and Overseas Listing by Company Limited by Shares (“Guidance”) on 20 December 2012.
New DIFC data protection law comes into force download
The Dubai International Financial Centre , a financial services free zone located in the Emirate of Dubai, has its own ‘European style’ data protection law, applicable in the jurisdiction of the DIFC.
New filing form to increase burden in Chinese merger control process download
On 6 June, 2012, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) posted online a revised template form for filing merger clearance applications in China.
New FMLA poster required by 8 March 2013 download
On 6 February 2013, the US Department of Labor issued new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations that take effect on 8 March 2013.
New law combating information technology crimes download
Last month the President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Law No. 5 of 2012 (“New Cyber Crime Law”) a comprehensive piece of legislation on combating cyber crimes.
New legal framework and practical issues for non-performing loans in Serbia download
The National Bank of Serbia has amended the Decision on Risk Management to tackle the issue of rising non-performing loans.
New obligations to report cyber attacks: will they apply to your business? download
The EU has proposed new measures on cyber attack reporting.
New regulations and guidance to bolster the community right to challenge download
The right for community and other groups to challenge the way in which public services are delivered, which is set out in the Localism Act 2011, has been bolstered by new Regulations and draft Guidance.
New taxes hit UK residential property download
In the Budget, the Chancellor stuck to his promise to come down like a “tonne of bricks” on wealthy individuals who are seen as not paying their fair share of SDLT by buying valuable residential property in corporate vehicles and eventually selling the shares in those corporate vehicles free of SDLT.
New Turkish law governing acquisition of immovable property by foreign investors download
Onur Gülsaran and Biricik Bengisu Dinc¸er of law firm Cerrahoglu discuss new principles in Turkish law governing the acquisition of immovable property by foreign investors.
New UK property taxation rules download
The UK government announced proposals in its 2012 Budget to introduce new tax charges for high-value residential properties and for properties owned by ‘non-natural persons’.
New UK Timber Regulations download
New UK regulations come into force on 3 March 2013 to enforce the EU Timber Regulations.
New York Law Journal — economic interest defence to tortious interference claims download
Commercial update focuses on the economic interest defence to tortious interference claims.
News Group Newspapers Limited settles High Court action by Matt Nixson
Matt Nixson and News Group Newspapers Limited have reached an agreement, without admission of liability, to settle the claims brought by Matt Nixson against News Group Newspapers Limited in respect of the termination of his employment.
Next-generation data collection download
Learn about next-generation targeted collection solutions that save time and money on downstream data processing and attorney review.
Next-generation vehicles
Our lawyers are well versed on all aspects of the next-generation vehicles industry and are capable of assisting a range of industry participants with their legal needs.
Niall Logan
Partner
Niall Murphy
Partner
Nicholas Shepherd
Partner
Nicholas Tubb
Partner
Nicola Ellen
Corporate responsibility director
Nigel Adams
Partner
Nigel Rea
Executive officer
No frustration of charterparty where cost of repairing vessel exceeded her market value download
The principal issue in this case was whether a time charterparty was frustrated after the vessel was involved in a collision and the costs of repairing the vessel exceeded her market value.
No liability for Australian subsidiary for offshore website download
The Federal Court has dismissed defamation and discrimination claims against Google Australia.
No notice required before suspending performance under Supplytime 1989 download
The Commercial Court has recently determined a question of law arising under the Supplytime 1989 charterparty form.
November 2012: Pensions update download
An overview of issues facing the pensions sector, with attention to recent government reforms.
Novoship obtains Commercial Court judgment
Novoship (part of Sovcomflot Group) has obtained a Commercial Court judgment of approx. US$169m.
Offshore wind energy — contractual risks and liabilities download
The UK offshore wind energy sector has come a long way since the first offshore wind farm was completed in 2000 at Blyth Harbour in the northeast of England, with just two turbines totalling 4MW.
OFT’s first review of NHS Foundation Trust merger download
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) review of a merger between two NHS Foundation Trusts is the first of its kind.
Oil and gas
Curtis advises clients on oil and gas matters throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Oliver Brookshaw
Partner
Olswang advises on financing of TV drama production company
Olswang has acted for leading TV drama producers Greg Brenman and Roanna Benn on the foundation of Drama Republic Ltd, the pair’s new London-based production company.
Olswang advises shareholders on sale of Napier Turbochargers to Wabtec Corporation
Olswang has advised shareholders on the sale of Napier Turbochargers to Wabtec.
Olswang advises Warner Music Group on £487m acquisition of Parlophone
Olswang has advised WMG on its acquisition of Parlophone.
Olswang and industry specialists discuss impending Cinema Communication review
International law firm Olswang has hosted a special event at the 63rd Berlin Film Festival to discuss the impending review of the EU Cinema Communication with industry specialists, including lead panellists Amanda Nevil, chief executive officer of the British Film Institute, and Peter Dinges, chief executive officer of the German Federal Film Board (FFA).
Olswang appoints Azlinda Ariffin-Boromand as a partner in its corporate team
Olswang has appointed Azlinda Ariffin-Boromand as a partner in the corporate team.
Olswang assists Gamesys Group with Virgin Games acquisition
Olswang has advised the Gamesys Group, a UK online gaming group, on its acquisition of Virgin Games.
Olswang assists with £66m investment by US equity firm
Olswang has acted for INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organisation, on the acquisition by Leeds Equity Partners of a 25 per cent stake of the business for £66m.
Olswang Corporate Quarterly — Autumn 2012 download
An overview of issues in corporate law, including indemnity insurance and the balance of power between directors and shareholders.
Olswang Corporate Quarterly — Spring 2012 download
An overview of issues in corporate law, featuring market abuse, debt restructuring and the CRC energy efficiency regulations.
Olswang helps QSoft transfer radio licences
Olswang has acted for long-standing client QSoft Consulting in a transaction to transfer its Gaydar Radio DAB Broadcasting licenses to Gaydio, the UK’s first FM gay radio station.
Olswang strengthens corporate team with German partner
Olswang has added new partner Thomas Schubert to its German team.
Olswang writes arbitration note for LexisPSL
Olswang’s arbitration team has been chosen to write the ‘Arbitration in the TMT Sectors’ practice note for LexisNexis’s new legal knowledge site, LexisPSL.
On the right track: Second Draft Amendments to China's Copyright Law published download
The National Copyright Administration of China (“NCAC”) released the first draft amendments to China’s Copyright Law at the end of March 2012.
On your NED be it: a reminder of the expectations of the role of non-executive directors download
On 18 January, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) published a guidance note on the liability of non-executive directors (NEDs).
Online behavioural advertising: the new rules download
From 4 February 2013, organisations using targeting advertising online - known as ‘online behavioural advertising’ (OBA) - will be required to tell web users about their use of OBA and allow them to opt-out of having their data collected and used for OBA.
Onur Gülsaran
Partner, corporate
Outline of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 download
An outline of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, and its uses in the trading of securities.
Overview of amendments proposed in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Draft Amendment Bill 2012 download
Overview of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Draft Amendment Bill 2012.
Özge Esin Soley
Principal, corporate
Pamboridis acts as head counsel and project legal leader in Hella Sat purchase negotiations
Pamboridis acts as head counsel for Hellas Sat purchase negotiations.
Pamboridis picks Electra Papadopoulou Makedona as non-contentious head
Pamboridis has appointed Electra Papadopoulou Makedona as head of non-contentious department
Pamboridis selects Yiota Kythreotou Theodorou as managing partner
Pamboridis names Yiota Kythreotou Theodorou as managing partner.
Panel warning on deal protections: UK Takeover Panel review of the 2011 changes to the Code download
The Takeover Panel has conducted its promised operational review of the reforms to the Code which took effect in September 2011.
Paris International Litigation Bulletin no. 3 download
Developments in French law, including changes in legislation and regulatory regimes, the Frech civil procedure and anti-corruption efforts.
Partner Andrew Otis presents International Affairs Award to US Diplomatic Corps
Partner Andrew Otis, chair of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association, presented its 2013 Distinction in International Affairs Award to the men and women of the US professional diplomatic corps who dedicate their careers to furthering peace through international diplomacy.
Patents
Our patents group is one of the largest and best known in Europe. Highly experienced in both contentious and non-contentious patent matters, we help our clients, based in Europe and internationally, to exploit, protect, manage and defend their IP rights.
Patrick Cantrill
Head of intellectual property
Patrick Sherrington
Partner, London
Patrick Wallace
Partner
Paul A Jorissen
Partner, co-head, global finance
Paul Carney
Partner
Paul Christopher
Managing partner, Hong Kong
Paul De Vince
Partner
Paul Devitt
Managing partner
Paul Gostelow
Chartered accountant
Paul Herbert
Partner
Paul Knight
Partner
Paul Li
Partner, head of Asia
Paul W Theiss
Chairman
Paul Webb
Partner
Payments for creditors to vote for proposals held not to be bribes download
A facilitation payment to encourage creditors to vote through the restructuring proposals of creditors’ debts has been held by the High Court not to be an illegal bribe.
Penalty clauses — how to spot them and how to avoid them download
As highlighted by a recent High Court decision, any party hoping to rely on forfeiture clauses, put and call arrangements or compulsory buy-back provisions will need to ensure that they do not constitute unenforceable penalties. We look at the practical points to consider arising from the case.
Penalty clauses and liquidated damages: traps for the unwary download
A recent judgement has reignited debate about ‘take or pay’ clauses.
Pension schemes: pension protection fund and contingent assets download
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published its Levy Estimate for the 2013/14 levy year.
Pensions
Our pensions team, which is ranked in the top tier for pensions in the south east (Legal 500, 2011–12) offers a specialist practice combining high-quality advice and support with competitive fees.
Pensions
Our specialists can provide expert advice on every aspect of pensions.
Pensions (QROPS and QNUPS)
Acumum can assist QROP schemes in the preliminary discussions with the Malta Financial Services Authority, as well as assisting in the setting up and licensing of your QROP scheme.
Pensions update — February 2013 download
Nabarro has released its pensions update for February 2013.
Performance bonds in Qatar — contracts strike back download
This article sheds some light on the treatment of performance bonds under Qatari law. It identifies the ways in which a contractor may resist the arbitrary encashment of such instruments.
Permitted development rights — office to residential conversion download
The Government is introducing a new permitted development right to allow offices to be converted into flats without the need for planning permission.
Peter Duff
Partner
Peter Ferbrache
Senior partner
Peter M Wolrich
Managing partner, Paris office
Peter Pichler
Chief operating officer
Pharmaceutical law
Our pharma team is highly knowledgeable about the process of development, testing and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products and their entire lifecycle.
Phil Barnes
Partner
Philip Baldwin
Partner
Philip Goodstone
Partner
Philip Langford
Partner
Philip Mudd
Head of banking, restructuring and insolvency
Picard v Primeo: Cayman Court considers assistance in a post-Rubin world download
This briefing from Mourant Ozannes focuses on Picard v Primeo and looks at how the Cayman Court considers assistance in a post-Rubin world.
Planning
We provide expert planning advice to private and public sector clients.
Planning
As an important and valued client, we know you require a planning team that understands and appreciates your business, meets and beats your deadlines and provides timely, pragmatic and commercial planning advice in a cost-effective manner.
Planning and environment
Excellent client service, superb technical ability and invaluable practical experience: these are key qualities that define the Planning & Environment Team at Walker Morris.
Planning and environment
The expertise of Taylor Wessing’s Planning & Environment team extends to advising on all areas of planning and environmental law, regulation and policy.
Planning permission: Humpty Dumpty and the sequential approach — Tesco v Dundee download
It is well established that, when determining planning applications, planning authorities must proceed upon a proper understanding of the development plan.
Political risk
As part of our project finance practice, Chadbourne & Parke represents project developers, lenders and insurers in political risk matters.
Powers of foreign officeholders — guidance from the Cayman Islands Grand Court download
Cayman Islands Grand Court gives guidance on powers of foreign officeholders.
Precedent for Anglo Platinum threat? download
In September 2011, South African mineral resources minister Susan Shabangu cancelled the mining rights of Johannesburg- and London-listed Central Rand Gold (CRG).
Pre-IPO Investments: The Dos and Don’ts download
A guide to the do’s and don’ts of initial public offerings on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
President Obama orders divestiture of Chinese investment in US wind farms; investor mounts unprecedented legal challenge download
On September 12, 2012, a foreign acquirer took the unprecedented step of challenging in federal court the application of CFIUS’s authority.
Private capital
Addleshaw Goddard is now the largest firm in the UK with a full-service private client facility. We are regarded as pre-eminent in our field and have a large team of excellent technicians.
Private client
Taylor Wessing is one of only a handful of serious international law firms with strength-in-depth in the private client field across numerous jurisdictions.
Private client
Shoosmiths Access Legal gives our private clients access to the law through friendly, approachable people who know that understanding individual need is the first step to making the law work.
Private client
Our private client team at Winckworth Sherwood advises individuals, families, executors and trustees on a full range of private legal matters.
Private client
Pooling together our trusts and estates, tax, corporate, real estate, litigation and other areas of expertise, our Private Client group focuses on the many needs of today’s modern global family.
Private client
The Curtis private client group advises high-net-worth individuals, including owners of closely held businesses and executives of public companies.
Private client and trusts
Appleby’s Private Client & Trusts group provides trust services to high-net-worth individuals, families, international private banks and trust companies. We advise on all aspects of trust law, including the establishment, restructuring and winding up of private, charitable, purpose and commercial trusts.
Private equity
The Private Equity group advises both investors and companies worldwide. Curtis represents domestic and international funds, family offices, investment arms of financial institutions, and unfunded sponsors, as well as companies seeking growth capital or liquidity.
Private equity
We offer a full range of services in the fields of private equity and venture capital. We are also one of the few law firms in Finland that can boast a first-rate fund formation practice.
Private equity funds in the Cayman Islands download
This briefing explains the attractions for international managers, sponsors and investors of the Cayman Islands as the jurisdiction in which to domicile a private equity fund.
Private funds
Chadbourne & Parke’s lawyers provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic and proactive advice to the firm’s private funds clients.
Private wealth
Our Private Wealth practice advises wealthy families and entrepreneurs on the legal structuring of their wealth and investments.
Pro bono
Chadbourne & Parke has long embraced its responsibility to the community at large and encouraged involvement in pro bono and other public service activities.
Pro bono
Our pro bono practice draws on the experience of our professionals worldwide to improve the lives of those without access to justice or the means to hire lawyers and to meet the legal needs of charities and non-profit social enterprises.
Pro bono
The firm has been committed to voluntary work and pro bono advisory services to select charitable organisations since its foundation in 1995.
Product liability
At DLA Piper, we handle complex, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional cases in a wide variety of industries, including mass tort and class action litigation and individual claims. Our international reach enables us to advise on laws and regulations as they relate to products wherever companies do business and to co-ordinate our services in all the jurisdictions involved.
Products liability counselling and defence
Our products liability practice has been heralded as ‘truly excellent in every respect and the best in this [consumer products] area’ by Legal 500 US.
Prof Dr Fadlullah Cerrahoğlu
Founder and managing partner, corporate — litigation — arbitration
Professional liability
Curtis litigators represent accountants and lawyers, and their firms, in a wide range of matters.
Project finance
Chadbourne is a franchise name in the project finance market. It has worked on transactions in more than 80 countries.
Project finance workout and restructuring
Chadbourne & Parke’s project finance workout and restructuring practice advises clients on steps to analyse and resolve the most difficult ‘now what’ situations. Our attorneys offer skills in project finance bankruptcy, restructuring and litigation.
Projects
We act on deals in the education, waste, energy, housing and health sectors and provide solutions for both public- and private-sector clients.
Projects
Our dedicated projects group works on major infrastructure projects and project financings in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Projects and infrastructure
We represent commercial banks and investment banks, private equity funds, insurance companies, multilateral financing companies, export credit agencies, joint ventures, institutional investors, contractors, developers, sponsors, trustees, sovereigns and government agencies in a wide variety of matters.
Property
We advise on all aspects of residential and commercial property transactions in Guernsey and Jersey.
Property
Appleby is a leading provider of property law services in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man and Jersey. We bring a practical and focused approach to both commercial and residential transactions.
Property
Our award-winning Property Practice provides a comprehensive range of legal services across the Middle East, covering all areas relevant to the property industry.
Property update: coming up in 2013 download
On the 5th of December, George Osborne delivered his Autumn Statement to the Commons, with little Christmas cheer.
Proposed amendments to the PRC Employment Contract Law - impact on labour dispatch companies (Part 1) download
November 2012: Anticipated changes to PRC Employment Contract Law this month will affect labour dispatch companies, if approved.
Proposed changes to Guernsey Insolvency laws download
The Guernsey States of Deliberation have approved changes to the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the “Companies Law”), which include several key changes affecting insolvencies in Guernsey.
Proposed revisions to Basel Securitisation Framework download
In December 2012 the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) published a consultation paper proposing substantial changes to the methods banks use to calculate risk-based capital requirements related to securitisation exposures.
Proximity Marketing: legal considerations for property owners download
The growth of smartphones has revitalised the potential of proximity marketing in shopping centres, exhibition spaces, concert and sports venues, and other public places. This briefing highlights a number of things the owners and operators of these spaces need to bear in mind if they are thinking of taking advantage of this technology.
Public and private law
The public and private law (PPL) department at Acumum specialises in the following areas: EU law; human rights; bribert and corruption; crime; and state and corporate responsibility.
Public company and corporate governance
The Curtis Public Company and Corporate Governance practice is dedicated to advising our public company clients on securities regulatory and stock-exchange-listed company compliance matters, as well as all aspects of corporate governance.
Public international law
Chadbourne & Parke’s public international law practice focuses on the protection of foreign investments, expropriation claims, government concession and more.
Public law and regulatory
Bowman Gilfillan has extensive experience in advising corporate clients and governmental bodies on the interpretation and application of laws.
Public procurement
Our nine-lawyer team has uniquely broad expertise in all aspects of public contracts, with particular experience in complex large-scale procurement procedures, including competitive dialogue.
Public-private partnerships in the Republic of Serbia: let the game begin download
Karanovic & Nikolic associate Nenezic writes article on PPPs in Republic of Serbia.
Qatar: assignment of rights and obligations under the Qatari civil code download
Lenders providing financing for the construction or purchase of assets such as a power plant, a ship or a building often stipulate that the receivables arising from the asset should be assigned to the lenders.
Real estate
We have an extensive experience in leasing, construction and development and real-estate disputes.
Real estate
Our lawyers advise clients on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious real-estate and construction law matters.
Real estate
The Curtis real-estate practice advises clients on real property around the world.
Real estate
Chadbourne & Parke’s real-estate attorneys handle financings, acquisitions and sales, leasing, construction and development, joint ventures, bankruptcy and loan-workout matters.
Real estate
We know that our role as real-estate lawyers is to meet our clients’ business objectives efficiently and effectively. We achieve this by a partner-led approach and by matching each matter to the individual or team that provides the most relevant expertise.
Real estate
Our commercial real-estate group has an unrivalled reputation for executing some of the largest and most complex real-estate transactions.
Real estate
Mayer Brown’s real-estate lawyers are located in key business centres in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Real estate
We’re one of the most highly regarded real-estate practices providing expert advice across a whole range of commercial property activities.
Real estate
The rea-estate division represents a formidable power-house in the UK.
Real estate
Olswang’s Real Estate International Practice Group is one of the most experienced and commercially focused teams in the industry. We provide a fully integrated approach to advising on all aspects and types of real estate.
Real estate
DLA Piper’s Real Estate group, with more than 550 lawyers globally, is the world’s largest real-estate practice and is consistently top ranked around the world.
Real estate
KKaranovic & Nikolic is a top-tier real estate practice with a real knowledge of the practicalities of the regional market.
Real estate
Our work ranges from high value, highly complex Real Estate deals to the efficient management of clients’ estates using the best of modern technology.
Real estate
Shoosmiths’ Real Estate Group is one of the largest in the UK and is made up of teams advising on real estate, construction, planning, property litigation, and environmental.
Real estate
Our close-knit Real Estate Group comprises nearly 40 lawyers who believe in real teamwork. We have one of the strongest specialist real-estate groups in the country and an enviable reputation for delivering focused and cost-effective advice.
Real estate
Strategic and creative thinking are the hallmarks of our practice and with our constructive approach to the law, clients view us as trusted business advisers.
Real estate — Germany download
In-depth information on Hogan Lovell’s real-estate service offering in Germany.
Real Estate 2013: Legal developments you need to know download
This is a short guide to the key legal developments for the real estate sector in 2013.
Real estate and construction
We act on behalf of clients in matters covering the whole spectrum of this field.
Real estate and conveyancing
The Bowman Gilfillan real-estate and conveyancing practice group consists of experienced property lawyers.
Real estate in the Balkans: recent news highlights download
An overview of developments in real estate law in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Real estate, construction and environment
Our clients rely on our full-service capability and deep sector insight across property, infrastructure and climate change.
Real estate: QuarterDay issue 90 download
Issues in real estate dispute resolution, including rent and administration, and the right to break a lease.
Rebecca Mauleverer
Partner
Reducing capital by solvency statement – hints and tips for directors download
The ICAEW has recently issued a helpsheet on the reduction of share capital under the Companies Act 2006.
Refusal to pay salary of 20,000 yuan constitutes a crime download
Employers warned over evading payment of employee’s wages.
Regional leadership
Regional leadership figures
Registration of aircraft in the Cayman Islands download
The Cayman Islands is widely recognised as a leading jurisdiction for the registration of business jet aircraft.
Regulatory
Simmons & Simmons has one of the leading regulatory practices in Europe and Asia.
Regulatory
Our integrated team of experts from across the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet all of your regulatory needs.
Regulatory and compliance
Our expert Regulatory & Compliance Team includes former FSA and SFO investigators and former in-house lawyers, giving us valuable insight into both regulators’ mindsets and clients’ needs.
Regulatory and compliance
We offer a dedicated resource at affordable rates across the country that can advise on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues.
Regulatory and government affairs
At the federal and state level in the US, and in the individual countries of Europe as well as the EU, our people understand the legislative and regulatory process.
Regulatory risk: new SFO Director signals changes in how the agency will treat companies in the future download
The Serious Fraud Office has withdrawn its guidance to companies that discover and report corrupt conduct in order to avoid prosecution.
Religion at work: new ECHR ruling download
The European Court of Human Rights has handed down a judgment considering the right of individuals to manifest their religion in the workplace.
Religion or belief discrimination: the scope and limits of employers’ duties download
A number of recent developments in the area of religion and belief discrimination merit employers’ attention. First, what types of non-religious beliefs are protected? Second, to what extent must employers comply with the law when an employee’s conduct takes the form of manifestation of his/her belief (as opposed to the simple fact of holding such a belief)?
Relocation and high earners
Whatever your requirements, Acumum can assist you in either establishing or relocating an existing business to Malta.
Remuneration rules under AIFMD — final guidelines from ESMA download
ESMA has published final guidelines on remuneration under the AIFMD.
Renewable energy and climate change
The Curtis renewable energy and climate change group represents governments, developers and more.
Report on the IAPP European Data Protection Intensive conference download
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) held its first European Data Protection Intensive conference on 25–26 April 2012.
Representation or Warranty? download
A recent English High Court decision reminds us the vital differences between representations and warranties - features that are commonly, but unwisely, glossed over when drafting agreements.
Residential property taxation: Introducing the new Annual Residential Property Tax and extended Capital Gains Tax rules for ‘non-natural persons’ download
The Finance Bill 2013 was published on 11 December, along with the Government’s much awaited response to their consultation on “Ensuring the fair taxation of residential property transactions”.
Restraint orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect download
King v HM Procureur decision strikes down extra-territorial effect of Guernsey restrain orders.
Restructuring
For decades, our lawyers have worked within a dedicated restructuring practice. We have a unified team of more than 250 restructuring lawyers working across borders to deliver solutions at local and international levels.
Restructuring and corporate recovery
The Restructuring & Corporate Recovery group is a cross-jurisdictional team of more than 20 specialists advising on some of the most complex and high-profile restructurings and insolvencies in Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
Restructuring and insolvency
Our team of skilled national insolvency and restructuring lawyers has a broad range of experience across the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring.
Restructuring and insolvency
The Curtis Restructuring and Insolvency group regularly advises on all facets of restructuring and insolvency matters both in and out of court.
Restructuring and insolvency
Our restructuring and insolvency group is made up of lawyers from our corporate, finance, and insolvency teams.
Restructuring and insolvency
Our restructuring and insolvency team offers the latest innovative market thinking to SMEs and listed companies.
Restructuring and insolvency
Krogerus has one of the leading restructuring and insolvency practices in Finland, both in terms of number of lawyers and our expertise.
Restructuring and special situations
Olswang’s restructuring and special situations group (SSG) combines the specialist expertise of our restructuring and insolvency group with Olswang’s sector insight.
Restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency
Mayer Brown’s restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency practice has more than 50 lawyers operating in jurisdictions across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Retailer's guide to Poland download
Retail is a highly competitive industry in any market and when an investor considers whether to expand into other countries.
Ricardo J Díez
Co-managing partner, Houston office
Richard Follis
Partner
Richard Leedham
Partner, Litigation Group
Richard Murray
Partner
Richard Papworth
Partner
Richard Santy
Partner
Rights in data handbook: Protecting and exploiting IP in data and databases internationally download
The value of data and databases to business is undeniable and continues to increase.
Road public-private partnerships in Turkey download
The Turkish government has begun a programme of large projects done as public-private partnerships.
Robert H George
Co-managing partner, Houston office
Robert Shepherd
Managing partner, Guernsey
Robin Mitchell
Partner
Robin Webb
Partner
Rod Macphail
Partner
Roger Burman
Partner, Johannesburg/Sandton
Ron Reid
Partner
Rose Donoghue
Partner
Royal Court civil proceedings — a shift from Ladbroke on external lawyers' fees? download
The limits of cost recovery in Guernsey litigation.
Russia joins the WTO: practical implications for the car industry download
In theory, the move by russia to reduce trade restrictions such as import duties would give foreign businesses greater access to the Russian market.
Russian wheat ban — court construes GAFTA 49 prohibition and default clauses download
Judge’s decision is an important one for all those who trade on GAFTA terms.
Sait Kurşuncu
Senior associate, corporate
Sara Hunt
Partner
Sarah Bowles
Partner
Sarah Teal
Partner
Satellite systems procurement: A brief “how-to” guide download
The decision to commission the construction and launch of a satellite system is a multi-year strategic decision for any entity, whether commercial or governmental.
Saudi Arabia: The Future Solar Leader download
Saudi Arabia is poised to launch an ambitious renewable energy program.
Scope of LOI and LOU given to port for damaged vessel and containers download
Analysis of the Yilport Konteyner Terminali Ve Liman Isletmeleri AS v Buxcliff KG and others case, which underlines the importance of careful drafting in the wording of documents creating obligations, such as letters of undertaking or indemnities.
SCoTA — Quality issues and adjustments to the base price download
As those readers familiar with the terms of the Standard Coal Trading Agreement (SCoTA) will know, the weighing/sampling/analysis regime set out in clause 9 of the current version of the SCoTA contract (version 8) will, if followed by the parties, produce analysis results which are binding on the parties.
Scott Reid
Head of business development, fiduciary
Scraping the data barrel download
Everyone thinks they know what data is. But data is a very difficult concept to capture in terms of legal status.
Sean Burke
Partner
Sean Dowling
Managing partner, Isle of Man
Sean Wright
Partner
Sebastian Price
Partner
Seçil Abalı
Principal, corporate
Sector inquiry in the oil industry — 2011 download
Serbian Competition Commission publishes oil industry sector inquiry results.
Securities compliance
We work closely with our domestic and foreign corporate clients to interpret, implement and assure compliance with a wide range of securities law compliance matters.
Securities litigation
The Curtis securities litigation practice represents clients in the defence of complex cases in both federal and state court.
Securities litigation and regulatory enforcement
Chadbourne & Parke’s securities litigators represent both institutions and individuals in virtually all types of securities-related matters.
Security for costs in the DIFC courts download
Most jurisdictions are familiar with ambitious claimants represented by law firms with unconventional billing practices.
Seda Akipek
Senior associate, corporate
SEHK consults on listing rules changes resulting from the new inside information disclosure regime download
An analysis of a consultation paper published by the Hong Kong stock exchange proposing listing rule changes in the light of new inside information legislation.
SEIS and EIS: Time for reflection download
From 6 April 2012, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) was introduced enabling certain individual investors to benefit from generous tax reliefs for investing into start up companies.
Selen İbrahimoğlu Güreş
Partner, corporate
Selling abroad requires careful tax planning, says Chadbourne & Parke's Kelly Kogan download
In this briefing, Kelly Kogan, a senior attorney with Chadbourne & Parke, explains why expansion into new markets must be planned, with a focus on identifying and managing the potential costs of such an initiative.
September 2012: Pensions update download
An overview of issues facing the pensions sector, covering public sector pension reforms and data protection issues.
Serbia adopts draft of building legalisation law
According to Karanovic & Nikolic, the Republic of Serbia’s government has adopted the Draft of Law on Special Conditions for the Registration of an Ownership Right for Buildings Constructed without a Construction Permit.
Sexual harassment in the workplace download
Sexual harassment in the workplace: the rights of the victim and obligations of the employer.
Sezin Turan
Principal, corporate
SFC consults the market about increased responsibilities for listing sponsors download
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its “Consultation Paper on the regulation of sponsors” on 9 May 2012.
Shaun McCabe
Partner
Ship registration in the Isle of Man download
The Isle of Man Ship Registry was established as an international register in 1984 and since then the size of the register has attracted a gross registered tonnage in excess of 15,000,000 consisting of around 400 merchant ships and 100 of the world’s commercial yachts.
Shipping
We count among our clients many of the world’s leading shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, builders, traders, banks and insurers.
Shipping and maritime
The Curtis Shipping and Maritime group combines a thorough knowledge of the shipping industry and international and domestic marine and commercial laws with expertise in energy, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency, infrastructure and commodities.
Shipping e-brief — January 2013 download
Ince & Co has released its shipping e-brief for January 2013.
Shipyard liable for failing to obtain extension of refund guarantee within a reasonable time download
A shipyard’s failure to procure a renewal of a refund guarantee (two days before its expiry), was held to be a breach of an implied term of the shipbuilding contract that the shipyard must procure an extension within a reasonable time.
Shoosmiths expands its pensions team
National law firm Shoosmiths has appointed partner Tracey Hemingway to its pensions team, together with documentation specialist Steve Phillips.
Shoosmiths has appointed business dispute expert Kath Livingston as partner
Shoosmiths appoints business dispute specialist Kath Livingston as partner.
Shoosmiths insolvency specialist helps save jobs at online footwear retailer Cloggs
Shoosmiths has helped protect jobs at Cloggs (UK).
Shoosmiths wins GPS legal panel place
National law firm Shoosmiths has been appointed to the Government Procurement Service’s (GPS’s) Legal Services framework agreement.
Short selling and credit default swaps — new EU rules enter into force on 1 November 2012 download
A new EU Regulation focuses on shares admitted to trading on a trading venue in the EU and the sovereign debt of the EU Member States.
Showstoppers: the effect of bankruptcy on intellectual property licenses download
The effect of bankruptcy on intellectual property licenses.
Sickness and holiday: employees’ requests unnecessary says Court of Appeal download
The law dealing with the holiday rights of workers on sick leave taxes many HR professionals: the law has developed in a piecemeal fashion and gaps are filled haphazardly by the courts.
Simon Barnes
Partner
Simon Boss
Partner
Simon Callander
General counsel and partnership secretary
Simon Catt
Partner
Simon Felton
Managing partner, London
Simon Glynn
Chief operating officer
Simon Knott
Partner
Simon Mapstone
Partner
Simon McLeod
Partner
Simon Wain
Partner
Sir Nigel Knowles
Joint CEO and Managing Partner
Small guide to emobility download
Dr Michael Krämer, senior associate and energy specialist at Taylor Wessing, Dubai, describes his experience with electric vehicles in the UAE.
So you think you can arbitrate? download
This article addresses situations where there is an arbitration agreement but the dispute is reviewed by the national courts instead of being referred to arbitration or the arbitration clause is contested.
Social housing
Our social housing clients range from the country’s largest housing associations to small, independent registered social landlords. With experience that spans decades, we have helped social housing organisations through the myriad of changes they have faced.
Social media legal issues — part one download
In this article, part one of a two-part series, we look at some general risks associated with the use of social media.
Some you win, some you lose — the hindsight principle in UK insolvency law download
The use of the ‘hindsight principle’ produces what may generally be regarded as fairer values for the purposes of insolvency distribution or payment.
Sourcing, procurement and supply chain
Olswang understands that the success of a modern business is increasingly dependent on having successful relationships with its suppliers.
Sovereign immunity analysis in subscription credit facilities download
Subscription credit facilities have become a popular form of financing for private equity and real estate funds.
Spain — a new front in Google's data protection battle download
Olswang’s Madrid team reports on the Spanish Data Protection Authority’s recent ruling on Google’s autocomplete function.
Spanish gambling regulator announces its priorities for 2013 download
Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego presents action plan for 2013
Spanish gambling regulator launches public consultation on betting exchanges and slots download
DGoJ launches public consultation on betting exchanges and slots.
Special projects
Our Special Projects Practice is well known for advising clients in high-profile white-collar criminal cases and we represent companies, government and semi-government entities.
Speeding towards trouble: foreign employees in company cars download
Foreign employees in company cars must be aware of UK requirements for international drivers.
Springboard injunctions: your secret weapon against unfair competition download
An employee who wishes to compete with your business can obtain unfair competitive advantage. The so-called “springboard injunction” can come to your rescue.
Standard mortgage terms and conditions explained download
A mortgage is a form of loan that transfers ownership of a home (or other real estate) from a borrower to a lender (usually a bank).
State aid
Our lawyers have extensive experience in the European Union’s state aid rules and processes. They are regularly called upon to give advice on state aid questions, applications and notifications.
State aid: green light for UK's Green Deal download
The European Commission has given the green light to a £600m funding package to support the UK’s Green Deal.
State pension reform — the end of contracting-out download
As part of its reform of the state pension system, the Government has announced that contracting-out will be abolished, probably from 2017.
Statutory underpinning of professional conduct download
The first act of a dictator seeking to crush dissent, perhaps before even abolishing the free press and blocking the internet, would be to control lawyers.
Stephen Dawson
Partner
Stephen Dougherty
Partner
Stephen Forster
Partner and head of Abu Dhabi office
Stephen Hornsby
Partner
Stephen James
Managing partner, London
Stephen Matthew
Partner
Stephen Porter
Partner
Stephen Sadley
Head of banking, restructuring and insolvency
Steve Wiltshire
Partner
Still standing in the red zone download
This article looks at some of the lessons that can be learned from the restructuring of Liverpool Football Club.
'Strong enforcement' — the ACCC's key priorities for 2013 download
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
Stuart Little
Partner
Stuart Montgomery
Partner
Stuart Murray
Partner
Şule Dilek Menteş
Principal, litigation
Suman Dally
Partner
Supply chain security: an essential factor in profit protection and business continuity download
Supply chain security is an essential factor in profit protection.
Supreme Court advocates good sport weblink
This case serves as a good resumé of the principles of Norwich Pharmacal orders.
Supreme Court confirms lawyers' special status in providing privileged advice weblink
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court has confirmed that legal advice privilege does not apply to other professions.
Supreme Court decision: powers of attorneys submitted to banks download
In a recent Supreme Court decision, it was held that where several powers of attorneys are submitted to a bank at different times, the last power of attorney submitted to the bank would automatically revoke all previous powers of attorneys.
Supreme Court decision: powers of attorneys submitted to banks download
Banks must carefully check the wording of powers of attorneys.
Surprise as court allows claim to recover losses above FOS ruling weblink
The High Court has allowed a claim to recover losses above FOS ruling.
Suspension order overturned as Court of Appeal looks to the future weblink
The Court of Appeal has ruled that any party seeking to suspend a possession order must ‘provide cogent evidence to show that what can generally be characterised as antisocial behaviour will not recur, or will be unlikely to do so’.
Suzanne Burrell
Partner
Swansea mine deaths: charges confirmed download
Swansea mine manager faces gross negligence manslaughter charges.
Synapse February 2013 focuses on injunctions against pharma patent infringement
Taylor Wessing discusses injunctions against pharma patent infringement.
Tanya Shillingford
Partner
Tax
Mayer Brown’s tax practice is globally recognised as a top-tier practice by Chambers USA, Legal 500 United States and International Tax Review.
Tax
Our tax group advises clients across various industry sectors.
Tax
The Curtis tax group offers clients vast experience in providing advice on the tax aspects of US and international transactions.
Tax
The tax practice group of Chadbourne & Parke is considered one of the most well-known and well-regarded tax practice groups in the US.
Tax
Olswang’s tax group advises across the full range of direct tax, VAT and duty issues.
Tax
Tax is an essential focal point for any business. It has the potential to impact on all aspects of day-to-day operations, from meeting compliance obligations to undertaking bespoke planning for a complex capital reorganisation.
Tax
Our lawyers are skilled at looking for commercial solutions, whether dealing with general tax planning, tax-efficient employee and remuneration packages, investing and exit tax structuring, or negotiating with HMRC.
Tax
Global markets give rise to many complicated tax issues that require both expert knowledge of national legislation, including tax treaties, and an international perspective.
Tax
The firm’s expertise in all aspects of corporate and commercial law gives it a unique ability to understand both the key legal and tax-related issues when providing taxation advice.
Tax
Tax is money. Whether for your business, for your employees, for your shareholders or for you, our Tax Team understands that managing your tax position is of critical importance.
Tax
Our international tax team comprises over 40 tax advisers based throughout our European offices.
Tax
The Bowman Gilfillan tax practice provides thoroughly considered and legally sound transactional tax advice to local and international financial institutions, corporates and individuals.
Tax
The main tax and fiscal consultancy services we render consist of informing clients about the up-to-date Turkish tax legislation.
Tax briefing: Non-residents investing in UK property download
UK property investment can be highly attractive for overseas investors.
Tax law
Our Tax Law practice assists national and multinational corporations, industrialists and financial institutions, fund promoters, sponsors and investors in private equity and real-estate transactions.
Tax newsletter: Serbia and Montenegro — February 2013 download
Karanovic & Nikolic has published its latest tax newsletter for Serbia and Montenegro.
Tax planning
Cyprus, being one of the most reputable low-tax jurisdictions in the European Union, gave the initiative for the creation of a specialised tax planning department in Nicosia with a strong presence in Athens.
Tax: Employee share plans download
For both listed and unlisted companies, employee share plans can play a crucial role in the recruitment and retention of employees at all levels within their business, especially since some forms of employee share plan attract tax favourable treatment in the UK.
Tax: recent news highlights — August 2012 download
An overview of developments in tax law in Montenegro and Serbia.
Tax: recent news highlights — October 2012 download
An overview of developments in tax law in Serbia.
Taxation
An ex-British colony and now a legitimate EU country with 100 per cent EU and OECD compliance, Malta is the obvious choice to start or relocate your business, structure or hold assets, royalties and intellectual property.
Taxation
Our lawyers provide tax services both as an integral part of our full-service offering and on a standalone basis. We are regularly involved in the development of innovative and tax-efficient structures.
Taxation of post-termination employee share and share option gains: changes ahead? download
Since 6 April 2011, certain termination payments made to employees after issue of their P45 have been subject to a new tax regime implemented by the Income Tax (PAYE) Regulations 2011. “Share-based payments” (including employee shares, share options and related gains) made after the issue of the employee’s P45 were carved out of the new regime, but this is set to change.
Taxation, superannuation and pensions
Clients call upon King & Wood Mallesons for all aspects of their tax and superannuation requirements.
Taylor Wessing advises on management buyout at BrandAlley
Taylor Wessing has advised News International and BrandAlley SA on the UK management buyout of online retail company BrandAlley UK Limited, a UK fashion private sales site.
Taylor Wessing appoints TMT specialist
Taylor Wessing has announced a major new hire to its corporate technology team.
Taylor Wessing increases partner headcount in Middle East
Taylor Wessing (Middle East) today announced the promotion of Ben Constance as a new partner in its Corporate group.
Taylor Wessing launches online portal for life sciences
Taylor Wessing has launched Synapse, an international online portal providing legal and commercial updates and analysis for the life sciences industry.
Taylor Wessing partner Neil Smyth co-authors book focusing on personal insolvency
Taylor Wessing’s Neil Smyth has co-authored Personal Insolvency in Practice.
Taylor Wessing partners write practitioner's guide to pensions and corporate insolvency
Taylor Wessing partners write Pensions and Corporate Insolvency: A Practitioner’s Guide.
Taylor Wessing plays role in NASDAQ Dubai exchange advisory group
Taylor Wessing is part of NASDAQ Dubai’s advisory group.
Taylor Wessing’s Slovakian office secures new counsel
Taylor Wessing’s Slovakian office has secured a new counsel: the former two-time Slovakian minister of justice, Lucia Žitnanská, has joined its team in Bratislava.
Technology
Curtis counsels investors, start-ups and established global corporations in sectors as diverse as software, hardware, electronic media, nanotechnology, clean technology, biotechnology, renewable energy and life sciences.
Technology and media
DLA Piper’s technology and sourcing practice concentrates on complex transactions and multi-party, high-value project work, frequently spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Technology, media and telecommunications
Krogerus has a leading technology, media and telecommunications practice in Finland. We regularly advise clients on challenging, complex and high-profile assignments.
Technology, media and telecommunications
Our technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) team comprises lawyers with a diverse range of specialist skills, experience and backgrounds, which allows us to provide a complete regional solution to the legal services requirements of clients operating in the TMT industries.
Telecom media and technology
The Telecom Media and Technology (TMT) practice group at Chadbourne & Parke is a team of experienced attorneys and regulatory consultants who provide a complete and co-ordinated approach to a range of matters.
Telecommunications
Curtis counsels some of the telecommunications sector’s most prominent public companies, underwriters and governments.
Telecoms Media Technology
Recent development in digital technology has rendered the borders between telecommunication, media and technology obsolete.
Temperature at work download
The responsibilities of employers to provide a comfortable work environment for employees.
Termination of employment: best practice download
The decision to dismiss an employee is an area of the employment relationship that requires an understanding of a wide range of legislative and other obligations of an employer.
Terry O'Malley
Joint CEO
Test for net loss of time under NYPE off-hire clause download
An analysis of the Minerva Navigation Inc v Oceana Shipping AG (M/V Athena) case, concerning the duties of ship-owners as regards charterers in shipping law.
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive download
The alternative investment funds industry is shortly to be subject to European authorisation and conduct of business requirements for the first time.
The Appleby 2012 offshore round-up: civil procedure download
Appleby’s review of the key decisions on matters of civil procedure and remedies handed down in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012.
The Appleby 2012 offshore round-up: company law download
Appleby’s review of the key company law decisions handed down in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012.
The Appleby 2012 offshore round-up: fund disputes download
Appleby’s review of the key decisions handed down in the litigation involving investment funds in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012.
The Appleby 2012 offshore round-up: insolvency & restructuring download
Appleby’s review of the key insolvency and restructuring decisions handed down in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012.
The Appleby 2012 offshore round-up: trust disputes download
Appleby’s review of the key decisions handed down in trust cases in the leading offshore jurisdictions during 2012.
The Arbiter: international disputes newswire (September 2012) download
Covering issues in major international litigation, including the Berezovsky v Abramovich dispute, issues in economic torts and optional arbitration clauses.
The blanket approach — green light given to ‘catch-all’ insurance notifications download
Blanket notification of claims is likely to be sufficient to trigger an insurance policy.
The Centre for Amicable Resolution of Disputes in Dubai download
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has created the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes in Dubai under Dubai law number 16 of 2009.
The changing face of China's Civil Procedure Law: effects of the recent amendments download
China’s recently amended Civil Procedure Law (“CPL”) will come into force on January 1, 2013.
The correlation of money laundering and fraud from a practical perspective download
Aside from crimes of violence, the main objective behind almost all crimes is to generate profits for the individual or group that carries out such crimes.
The Defamation Bill reaches Parliament: New intermediary immunity provisions and other changes download
Following the Queen’s Speech, the muchanticipated Defamation Bill was presented to Parliament on 10 May 2012.
The Energy Bill 2012: ROCS vs CfD FiTS? download
On Thursday 29 November, the Coalition Government introduced its long-awaited Energy Bill into Parliament.
The European Antitrust Review 2013 — Finland Overview download
An extract from the European Antitrust Review 2013 — A Global Competition Review special report.
The European Court of Justice rules on how far copyright extends in computer programs
An analysis of the SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd case, and its implications for European copyright law in software.
The eurozone crisis — what are the tax and transfer pricing risks? download
Europe’s leaders are striving to demonstrate their commitment to defend the euro on the markets, but the eurozone’s outlook for 2013 is still grim.
The extent of copyright protection for computer software weblink
Walker Morris considers the extent of copyright protection for computer software.
The future of renewables and infrastructure financing — from political decision to implementation download
At the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC in Copenhagen in 2009, attending governments, in the presence of heads of state and government negotiated the so-called Copenhagen Accord, which aimed at setting a new framework for international cooperation related to climate change.
The healthcare industry barometer 2012 download
Since the publication of the 2011 Healthcare Barometer, the industry has experienced a roller coaster of ups and downs in relation to healthcare reform.
The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner sets his eyes on the insurance industry download
In November a guidance note was issued by the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to provide the insurance industry with practical guidance on how to comply with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Cap. 486 when collecting and using personal data of customers.
The implications of the Supreme Court's review in Gabelli v SEC download
Addressing the wide-ranging implications of the Supreme Court’s review in Gabelli v SEC.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to private client 2013: Guernsey download
An overview of private client law in Guernsey by Appleby lawyers.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to private client 2013: Jersey download
An overview of private client law in Jersey by Appleby lawyers.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to private client 2013: Mauritius download
An overview of private client law in Mauritius by Appleby lawyers.
The international jurisdiction of the Iraqi courts download
On the onset, it is important to understand that jurisdiction is defined by local legislation to be “the set of rules that determine the competence of a state’s jurisdiction to look into cases inclusive to an international element.
The IRS issues final FATCA regulations download
On January 17, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released 544 pages of final regulations implementing the provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
The Isle of Man Disclosure Facility to launch on 6 April 2013 download
The Isle of Man Disclosure Facility was announced on 19 February.
The judgment by the European Court of Justice in the glyphosate case: A storm in a glass? download
An overview of recent decisions in the European Court of Justice concerning anti-dumping penalties and the legal defrinition of state interference in an enterprise.
The law of unintended consequences? Professional liability for fall in property value weblink
Court decision could lead to an increase in the number of claims against professionals.
The Leveson Report: Data protection proposals will have a significant impact on journalism and the enforcement of data protection law download
There has been much debate since the publication of Lord Leveson’s Report on the culture, practices and ethics of the press as to the role of a future regulatory framework governing its activities.
The Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law: An introduction download
These notes are intended to provide an introduction to the main features of the Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law.
The Middle East, construction and the law download
The construction industry across the Middle East is showing very encouraging signs of sustained recovery from the global economic crisis.
The Mongolian energy industry: filling in the gap download
Mongolia is attracting great interest thanks to its unprecedented mineral wealth and rapid economic development.
The Patent Box download
The UK Government has been keen to improve the UK’s competitiveness in the high-tech arena. This was largely motivated by a string of departures of UK headquartered multinationals from the UK.
The Queen’s Speech: legislative programme 2012–2013 download
The Government used the Queen’s Speech to start its ‘fight-back’ following poor local election results for both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.
The road to international copyright and trademark protection in the US download
US copyright and trademark law is now much closer to that of Europe, but key differences remain.
The smart contracting bulletin: energy and offshore industry — November 2012 download
The Smart Contracting bulletin is aimed at professionals in the energy and offshore industry worldwide.
The Taylor Wessing insurance and reinsurance review of 2012 download
The TW Annual Insurance and Reinsurance Review summarises the key case law developments in insurance and reinsurance throughout the year.
The Taylor Wessing Technology Barometer — Q1 2013 download
In this bleakest of economic mid-winters it is heartening to warm ourselves with the knowledge that the technology sector continues to out-perform the rest of the market.
The Taylor Wessing technology barometer — Q3 2012 download
Despite the ongoing economic gloom and latest official figures showing the economy has fallen by another 0.7% between April and June, this quarter’s edition of the Taylor Wessing Technology Barometer continues to be a good news story.
The Taylor Wessing Technology Barometer — Q4 2012 download
Against a backdrop of gradually improving growth and employment across the UK, but a stormy outlook in much of the Eurozone, this quarter’s edition of the Taylor Wessing Technology Barometer is a positive read.
The temporary Jordanian patent law no.71 of 2001 download
As part of the process of acceding to the WTO, Jordan has enacted its new Patent Law No. 71 of 2001 (the “Patent Law”), in accordance with the international standards which Jordan has been committed to through joining the TRIPs Agreement.
The Unified Patent Court agreement is signed — what does it mean for you? download
The significance of the Unified Patent Court agreement.
The wait is over: AIFMD Implementing Regulation (finally) published download
The wait is over. The European Commission published the implementing regulation (Regulation) for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) on 19 December 2012.
There’s no place like home - Creative sector tax reliefs download
Following the consultation process carried out over the summer months, the Government has confirmed that new tax reliefs for the creative sector – intended to be “the most generous available in the world” - are due to be introduced as part of the Finance Act 2013.
Thomas McCormack
Partner
Tim Langton
Senior partner
Tim Willis
Partner
Time to consider social value weblink
The Cabinet Office has produced a Procurement Policy Note to inform commissioners and procurers of what they need to do to comply with the Social Value Act.
Timothy Bacon
Partner
Todd Alexander
Partner
Tony Angel
Global Co-Chairman
Tourism development and hotels
The Curtis tourism development and hotels practice advises clients on all industry-related legal matters.
Towards a European banking union – the European Commission announces a new legal framework for banking supervision download
On 12 September 2012, the European Commission published two proposals which will pave the way towards a European Banking Union.
Town and village green update download
Some of you are more than well acquainted with the law on town and village greens and the threat to development that it poses.
Trade marks and designs
The size and strength of Taylor Wessing’s European Trade Mark group and the variety of the brands we represent across all business sectors means we have outstanding experience in every area of trade mark and design law.
Trademark registration in southern Sudan download
Following the separation of North and South Sudan, the continuous worry for trademark owners is the protection of their rights in southern Sudan.
Transforming bailiff action weblink
The government has set out proposals on the reform of the bailiff industry.
Transport
Our transport practice is an integral part of this dynamic sector in the Middle East.
Transportation
The Curtis Transportation practice represents multinational corporations, governmental entities and private companies operating in the US, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Treaty developments further US commitment to fostering cross-border investment download
Since the start of 2013, there have been three major developments on the US tax treaty front: a new protocol with Spain, a new protocol with Japan and a revised treaty with Poland.
Trevor George
Partner
Trustees may still be penalised in costs even where the court blesses their decisions: Y Trust [2011] JRC 135 download
Trustees may still be penalised in costs even where the court blesses their decisions.
Trusts and estates
The Curtis trusts and estates team structures the affairs of its US and international clients to achieve their wealth preservation objectives.
UAE court's jurisdiction in commercial agency agreements download
When it comes to arbitration in the UAE, the general rule is that courts would not entertain any action related to a dispute arising from the execution of an agreement in which the parties have agreed to arbitrate.
UK copyright changes download
The Government state that the current copyright legislation appears to hinder the reasonable use of copyright protected works and is outdated in the digital age.
UK court lifts anti-suit injunction against unpaid bunker suppliers proceeding in the US download
In recent years, the English courts have been more reluctant to issue anti-suit injunctions preventing a party from bringing or pursuing foreign court proceedings, due to the concern that they conflict with the principle of comity between states and interfere with the foreign court’s jurisdiction.
UK employment law update: Autumn 2012 download
Employment law continues to evolve rapidly and, since our Spring 2012 Employment Law Update, there have been further significant developments, in particular as regards employer pension duties and imminent changes in relation to the employment of seafarers.
UK government pushes for further planning reform in Growth and Infrastructure Bill download
Announcing today’s new Bill, the UK prime minister said: ‘We are slashing unnecessary bureaucracy, giving business the confidence to invest, unlocking big infrastructure projects and [helping] hardworking people realise their dreams.’
UK implementation of amendments to the Prospectus Directive – where are we now? download
A look ahead to amendmends to the 2000 Financial Services and Amendments Act and UK prospectus rules in the light of the EU’s Prospectus Directive.
UK implementation of FATCA download
The US government enacted the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) on 18 March 2010. FATCA generally imposes significant due diligence, information reporting and control burdens on a range of non-US financial intermediaries and investment entities.
UK Information Commissioner’s Office opens public consultation on changes to data protection notifications download
The UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the data protection notification process.
UK real estate 2013: outlook variable? download
A look ahead at the UK real estate market in the coming year, covering mortgage lending and the London market.
UK Regulatory Update — Issue 2: product and promotion intervention download
In the second issue of our eight step-by-step guides to the new regulatory landscape, we take a look at two of the significant new powers granted to the new conduct regulator, the FCA.
UK regulatory update — issue 3: enhanced enforcement powers download
The third issue of our step-by-step guides looks at the new and improved enforcement powers of the PRA and FCA.
UK Supreme Court clarifies scope of legal advice privilege
A recent decision of the UK Supreme Court has clarified the scope of legal advice privilege in limiting it to its traditional incumbents — lawyers.
UK Supreme Court declines to extend scope of legal advice privilege download
In a judgment delivered on 23 January 2013, the UK Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, that legal advice privilege (“LAP”) should not be extended to cover legal advice provided by accountants.
UK tax relief for television from 1 April 2013 download
UK tax relief for television is set to be introduced from 1 April 2013.
UK treaty tiebreaker guidelines raise concerns download
HM Revenue & Customs on 14 January published new guidelines (INTM120085) on non-standard treaty tiebreakers that could have an impact on the UK’s tax treaties with the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands.
Ukraine Reintroduces Mandatory Conversion of Foreign Currency download
On November 6, 2012, the Parliament of Ukraine passed the law authorizing the National Bank of Ukraine to introduce a temporary requirement on mandatory conversion of a foreign currency transferred to Ukraine from abroad.
Understanding the impact of early case assessment to your organisation download
Read this Symantec white paper to understand what the three important ingredients are for a quick and accurate ECA methodology.
Unfair dismissal for political views: no need for qualifying service download
No need for qualifying service in cases claiming unfair dismissal for political views.
Update – Smoking in public places download
New 2012 Regulations require at least one legible no-smoking sign to be displayed in a smoke free premises or vehicle.
Update on the SFC Code of Conduct - whistleblowing HK style download
Amendments to the SFC Code of Conduct (“Code”) were announced earlier this year and the majority came into effect over the weekend, on 1 December 2012.
Update: George Osborne's autumn statement download
Contrary to expectation within the business community, the Chancellor has announced in his Autumn Statement that the CRC has been granted a reprieve.
Update: government consultation on employee ownership and share buy backs download
The BIS report on the Nuttall Review of Employee Ownership was published in July 2012. BIS has now completed the next stage in its implementation programme.
Uraz Canbolat
Principal, litigation
Ursula Gould
Partner
US announces new thresholds for merger control notifications and unlawful interlocking directorates download
The US has announced new thresholds for merger control notifications (Hart-Scott-Rodino) and unlawful interlocking directorates (section 8).
Vaqas Farooq
Partner
Venture capital
The Curtis Venture Capital practice guides investors and emerging companies in executing successful transactions that provide potential for growth and meet expectations for return on investment.
Venture capital: Enterprise management incentive options download
The Enterprise Management Incentive (“EMI”) option regime came into effect in 2000.
Volunteer was not protected against discrimination download
The Supreme Court recently ruled that a volunteer was not protected against disability discrimination.
Waine Mannix
Partner
Walker Morris advises Capita on pensions aspect of NMS acquisition
Walker Morris has advised Capita on the pensions aspect of Northgate Managed Services acquisition.
Walker Morris advises N 1 Singer and Cenkos Securities on Communisis share-placing deal
Walker Morris advises N 1 and Cenkos on Communisis share-placing deal
Walker Morris advises on Speedy Cash Corp acquisition of Wage Day Advance
Walker Morris has advised on a deal that sees the acquisition of Wage Day Advance by Speedy Cash Corp.
Walker Morris comments on order for 'serial rectification' of pension deeds weblink
Order for ‘serial rectification’ of pension deeds is a practical lesson for employers and trustees.
Walker Morris hosts second Food and Drink Leadership dinner in York
Walker Morris has hosted its second Food and Drink Leadership dinner.
Walker Morris makes senior appointments to regulatory and competition team
Walker Morris has announced further senior appointments to its expanding regulatory and competition team. Ray Watson was recently appointed as a director in the regulatory team, while Trudy Feaster-Gee has joined the team as a partner.
Warning on potential Takeover Code breaches: deal protection measures and offeror intentions highlighted download
As the amendments to the UK Takeover Code come into force, this briefing summarises the issues facing takeover deals.
Warranties and representations — why it matters download
In Sycamore Bidco Ltd v Breslin, the High Court considered whether express warranties in a share sale agreement could also found an action for misrepresentation.
Warranty or representation — decision over the £16.75m question download
A recent English High Court decision is a reminder of the crucial practical distinction between warranties and representations.
Warren Taylor
Partner
Wealth management
Mayer Brown offers a world-class range of tax, estate, business planning and charitable advisory services.
Welcome clarity on online sales in China for foreign investors from an unexpected source but uncertainty remains for the VIE structure download
With a netizenship of over 500 million users and potential for further increases considering its population and demographics, China’s online sales market has become too big for international businesses to ignore.
Wendy Rainbow
Partner
What does 2013 have in store for employer/employee relations? weblink
This at-a-glance guide to forthcoming changes in employer/employee relations is intended to keep readers on top of developments.
What is good faith? download
Issues can arise when obligations of ‘good faith’ are drafted into agreements without adequate precision.
When can experts assist the court in procurement disputes? download
The procurement of major infrastructure projects is long and complex, costing millions.
When does a liability for dilapidations arise on surrender? weblink
A recent High Court decision represents an expensive reminder of the need for landlords to take care when drafting provisions for surrender.
When is a house not a house…? download
The word “enfranchisement” is used in many contexts. Generally, it refers either to the acquisition of a freehold or an extension to the term of a long lease.
When is a software licence transferable even if it says it’s non-transferable? download
Software companies cannot prevent the sale of “second-hand” software licences, where those licences are for a one-off fee and an unlimited period.
White collar defence, regulatory investigations and litigation
Our litigation team includes many who have been recognised by various legal and other publications as some of the best litigators and trial lawyers in the country.
White collar, corporate crime and investigations
Even before the current economic crisis, businesses throughout the world had been operating in an increasingly global and aggressive enforcement environment, which will only grow more intense as major financial scandals emerge.
Who's Who Legal recognises King & Wood Mallesons as world-leading M&A practice
King & Wood Mallesons has been named as one of the world’s most highly regarded mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practices by Who’s Who Legal for 2013.
Winckworth Sherwood advises B3Living on listed secured bond issue
Winckworth Sherwood has advised B3Living on its recently completed £68million listed secured bond issue.
Winckworth Sherwood advises Barratt on £100m Cannon Wharf scheme
Winckworth Sherwood is advising Barratt on the acquisition of Cannon Wharf, a major redevelopment site in Surrey Quays in London’s Docklands.
Winckworth Sherwood advises on tripartite arrangement for a residential development
Winckworth Sherwood is advising Hanover Housing Association on a unusual tripartite structure for the residential development in the London Borough of Hackney.
Winckworth Sherwood comments on £15m Del Monte divorce settlement download
The ex-wife of Del Monte’s chief executive and chairman has agreed to a divorce settlement of £15m.
Winckworth Sherwood partner Jo Keddie comments on redundancy in Daily Telegraph
Employment partner Jo Keddie has been quoted in the Daily Telegraph in an article relating to redundancy.
Worldwide anti-corruption initiatives — a comparison of UK and US legislation download
This Bribery Act update from Ince & Co compares the UK Bribery Act with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
WTR 1000 names Michael Graif as 'Recommended Expert'
Michael Graif, chair of Curtis’ Intellectual Property group, was selected as a ‘recommended expert’ in trademark enforcement and litigation in New York in the 2013 edition of the WorldTrademark Review 1000 — The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Zafer Oghli
Partner and head of Sharjah office
Zeynephan Gemicioglu
Senior associate, corporate
Zoe Wright
Partner
Gillie Belsham
Partner
Raimund Cancola
Managing partner Taylor Wessing e|n|w|c Attorneys at Law
Riani Roussakis
Head, Athens office
Jeremy Farr
Partner
Tan Chong Huat
Managing partner — Singapore
Yiota Kythreotou Theodorou
Managing partner
Christopher Dixon
Managing partner (Dubai)
Electra Papadopoulou Makedona
Head, non-contentious department
Steven Fox
Partner
Myria Agathocleous
Head, commercial litigation department
Paul Herring
Partner
Tim Eyles
Managing partner (UK)
Chris Jefferis
Partner
Christine Flion
Managing partner (Belgium)
Kristy Spyrou
Corporate department
Dr Wolfgang Rehmann
Managing partner, Germany
Faz Peermohamed
Partner
Rodothea Papaconstantinou
Associate, corporate department
Eleni Christodoulou
Nicosia office
James Wilson
Senior partner
11 KBW's Sean Jones QC on his first year as silk
11KBW’s Sean Jones QC talks about his first year as a silk ahead of this year’s silks announcement.
11KBW silks go head-to-head as GCSE judicial review is thrown out
11KBW silks Clive Lewis QC and Nigel Giffin QC defeat judicial review bid argued by set-mate Clive Sheldon QC.
39 Essex St revamps fees as another 4-5 Gray's Inn silk joins
London set 39 Essex Street has revamped the way it collects fees from members so that all new additions pay a joining fee into its LLP.
39 Essex Street's reassuring price tag
The stream of defections from 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square to 39 Essex Street continues today, with news of former head of chambers Richard Spearman QC’s move. Spearman’s departure follows that of 24 other 4-5 Gray’s Inn barristers, who left the set to join ...
A&L Goodbody cements restructuring reputation with IBRC instruction
Irish firm advises KPMG on liquidation of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC).
A&O sends City partner to head US practice
Allen & Overy (A&O) has installed a new US managing partner and shifted the incumbent to the US senior partner role.
A&O, Ashurst and Bakers pick up places on panel for Australia's AMP
Australia financial services company AMP has unveiled an inaugural international legal panel, with Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Baker & McKenzie among those being awarded the mandate.
Abell brings in Herbies as FFW dispute escalates
Ex-Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) IP and IT head Mark Abell has hired Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) in a partnership dispute with his former firm.
Abramovich lawyer among first to gain higher rights in Hong Kong
Skadden partner Paul Mitchard QC, who advised Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich on his court battles with Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, is among 15 lawyers who have obtained higher rights of audience in Hong Kong.
Akin Gump and Skadden advise as Vimpelcom issues $2bn eurobond
Akin Gump and Skadden scoop lead advisory roles as a eurobond issued by mobile phone operator Vimpelcom raises $2bn to refinance company’s debt.
Amazon prepares ground for first formal Europe panel
Amazon is carrying out an overhaul of its external legal advisers in Europe that will see it launch a formal panel in the region for the first time.
Angel joins PM on 100-strong India business delegation
DLA Piper senior partner Tony Angel jets off to India with Prime Minister David Cameron as part of a business delegation.
Anthony Collins continues recruitment drive with managerial hires
Birmingham-based Anthony Collins has continued its recruitment investment plan with the hire of Rob Adams as its first head of risk and compliance.
Arbitration partner Shore returns to Herbies
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has recruited former partner Laurence Shore from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher to bolster its New York office.
Arthur Cox advises as Irish government restructures bank debt
Arthur Cox has completed five years of work acting for the Irish government with today’s confirmation that a deal has been struck to restructure the nation’s bank debt.
Arthur Cox takes lion's share as Irish state legal fees revealed
The Irish government’s go-to law firm Arthur Cox has picked up almost half of the legal fees paid out by the state in the last five years.
Ashurst moves towards greater alignment in Oz but denies partner cuts
Ashurst’s Australia managing partner John Carrington has maintained that the firm’s partner headcount will not change “in any substantial way” as he deflects reports of a major partnership cull in the jurisdiction.
Ashurst to restart paying partner distributions
Ashurst will pay distributions to partners this quarter after holding back profits in the last quarter.
Ashurst, BLP, Skadden favourites on William Hill buyout
Ashurst and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom have secured key instructions as Britain’s biggest bookmaker, William Hill, plans to raise £375m in a rights issue to fund the acquisition of its online division.
Ashurst, Davis Polk and Slaughters at the wheel for Esure IPO
Ashurst, US firm Davis Polk & Wardwell and Slaughter and May have won roles advising on the planned IPO of Esure.
Attention: don't mention retention
Herbert Smith Freehills has become the latest firm to release its retention rates, revealing that it will keep on 75 per cent of its spring 2013 newly-qualifeds. The firm had a pool ...
Barclays' Harding steps down after 10 years as GC
Barclays’ group general counsel Mark Harding is retiring from the bank along with finance director Chris Lucas.
Bedell Cristin picks up Mourant Ozannes partner for corporate boost
Channel Islands firm Bedell Cristin has appointed Mourant Ozannes partner David Moore as a consultant in its Guernsey office.
Behind closed doors
A high-stakes case that could damage relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia has brought the issue of closed courts back into the spotlight
Belfast claimants set to recoup £750,000 from Italian lawyers
A Belfast court is to enter judgment against Italian lawyer Gabriele Giambrone in relation to property investments made in Italy.
Bingham results reveal impact of service centre as PEP falls
Bingham has posted a dip in average profit per equity partner (PEP) and effectively flat firm-wide revenue growth for the 2012 financial year.
BLP to open third Asia office after gaining Beijing licence
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has obtained the regulatory approval to open a representative office in Beijing, which will be led by the firm’s former chair Peter Robinson.
BLP: You dim-sum, you lose some
It’s been a swings-and-roundabouts kind of week for Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP). On the one hand, the firm has got the regulatory approval to open an office in Beijing, marking its first foray into mainland China. But on the other hand, the firm was
Boys' bench
It’s getting a little tiring asking you lot where all the women are. But, as the latest appointments to the Supreme Court bench are approved, we’re forced to ask it again. Where the son of a biscuit are all the females?
BPI secures High Court illegal website crackdown
The High Court has today (28 February 2013) handed down judgment in a major copyright case that has been described as “a wake-up call for illegal websites”
Bredin Prat loses €100,000 employment case brought by ex-employee
French independent Bredin Prat has lost an unfair dismissal claim brought by a former employee, who alleged she had been the victim of harrassment at the firm.
BSB probe could see VAT fraud barrister struck off
Convicted barrister Rohan Pershad QC could be struck off after the Bar Standards Board confirmed it is referring his case to a disciplinary tribunal.
Carter-Ruck and 5RB secure verdict against McCann contempt solicitor
Retired solicitor given suspended jail sentence after publishing claims that missing child Madeline McCann’s parents caused their daughter’s disapperance.
Charles Li, Han Kun Law Offices, Beijing
I studied law in Canada and worked briefly in Canadian firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson.
Cheng Jun, Zhonglun, Beijing
I believe there is always a bigger world out there waiting for us to explore. We’ve been waiting so long for the Chinese companies to grow.
Chiomenti moves into ally Gide's London offices
Italian firm Chiomenti has moved into the City of London office space rented by its new French ‘best friend’ Gide Loyrette Nouel.
City push pays off as Dechert's London revenue shoots up in 2012
Dechert’s London office has revealed a 44 per cent increase in revenue following a year characterised by aggressive hiring across the City.
Clients the winners with liberalisation
The Singapore QFLP licence scheme offers significant opportunities for firms with a long-term view.
Clifford Chance appoints banking head Cohen as US chief
Clifford Chance has elected banking and finance group head Evan Cohen as the firm’s new Americas regional managing partner.
Clifford Chance elects new global partnership council
Clifford Chance has revamped its global partnership council, with two new faces joining the firm’s governing body.
Clifford Chance names new managing partner for Spain
Clifford Chance has announced corporate specialist Jaime Velázquez as managing partner of its Spanish offices following a vote, succeeding longstanding country chief Ignacio Ojanguren.
Clifford Chance reinforces Hong Kong litigation with London head
Clifford Chance has relocated its London head of banking litigation Matthew Newick to Hong Kong, after losing two litigation partners to Davis Polk & Wardwell.
Clifford Chance's former Vietnamese ally expands with energy bolt-on
One of Vietnam’s largest firms, VILAF, has expanded its energy practice by taking on sole-partner local boutique LDV Lawyers.
CMS and Wragges on scene for Blockbuster store sale to Morrisons
Real estate teams lead on supermarket chain’s acquisition of 49 stores from administrators
Cobbetts litigation team to join Walker Morris following DWF pre-pack deal
Firm’s litigation practice to join Walker Morris while its debt recovery function seeks a new home.
Cobbetts, DWF and the Leeds refuseniks
DWF’s rescue acquisition of troubled Manchester firm Cobbetts is now a done deal, and details of the merger are coming thick and fast.
Consero and Applied Discovery research finds legal departments largely avoided cuts to budgets and staff
BETHESDA, Md- - Consero Group LLC, an international leader in creating high-level, invitation-only events for senior executives, in partnership with Applied Discovery, a worldwide leader in electronic discovery and legal risk management, today announced the findings of the Consero 2012 General Counsel Survey. According to the survey, 30 percent of General Counsel surveyed indicated that their corporations are not prepared to defend against cyber attacks. In addition, 28 percent of respondents ..
Cooley posts strong revenue and profits rise for 2012
California firm Cooley has posted record financial results for the 2012 year. The firm’s revenue rose by 9 per cent to $617m, the second year in a row that Cooley has achieved revenue growth of at least that level.
CPA Global drives move to paperless IP management with acquisition of First To File
CPA Global today announced the acquisition of First To File, a Silicon Valley-based developer of electronic document management systems, specifically tailored for the IP industry.
DAC Beachcroft points to profitable post-merger year despite rise in debt
DAC Beachcroft senior partner Simon Hodson has hailed the firm’s “profitable year-on-year growth” despite the fact that the newly merged firm’s debt has tripled.
Darrois Villey trio joins French boutique trend
Three partners from French corporate powerhouse Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier, including the son of the firm’s co-founder Philippe Villey, have left the firm to set up a boutique.
Debevoise posts flat financials for 2012
Debevoise & Plimpton has posted flat revenues but increased revenue per lawyer for the 2012 financial year.
Department of Health completes property panel after bungled first tender
Three firms appointed to Department of Health’s property company panel months after initial tender was abandoned.
Dewey administrators seal deal to pay UK creditors
Firm’s UK administrators strike a deal with defunct firm’s US LLP to keep back some London and Paris partners’ clawbacks for creditors of the UK LLP.
Divine intervention
Is the Pope a Catholic? Does a bear ‘go’ in the woods? Does Irwin Mitchell want external investment?
Divine laws
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI may have come as a shock, but it is entirely lawful under Canon Law, says Dario Morelli
Divorce lawyers receive highest number of complaints, says Ombudsman
Complaints relating to divorce and family law are almost double that of other areas, with around 13 per cent of clients dissatisfied with the way their lawyers handled cases.
DLA Piper cuts China capital markets team in Asia-Pac review
DLA Piper has laid off six capital markets fee-earners in Hong Kong as the firm continues to adjust its Asia Pacific businesses to new market conditions in the region.
DLA Piper reveals 8 per cent turnover rise for 2012
DLA Piper’s global revenue increased by more than 8 per cent during the 2012 calendar year, rising to $2.44bn (£1.55bn).
DLA Piper's top earner pocketed £1.75m, LLP accounts reveal
DLA Piper International’s highest paid partner – understood to be the firm’s joint chief executive and managing partner Sir Nigel Knowles – received £1.748m in 2011/12, a small increase on 2010/11.
Does Back to Work work?
The Court of Appeal delivers a technical but not a moral victory on back-to-work schemes, says Kate Balmer
Doo-Sik Kim, Shin & Kim, Seoul
The challenges for Korean firms include contraction or very modest growth of legal demand and downward pressure on legal fees.
Dorsey & Whitney loses tax team to litigation boutique
A team of tax litigators led by partner Simon Whitehead have quit the US firm Dorsey & Whitney for litigation boutique Hage Aaronson.
Dragons' Den's Caan makes second law firm investment
Former Dragons’ Den star James Caan has invested in another firm – SME-focused virtual practice Excello Law – just months after cementing his first foray into the legal sector.
Drawings outweigh profits at Lawrence Graham
Lawrence Graham’s (LG) annual property bill is costing the firm £5.1m a year, according to the firm’s latest LLP accounts.
Dundas insolvency head quits for Pinsent Masons
Dundas & Wilson loses Glasgow-based head of insolvency and restructuring Claire Massie to Pinsent Masons
Dundas remains defiant in the face of further exits
Scottish firm Dundas & Wilson has vowed to keep London at the centre of its growth strategy in the wake of further departures.
Dundas scotches merger rumours as it prepares for delayed partner conference
Merger speculation surrouding Scotland-headquartered Dundas & Wilson is intensifying as the firm gears up to hold its first partner conference since new management took over in the summer.
Dutch Bakers spin-off adds Luxembourg office and Turkey capability
Van Campen Liem expanding into Luxembourg with the hire of Loyens & Loeff partner Aldo Schuurmann
DWF seals Cobbetts takeover as Pinsents advises KPMG administrators
Cobbetts went into administration at the High Court today (6 February) with the whole business immediately sold in a pre-pack deal to fellow Manchester firm DWF.
Eleftheria Panayiotou
Nicosia office
Equality in the Judiciary
With the Supreme Court announcing that it has filled its three justice vacancies with male judges, we publish Lady Hale’s 21 February Kuttan Menon Memorial Lecture on equality in the judiciary
European moves: 21 February 2013
All the latest partner hires and other appointments within Continental European firms and offices.
European moves: 7 February 2013
All the latest partner hires and other appointments within Continental European firms and offices.
Eversheds adds Akin Gump partner to City energy team
Eversheds has boosted its energy capabilities in London after hiring a corporate finance partner from US firm Akin Gump Stauss Hauer & Feld.
Eversheds leads as private equity house acquires HMV's Asia stores
Eversheds and Linklaters have taken lead roles on the sale of HMV Asia to Greater China private equity group AID Partners Capital
Eversheds revamps Asia management team and finds relationship firm in Denmark
Eversheds has formed a new management team in Asia and entered into a relationship with Danish firm Rønne & Lundgren following its Copenhagen closure.
Eversheds, One Crown Office Row advise as damning NHS report is released
Eversheds acted as adviser to the inquiry while numerous One Crown Office Row barristers advised the various parties involved
Ex-Cumberland Ellis partner wins Wedlake Bell senior partner race
Wedlake Bell has elected Simon de Galleani, formerly a partner at legacy firm Cumberland Ellis, as its new senior partner.
Ex-Dewey partner sues Barclays over capital loan
A former Dewey & LeBoeuf partner is suing Barclays for allegedly inducing him to enter into a $540,000 loan agreement.
Ex-Ince partner jailed for fraud faked letters in OBE bid
The former Ince & Co partner jailed yesterday for defrauding the firm attempted to obtain an OBE by faking letters hailing him as a cancer charity hero, it has emerged.
Expectations of a MIPIM virgin
Having lived the MIPIM dream through colleagues in the past, Janice Northover prepares for a week of sun, stereotypes and new connections
Ex-Stephenson Harwood team quits Dundas for Osborne Clarke
Former Dundas & Wilson partner John Pike, who left the firm after less than a year, has resurfaced at Osborne Clarke, as a number of other lawyers also leave the Scottish firm’s London office.
FFW adds partner duo to executive committee
Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) has appointed partners Alison Dennis and Guy Usher to its executive committee, with Dennis the first female appointee.
FFW IP head Mark Abell claims "ambush" ahead of Bird & Bird move
Field Fisher Waterhouse’s (FFW) head of IP and IT Mark Abell has resigned to join Bird & Bird.
FFW selects Chissick as permanent managing partner in top-level rejig
Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) has announced a new leadership structure that will see acting chief Michael Chissick take on the managing partner role in full.
Field Fisher looks to downsize into single City site
FFW is considering moving into premises at 10 Aldermanbury off London Wall as the clock ticks on the lease for its current City headquarters.
Field Fisher's cunning plan
Field Fisher Waterhouse had this planned, of course.
Field Fisher's debt rose by over 350 per cent in last financial year, LLPs show
Firm’s net debt increased by more than 350 per cent to £3.3m in the 2011/12 financial year, LLP accounts show.
Field Fisher's new clothes
Changing how a firm is viewed internally and externally in one quick move is pretty hard, as countless City outfits have found. It can take years for perceptions to change.
Figuring it out
LLP accounts by no means offer the perfect insight into a firms’ financial health. What firms include in the report is far from uniform and some useful metrics – profit per equity partner – don’t get a look in. But they do provide a good snapshot of what’s going on at a firm and the emergence of limited liability partnerships have made analysing and reporting on the UK legal market incalculably easier that it was 20 years ago.
Five scientifically proven reasons why you should meditate
Former barrister, trainer and mindfulness coach Neil Seligman digests the 2012 statistics from LawCare along with recent scientific discoveries on the benefits of presence, mindfulness and meditation.
Fleet of US firms advise on $11bn American Airlines merger
Debevoise, Latham, Skadden and Weil among counsel on AMR tie-up with US Airways
Former 39 Essex Street silk guilty of £600,000 VAT fraud
Former 39 Essex Street silk, Rohan Pershad QC, has been convicted of tax fraud.
Former BLP partners launch tax boutique with CMS lawyer
Two former tax partners from Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) have joined forces with a consultant from CMS Cameron McKenna to launch tax boutique Rosetta Tax.
Former Dewey executive to appear in NY bankruptcy court
Dewey & LeBoeuf’s former executive director Stephen DiCarmine will appear in a US bankruptcy court next week after several ex-Dewey partners objected to the firm’s bankruptcy plan.
Former Ince & Co partner jailed for £3m fraud
Former Ince & Co partner Nathan ‘Andy’ Iyer has been jailed for four years and eight months after being convicted of forgery and false accounting.
Fountain Court's Derrick Dale QC on his first two years as silk
Fountain Court’s Derrick Dale QC talks about his first two years as silk.
Four-borough shared legal service gets go ahead
The legal teams at the London boroughs of Merton, Kingston, Sutton and Richmond are to merge following final approval from Merton Council.
France's Fromont Briens launches professional training team
Employment firm picks up experienced professional training lawyer to set up a team dedicated to the field.
Freeth Cartwright is third firm to be sued over MMR advice
Firm is third to face professional negligence claims over how it handled a group action over MMR vaccine
Freshfields and Herbert Smith lead on latest foreign utilities takeover
Freshfields and Herbies advise on the £164.5m takeover of Sutton & East Surrey Water by Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation.
Frontrunners emerge for Barclays general counsel role
Senior Barclays in-house lawyers have emerged as the frontrunners for the bank’s general counsel job.
Georgia Mattheou
Nicosia office
Germany's Heuking records moderate turnover growth
German independent Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek has announced a turnover increase of 3.7 per cent for the 2012 year.
Gibson Dunn 'fake overtime' trial delayed as defendant is sick
Trial of employee accused of making £33,000 of false overtime claims delayed because defendant is unwell.
Gibson Dunn on hand as Nat Rothschild fails in Bumi tussle
BLP, Freshfields, Gibson Dunn and Slaughters attend Bumi shareholder meeting where Nat Rothschild was defeated in his bid to assert control over the company.
Global quartet hired for €1.9bn Japanese purchase of Dutch asset manager
Dutch firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Linklaters have played lead roles on ORIX’s acquisition of Dutch asset manager Robeco Groep from Rabobank.
Global turnover and PEP nudge up at Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins has posted a 3.4 per cent rise in total turnover along with a 7.4 per cent increase in average profit per equity partner (PEP) for the 2012 financial year.
Goodwin Procter picks up Travers Smith property finance partner
Goodwin Procter adds Travers Smith partner Paul Lyons to its growing London office.
Grigoris Sarlidis
Limassol office
Guildhall Chambers stands by silk charged with conspiracy to defraud
Guildhall Chambers offers “support, respect and friendship” to member charged with conspiracy to defraud.
Haarmann Hemmelrath co-founder joins Linklaters in Frankfurt
Linklaters has hired Haarmann Hemmelrath co-founder Wilhelm Haarmann as a partner in its Frankfurt office.
Halebury hire brings England football team to client list
Halebury seals the England football team as a client after Kingsley Napley corporate partner Michelle Harris joined the firm.
Harneys expands Africa reach with Mauritius association
Harneys seals association with Mauritius firm BLC Chambers in bid to grow its presence in Africa.
Harris Christodoulou
Nicosia Office
Herbies adds Slater & Gordon partner to disputes team
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has turned to Slater & Gordon for a partner to help lead its London white-collar crime team.
Herbies and Hogan Lovells appointed to Land Securities panel
Herbies and Hogan Lovells win first-time spots on Land Securities’ legal panel following a review of the £20m advisory roster.
Herbies disputes exits continue with Addleshaws raid
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has been hit with another litigation defection after of counsel Nichola Peters announced that she is leaving the firm for Addleshaw Goddard.
Herbies goes Deutsche
You have to hand it to Herbert Smith Freehills for showing a bit of follow-through. Legacy firm Herbert Smith said it was going to do an Australia deal, and it did. It also said it was going to establish a base in New York,
Herbies hires partner from ex-ally Gleiss for German launch
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has secured a partner from former alliance partner Gleiss Lutz to help launch its first office in Germany.
Herbies litigation exits continue as partner defects to Latham
Senior Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) litigation partner Simon Bushell is set to join the London office of US firm Latham & Watkins in the latest exit from the firm.
Herbies' UK arm retains 75 per cent of March qualifiers
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is retaining 75 per cent of its spring 2013 newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, down from 88 per cent the previous year.
HgCapital installs former Clifford Chance lawyer as general counsel
Private equity house HgCapital has appointed former Clifford Chance senior associate Andrew Jessop as its general counsel in a move that sees former legal chief Alison Hampton move to a compliance role.
Hill Dickinson opens Monaco base to service yacht team clients
Hill Dickinson is launching an office in Monte Carlo in a bid to boost its yacht and shipping practices.
Hogan Lovells' 2012 profits hit by cost of surplus office space
Hogan Lovells’ LLP accounts showed a fall in profits due to increased operating expenses in the last financial year.
Hogan Lovells IP partner David Latham dies on Tube
Hogan Lovells today reported the death of senior intellectual property partner David Latham.
Honeymoon ends for Cobbetts' debt recovery arm
What a difference a month makes. On Valentine’s Day last month we told you that Cobbetts’ debt recovery business Incasso had found that special someone. But less then a month on and the honeymoon period seems to have ended, ...
Howard Kennedy: mind the lack of gaps
The Lawyer was surely not the only inquisitive character baffled by Howard Kennedy’s decision to put an embargo on news that its merger with Finers Stephens Innocent, widely publicised to be going ahead on 1 February, had indeed gone live today.
Icelandic bank Kaupthing turns to Weil for latest settlement
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Weil Gotshal & Manges took lead roles in the latest litigation involving the failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing.
In defence of the jury
As the Vicky Pryce retrial gets under way, Gareth Weetman says that juries invariably reach sensible, logical verdicts in trials
Incoming Travers chief to shake up firm's sector focus
Firm moots adding natural resources to current roster of five industry groups.
Inland Revenue chases Cobbetts over unpaid taxes
The residual Cobbetts shell is facing creditor claims from the HMRC after falling behind on payments prior to its takeover by DWF.
International Air Transport Association hires GC from Hogan Lovells
Veteran aviation lawyer and partner in Hogan Lovells’ Washington, DC office Jeffrey Shane is to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as general counsel.
Ioanna Athinodorou
Nicosia office
Irene Manoli
Nicosia office
IRIS Legal releases ugrade to better manage contractual terms between barristers and solicitors
IRIS Legal Builds on Chambers Management Software Success With Release of IRIS MLC 3.1This release follows the success of IRIS MLC 3.0 which was widely received as one of the best updates of the software.
Irwin Mitchell puts flotation plans on a backburner
Irwin Mitchell has shelved plans for a stock market flotation despite previously indicating that an IPO could be a part of its future.
Irwin Mitchell will break £200m turnover barrier says CEO
Irwin Mitchell boss targets growth in firm’s business legal services division to break £200m turnover target.
Islam Channel legal chief joins gaming business Konami
The sole in-house legal advisor at Islam Channel TV has left to join Japanese gaming company Konami.
Ius Laboris adds Eastern Europe and Middle East members
Employment alliance appoints Vasil Kisil & Partners as a member and makes Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen and Al Tamimi & Company affiliate members.
Judicial process
Decision in GSCE-marking judicial review puts the process, and its implications, under the spotlight
Just Costs, Simpson Millar and Vamco join growing ABS list
The latest round of ABS approvals has seen a motor claims specialist with an in-house law firm, a £15m national firm and a costs specialist all gain licences.
K&L Gates hires Fulbright partner for Houston launch
K&L Gates has launched in Houston with the hire of Fulbright & Jaworski securities head Charles Strauss ahead of the latter’s merger with Norton Rose.
K&L Gates loses IP partner to UK tech boutique Kemp Little
Technology boutique Kemp Little has hired K&L Gates IP partner Rebecca Halford-Harrison.
K&L Gates reveals flat financials with decreased US revenue
K&L Gates has posted its results for the 2012 financial year, exposing more information than any other US law firm in the reporting season so far as it announced stable revenue figures.
King & Spalding launches Russian disputes practice with Noerr hire
King & Spalding has launched a Russian disputes practice with the hire of Noerr disputes partner Ilia Rachkov.
King J reprimanded over 'unacceptable' delays to judgment
A High Court judge has been reprimanded by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, and Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling MP, following a complaint.
KPMG finds buyer for Cobbetts' debt recovery arm
HL Legal Solicitors has agreed to buy Cobbetts’ debt recovery business Incasso from KPMG, which acted as the failed firm’s administrators.
Kypros Kleanthous
Nicosia office
Landmark defeats 11KBW in back-to-work schemes appeal
Landmark Chambers has won a Court of Appeal (CoA) victory for a university graduate who claimed that being required to work for free at a Poundland store breached laws on forced labour.
Lateral hiring at McDermott doubled in 2012 amid feeding frenzy at Dewey
McDermott Will & Emery made 54 lateral partner hires in 2012, more than double that of the previous year, according to the US firm’s annual global performance data.
Lawyers from Norton Rose and RPC help launch LGBT network
Insurance lawyers at Norton Rose and RPC are among the founding members of an LGBT network for the insurance industry.
Leonidas Simopoulos
Nicosia office
LG and SNR Denton advise as Dragons' Den star buys Jessops brand
Lawrence Graham (LG) and SNR Denton have taken lead roles on the sale of the Jessops brand and certain assets to a group including Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Peter Jones.
LG returns to Lawrence Graham in branding revamp
LG is reverting back to its original Lawrence Graham name in a rebranding move aimed at building on its growing international presence.
Linklaters and trio of US firms gain Singapore licences
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Jones Day, Linklaters and Sidley Austin have been awarded qualifying foreign law practice (QFLP) licences by the Singapore Ministry of Law as 19 other firms miss out.
Linklaters clinches top role as Moscow Exchange gears up for IPO
Linklaters has landed the lead role advising the Moscow Exchange, Russia’s primary stock index, on its planned stock market flotation, which is set to value the company at up to $4.6bn (£2.9bn).
Linklaters ex-US chief Byrne joins exodus to Pepper Hamilton
Former Linklaters US head Larry Byrne has left the firm to join Pepper Hamilton alongside a five-person disputes team from the magic circle firm’s New York office.
Linklaters joins Brown Rudnick and Cleary on Republic administration
Linklaters has been instructed by administrators at Ernst & Young (E&Y) in the latest in a string of insolvencies to hit the British high street this year.
Linklaters loses three-partner Paris team to White & Case
Linklaters is set to lose three partners, a consultant and an associate from its Paris capital markets team to US firm White & Case.
Locke Lord hired as restructurer tees Republic up for sale
US firm Locke Lord has taken a role advising the group tasked with preparing Republic for a sale after the clothing chain went into administration earlier this month.
LPO provider CPA Global expands into mainland China and the US
LPO provider CPA Global has opened its first office in mainland China and acquired a Silicon Valley-based company to expand its IP management offerings.
Maalouf Ashford finds foothold in Brazil and India
New York firm Maalouf Ashford & Talbot is entering the Brazilian and Indian markets, three years after signing an association in Saudi Arabia.
Macfarlanes boosts hedge funds offering with Akin Gump hire
Macfarlanes has continued to invest in its funds group with the hire of Akin Gump partner Simon Thomas
Magic circle revenue growth falters in face of spiralling costs
The magic circle is struggling to keep revenues growing at a faster pace than costs, The Lawyer’s report into a cross section of firms’ LLP accounts show.
Magnusson boosts Denmark with Eversheds managing partner
Nordic firm Magnusson has hired three partners for its Copenhagen office, including the managing partner of Eversheds’ local office, Nikolaj Juhl Hansen.
Magnusson continues regional expansion with Berlin office
Swedish firm Magnusson has added to its expanding roster of offices with a Berlin launch, through the hire of Mannheimer Swartling partner Thomas Kaiser-Stockmann.
Malaysian firm ZICOlaw opens in Myanmar
Malaysia headquartered regional firm ZICOlaw has established an office in Yangon, Myanmar, it’s seventh location outside of Malaysia.
Maples regains offshore crown from Appleby
Maples’ 2012 hiring spree has pushed it to the top of the offshore top 30 again, with the firm overtaking Appleby as the world’s largest by headcount.
Maria Papaconstantinou
Nicosia office
Mayer Brown turnover drops during 'year of two parts'
Mayer Brown has entered the US financial reporting season with a drop in both partner profits and turnover, with the latter slipping from $1.13bn in 2011 to $1.09bn in 2012.
Merger for 4-5 Gray's Inn Square is "not a rescue" says chambers head
Chambers head said a merger between his set and public law set Atlas Chambers is not a “rescue” deal.
Michelmores hires OC private client head for Bristol base
Exeter-headquartered Michelmores has beefed up its Bristol base with the hire of Osborne Clarke private client head Sandra Brown.
Mills & Reeve eyes merger with Manchester's George Davies
Mills & Reeve and Manchester firm George Davies are understood to have held tie-up talks, with both firms separately confirming that they are considering mergers.
Mishcon de Reya adds Tanzania to international dispute reach
Mishcon de Reya has hired an international arbitration partner from Tanzania in a bid to expand its African coverage.
MoJ anoints three women in eight-strong honorary silk list
Ministry of Justice unveils this year’s honorary silk list, with Baroness Deech, Professor Geraldine Van Bueren and CEDR deputy chief executive Eileen Carroll getting the nod.
Monckton Chambers' Daniel Beard QC on his first two years as silk
Expectant barristers have learned whether their silk applications have been successful, with 84 making the grade.
My kingdom for a new GC
Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins is likely to find some skeletons in various corners of the UK bank by the time he completes his attempts to revamp its image, but DNA tests are unlikely to prove without any reasonable doubt that they are those of Mark Harding.s
Nabarro, Stephenson Harwood fix appointment for healthcare takeover
Nabarro, Stephenson Harwood and Weil Gotshal & Manges have taken key advisory roles on the sale of healthcare group UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH) to Care UK.
Nationwide delays launch of panel review
Nationwide Building Society has delayed the launch of its general panel review until the autumn.
New study reveals many small businesses still unaware of impending RTI changes
New research carried out by the Forum of Private Business has shown an increased awareness among small firms of the Real Time Information system being introduced by HMRC in just two months’ time.The Forum’s latest quarterly Referendum study carried out amongst its members, showed that while the majority of firms now understood the implications of RTI, a worrying number were still in the dark.RTI is a new payroll system being introduced by HMRC in April that will affect all ...
Non-lawyers rule the world ... or at least Shakespeares
Shakespeares’ chief executive Paul Wilson has a sideline in publicly debating the merits of non-lawyers running law firms. His turn involves him going head-to-head with a managing partner in front of a crowded room and arguing that legal practices should be run as businesses.
Norton Rose seals third Canada deal with employment bolt-on
Norton Rose has made another acquisition in Canada, swallowing up a two-partner employment and labour boutique in Calgary.
Norton Rose unveils Australia's Ahern as global chairman
Norton Rose has appointed Sydney partner Adrian Ahern as global chairman, with the corporate partner replacing Canada-based Norman Steinberg.
Nuix upgrade delivers new toolset for large-scale digital investigations
Nuix, a worldwide provider of information management technologies, today announced the release of version 4.2 of its investigation software. New digital forensics capabilities in this release round out Nuix’s investigative feature set, making it an essential tool for any government or private-sector organisation needing to complete large-scale investigations efficiently and effectively.
OC continues hiring spree with addition of Eversheds partner
Osborne Clarke (OC) has hired former Eversheds UK corporate head Mark Spinner in a move that gifts the Bristol-headquartered firm its 50th London partner.
OC turns to Stephenson Harwood for City partner hire
OC has recruited Stephenson Harwood commercial and outsourcing partner John Buyers in the latest hire into its City base.
OC turns to Wragges for latest City hire
Osborne Clarke (OC) has added another London partner with the hire of Wragge & Co litigator Tom Ellis.
Offshore deal volume and value rise but challenges remain
The total volume of offshore deals for 2012 remained lower than in the two previous years, but average deal value is on the rise.
Olswang and SJ Berwin act on Universal's £487m sale of Coldplay label
Shearman & Sterling, SJ Berwin and Debevoise & Plimpton are among a raft of firms to win roles as Warner buys Parlophone
Opinion: Clifford Chance on QFLPs as proof of globalisation
The QFLP licence system is proof of Singapore’s importance as a global business hub.
Orrick and Slaughters seal ITV's acquisition of London Television Centre
US firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe’s City team and Slaughter and May advised as ITV bought the freehold for the London Television Centre from the Coal Pension Properties.
Orrick loses nine-strong team to Germany's Heuking
German independent Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek has snared a team of nine lawyers from Orrick to strengthen its Düsseldorf and Frankfurt real estate teams.
Partner exodus continues at Linklaters' Aussie ally
Two more partners have left Linklaters’ Australian ally Allens to join rival firms in Sydney and Singapore.
Partners from DLA, Houthoff and Stibbe team up for Dutch boutique launch
Team of partners join forces to launch Dutch boutique focusing on advice for corporate clients.
Paul Hastings' PEP broke $2m mark in 2012
Paul Hastings has posted a 3 per cent increase in revenue for 2012, pushing average profit per equity partner (PEP) up 6 per cent to $2.08m.
Peters & Peters client Mittal settles multi-million pound case
The multi-million pound dispute between Britain’s richest man Lakshmi Mittal, chair and CEO of ArcelorMittal and rival Manmohan Varma has been settled on the court steps.
Pinsents enters contract lawyer market with on-demand business
Pinsent Masons is launching a contract lawyer service for clients in the mould of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) offering Lawyers on Demand and Eversheds Agile.
Pinsents sets sights on Turkey after signing deal with local lawyer
Pinsent Masons is set to launch an infrastructure-focused Turkey office after inking a deal with a local lawyer.
Pinsents takes four-partner life sciences team from Fasken
Pinsent Masons has taken the heart of Fasken Martineau’s London life sciences practice, hiring group leader Paul Ranson and a team of partners.
Pinsents top earner sees drop in takings as financials improve
Pinsent Masons’ highest paid partner received £531,645 in 2011/12, down from £558,797 in 2010/11.
Portugal's PLMJ launches international projects team
Portuguese independent PLMJ is continuing its international focus with the launch of a team focusing on cross-border projects work.
Preston firm completes MBO after entering administration
North West firm Marsden Rawsthorn has been acquired by its partners in a management buyout (MBO) after going into administration.
Property developer adds Lord Goldsmith to court fight with Barclay brothers
Former Attorney General representing Patrick McKillen in appeal court.
QC appointments slip to all time low with 84 made up
The number of barristers being awarded silk hits lowest level since the system was reviewed in 2006.
QC in waiting: Christopher Boyle
Barristers who applied for silk in the latest round have learned their fate. Here, successful QC applicants answer questions about life at the bar, the silk process, and which actor would play them in a film
QC in waiting: James Turner
Barristers who applied for silk in the latest round have learned their fate. Here, successful QC applicants answer questions about life at the bar, the silk process, and which actor would play them in a film
QC in waiting: Kassie Smith
Barristers who applied for silk in the latest round have learned their fate. Here, successful QC applicants answer questions about life at the bar, the silk process, and which actor would play them in a film
QC in waiting: Michelle Stevens-Hoare
Having just been awarded silk in the latest round, Hardwicke’s tee-total, gay, left-wing feminist Michelle Stevens-Hoare shares her thoughts on the application process.
QC in waiting: Richard Booth
Barristers who applied for silk in the latest round have learned their fate. Here, successful QC applicants answer questions about life at the bar, the silk process, and which actor would play them in a film
Quartet of Irish firms acts as government sells state pensions business
Four of Ireland’s largest firms have taken roles on the €1.3bn (£1.1bn) sale of Irish state-owned pensions company Irish Life to Canada’s Great-West Lifeco.
Quinn Emanuel posts another record year on the back of contingent fees
Quinn Emanuel enters US financial reporting season with an 18 per cent increase in gross revenue, taking global turnover to a record $852.5m.
Redlink gives home to duo of Nixon Peabody Paris partners
French corporate boutique Redlink has picked up two partners from Nixon Peabody’s dissolving Paris office, bringing the number of partners at the firm to eight.
Reed Smith's global revenues inch up 2 per cent to top $1bn
Reed Smith has posted a 2 per cent increase in total revenue, enough to secure it a total revenue figure above $1bn for the 2012 financial year.
Rohan Pershad QC sentenced to three and half years for VAT fraud
Former 39 Essex Street silk Rohan Pershad QC has been jailed for three and a half years after being found guilty of VAT fraud.
RPC joins mix as Sports Direct buys stricken retailer Republic
RPC has become the latest firm to win a mandate amid the recent spate of UK high-street casualties after being appointed by Sports Direct to advise on its purchase of Republic.
RPC LLP accounts show £3m loan amidst strong revenue growth
RPC saw turnover rise by 12 per cent in 2011/12 while its distributable profit increased by 18 per cent.
Russia appoints lawyer to represent Magnitsky ahead of posthumous trial
The Russian government has appointed a lawyer to represent Sergei Magnitsky in a trial now set to take place on 4 March.
SDT removes Italian lawyer from European lawyers register
The SDT has taken Italian lawyer Gabriele Giambrone off the SRA’s register of European lawyers after finding him and two colleagues guilty of accounting irregularities.
Sean Jones QC on Lord Neuberger and the government
Sean Jones QC discusses the tensions between Lord Neuberger and the government
SFO brings Slaughters on board to defend Tchenguiz damages cases
The SFO hires Slaughters to act on the defence of two multi-million pound damages claims brought by Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz.
SH launches Paris disputes team in wake of failed association
Stephenson Harwood has launched a Paris disputes practice following the termination of its longstanding association with former touted merger suitor BCTG & Associés.
Shakespeares brings in ex-Serco BD head to smash £50m barrier
Shakespeares has appointed a new managing director to help the firm achieve its ambition of breaking the £50m turnover barrier.
Shearman posts small rise in City turnover
Firm’s City growth outstrips that of the firm as a whole, with London posting a 3 per cent rise to $112.6m while firmwide turnover stood relatively still at $725m.
Shoosmiths adds publishing group after acquiring niche digital firm
Shoosmiths has gained a publishing and digital media group after acquiring niche digital firm Laurence Kaye Solicitors.
Silk applications from women drop in decreasing QC round
The number of female barristers who applied to become Queen’s Counsel has dropped by a third this year, statistics show.
Silk plus two
Monckton Chambers’ Tim Ward QC talks about his first two years as a silk.
Simmons and in-housers advise as Abramovich invests £70m in Truphone
Simmons & Simmons has advised UK mobile telecoms company Truphone as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich pays £70m for a 23.3 per cent stake.
Singapore's Rajah & Tann launches in Cambodia and Myanmar
Singapore-based Rajah & Tann has expanded its South East Asia network to Cambodia and Myanmar by tying up with two local firms.
SJ Berwin sends high-level delegation to scout Aussie market
Firm sends senior figures to Australia to seek a combination with a local firm as it aims to become the latest foreign outfit to enter the market.
Slater & Gordon claims first-half revenue rise of 46.5 per cent
Listed Australian firm Slater & Gordon has announced a 46.5 per cent increase in its half-year revenue following its takeover of Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) last year.
Slaughters joins Sullivan and Paul Weiss on Countrywide IPO
City lawyers at trio of firms land key roles on IPO of UK estate agency.
Small is beautiful
Sometimes, big things come in small packages. And we’re not talking about Ronnie Corbett, iPods or Shetland ponies. The 10 inspiring stories from the bottom half of the UK200 documented in this week’s feature prove that good things don’t always come in flashy, ready-to-eat packages.
Squire Sanders property litigator quits for sole practice
A Squire Sanders partner who specialised in property litigation has left the firm’s London office to set up his own boutique, claiming he can do the same work for clients at half the price.
St Philips Chambers to launch in London and Leeds
Birmingham set St Philips Chambers is broadening its reach with dual launches planned for London and Leeds.
Staff at Cobbetts' rescued debt recovery arm face redundancy
Staff at former Cobbetts debt recovery business Incasso have been put into redundancy consultation weeks after the business was bought from the failed firm’s administrators.
Stewarts Law partner struck off after private prosecution
The SDT has struck off Stewarts Law litigation partner Andrew Shaw following private prosecution proceedings.
SullCrom's Bompoint goes solo to bridge advisory and litigation gap
Paris-based corporate star quits US firm to set up his own practice in a bid to get closer to clients on both advisory and contentious work.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Russia's VTB Capital
Fried Frank wins Supreme Court victory for Marshall Capital and Konstantin Malofeev in a $330m dispute with state-owned Russian bank VTB Capital.
Swan impersonator attends Oscars despite Quinn warning
A celebrity prankster tried to gatecrash Sunday’s Oscars in a swan costume despite receiving a written warning from a Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan lawyer.
Taylor Wessing saw UK profits increase by 20 per cent in 2011/12
Profits at Taylor Wessing’s UK LLP increased by almost 20 per cent in the 2011/12 financial year, according to the firm’s consolidated accounts.
Teacher Stern snaps up London firm Butcher Burns
Mid-market consolidation among firms continues as Teacher Stern is set to swallow up fellow London firm Butcher Burns.
The gold rush to Singapore slows to a trickle
The latest round of qualifying foreign law practice (QFLP) licences in Singapore saw just four firms - Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Jones Day, Linklaters and Sidley Austin - given permission to practise. Given that 23 global firms applied in the recent round, some local lawyers may be breathing sighs of relief that international competition has been limited. Unsuccessful applicants will now have to opt for Plan B: find a local association
The importance of VTB v Nutritek
The case of VTB Capital Plc v Nutritek International Corp and others will be mentioned for years to come, says Fried Frank partner Justin Michaelson
The Lawyer Euro 100 is out this week
While Spanish giant Garrigues retains its position at the top of the table, the best performing firms are those headquartered in Germany and Scandinavia, especially Norway. The exclusive data is now ready to download.
The Lawyer Management inaugural awards launches
The legal market’s most-talented and influential professionals will be celebrated later this year.
The Lawyer unveils digital makeover
The Lawyer is today launching a dramatically enhanced new website to showcase more of its market-leading content than ever before.
The lawyer, the fraud and the fake OBE application
Lawyer, crime writer and former love interest of Sir Michael Caine’s daughter Nathan ‘Andy’ Iyer was jailed for four years yesterday for stealing nearly £3m from his firm and its clients through a scheme involving fictitious companies and false invoices.
The silk route
The number of barristers making silk has hit an all time low, with just 84 succeeding in the latest round, announced today. Brick Court Chambers, Essex Court Chambers and Doughty Street were the big winners this year, each adding four silks apiece to their roster.
Three judges appointed to Supreme Court bench
The Queen has approved the latest appointment to the Supreme Court bench with Lord Justices Toulson and Hughes and Lord Hodge being promoted.
Timotheos Christofi
Nicosia office
Tollers selects Proclaim Practice Management for 130-user rollout
Tollers Solicitors is implementing Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management Software solution in a firm-wide rollout. Northampton-based Tollers employs 130 staff (including 20 partners) and offers a complete portfolio of legal services for businesses and individuals. The practice recently undertook a review of its service streams and the underpinning technologies, with a view to creating sustainable competitive ...
Top of equity at Norton Rose breaks £1m mark as fees and profit rise
Norton Rose’s highest earning partner took home more than £1m in 2011/12 – the most that has ever been paid to a member at the firm since it became an limited liability partnership.
Travers 'discriminated against pregnant trainee', tribunal hears
Former Travers trainee claims firm discriminated against her by not granting her a permanent job because she was pregnant.
Travers sees turnover nudge up in first half of financial year
Travers Smith has unveiled a 1.5 per cent increase in its half-year revenues for the first six months of the 2012/13 financial year.
Travers Smith elects Hale as new senior partner
Travers Smith has chosen corporate head Chris Hale as its new senior partner, replacing Chris Carroll who stands down this year.
Trio of firms retain spots on Standard Life panel
Addleshaw Goddard, Dundas & Wilson and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) have all been reappointed to Standard Life Investments’ (SLI) real estate panel.
Turnover up at Cuatrecasas, down at Gomez-Acebo in tough Spanish market
Cuatrecasas has reported turnover growth of 1.2 per cent in 2012, with revenue hitting €245.6m (£212m) thanks to a strong performance from its nine international offices.
US and UK firms advise as Liberty Global buys Virgin Media in $23bn deal
Fried Frank and Shearman join host of firms advising on the $23.3bn (£14.9bn) takeover of Virgin Media.
US firms Davis Polk and Kirkland feed on Heinz takeover
Davis Polk, Kirkland and Wachtell were among the advisers on the $28bn (£18bn) takeover of food giant Heinz by an investment consortium.
US firms win roles on $24bn Dell buyout in major post-crisis LBO
Debevoise & Plimpton, Hogan Lovells, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz have taken advisory roles on the $24.4bn (£15.5bn) leveraged buyout (LBO) of Dell, reported to be the biggest take-private since the financial crisis.
Valentine's Day love-in for Cobbetts and HL
It didn’t take long, but Cobbetts’ debt recovery business, Incasso, has found that special someone. HL Legal Solicitors has agreed to buy the team from the collapsed Manchester’s firm’s administrators, KPMG, in a deal announced today.
Walker Morris builds regulatory team with Lloyds competition expert
Walker Morris has added its second regulatory specialist in six months, hiring Trudy Feaster-Gee as a partner from Lloyds Banking Group
Walker Morris recruits former Everton lawyer for sports team
Leeds firm Walker Morris has appointed James Powell, previously a commercial director at Everton Football Club, as a consultant in its sports team.
Waltzing SJB seeks Matilda
It seems SJ Berwin has an admirer. As we report today, Asia-Pacific giant King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is well up for a tie-up with the UK firm, which has been in Australia in recent weeks trying to secure a local deal.
Weil leads as Reader's Digest publisher files for bankruptcy again
US firm acts as lead counsel to the publisher of Reader’s Digest after the magazine’s owner filed for bankruptcy for the second time in four years.
Weil's Faugérolas quits law for corporate advisory venture
Weil Paris partner Laurent Faugérolas quits legal practice and France to set up a corporate advisory boutique in London.
WFW continues German growth with employment hires
Watson Farley turns to German independent Heuking for employment partner Anne Kleffmann as it continues to expand its German offering.
What's in a name?
There’s plenty in a a name: just ask Dentons, which devised an “innovative name migration strategy” to manage the combination of the Salans, SNR Denton and FMC brands.
White & Case and Speechly advise on Handelsbanken-Heartwood deal
White & Case and Speechly Bircham advise as Swedish bank Handelsbanken acquires wealth and investment manager Heartwood Wealth Group.
White & Case posts 15 per cent rise in average profits for 2012
White & Case has posted a 15 per cent increase in average profit per equity partner (PEP) for the 2012 financial year.
White & Case's hire de Triomphe
We all know there are various reasons why a firm might lose partners, but the defection of five Linklaters lawyers including three partners and one high-level consultant to join White & Case in Paris looks like a harsh loss.
Withers to launch international family consulting group
Withers is to launch a consultancy group following client demand for a service that will help family-run businesses resolve arguments.
Withers turns to Appleby for pan-Europe investment push
Withers has appointed a partner from offshore firm Appleby to set up a pan-European investment funds practice.
Xu Ping, King & Wood Mallesons, Beijing
While many Chinese clients are not yet experienced in managing cross-border M&A transactions, neither are they familiar with using external legal advisors.
YouView finds new head of legal at Virgin Media
Digital TV provider YouView has turned to Virgin Media for its new head of legal, pulling in Virgin’s assistant general counsel Toni Vitale for the chief role.
ZyLAB and Noerr enter Strategic Partnership
Amsterdam - 14 February 2013 - ZyLAB, leading provider of e-discovery and information management solutions today announces it has entered a strategic partnership with leading international law firm Noerr. The strategic partnership will enable Noerr to offer their clients a solid and defensible solution that in the end will improve the overall customer satisfaction.Law firm Noerr recently acquired the ...
