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Salans Warsaw hires trio of lawyers from Clifford Chance
Salans has bolstered its Warsaw office with the hire of three corporate lawyers from Clifford Chance.
Circular deluxe
Will Luxembourg become a European hub for Islamic finance? Chokri Bouzidi says new, clearer definitions will help
The mouse that roared
As a financial services provider Liechtenstein is fully regulated in Europe and can offer big benefits for such a small country. Andrew Watters highlights the latest developments
Pole position
In 2009 Poland weathered the recession better than any other EU country, but how did the legal market fare? By James Swift
Secret agenda
Switzerland’s banking secrecy is coming under increased pressure as US and European countries target tax evaders to plug deficits in their economies. James Swift asks: is the country’s resistance futile?
Norton Rose's Paris employment chief defects to local firm Franklin
French firm Franklin has beefed up its Paris employment practice with the hire of Norton Rose’s French employment chief.
French resistance
The French economy is in recovery and its lawyers are looking ahead to rosier times. By Tom Phillips
Independents’ day
While independent law firms are growing in popularity in Germany, making the move is not without its risks.
Mishcon brings home bank bonuses victory
Mishcon de Reya has won compensation for a quartet of bankers who had their bonuses withheld after their employer was bought by Commerzbank.
Making the leap
Traditionally known as a cautious market, Portugal is now awash with changes, with Spanish firm launches, major partner moves and new boutiques. James Swift reports
Roots manoeuvres
Many of the self-proclaimed Iberian firms are casting their nets wider than ever before and finding that history is on their side. By Luke McLeod-Roberts
Class half empty?
Have the wranglings over the introduction of Italy’s class action law eroded its effectiveness? asks James Swift
Dressed to bill
As the design capital of the world, Milan’s IP market is still thriving. But will the industry be forced to modernise in the near future? asks Tom Phillips
Ireland's National Assets Management Agency unveils 64-strong legal panel
More than 60 Irish firms, including Arthur Cox and William Fry, have been appointed to a panel to advise the National Assets Management Agency (Nama).
Acquiring the funds
After running the gauntlet of Madoff and the recession, Ireland is banking on the funds industry to help it get back to winning ways.
Firestone Duncan founder flees Russia amid alleged government conspiracy
The managing partner of a Moscow law firm has fled Russia over fears he is being targeted by the same people he claims are responsible for the death of one of his partners.
Links and White & Case advise on Russian bond issue
Linklaters and White & Case have landed leading roles on Russia’s first convertible bond issue for nearly a decade.
The Baltic triangle
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may be viewed as one by outsiders, and indeed often act as one when it comes to business, but each brings something different to the table.
Dig the new Swede
The Swedish legal market has become a hotbed of change as lawyers switch firms and gain the confidence to launch spin-offs. By James Swift
