Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has added a funds partner to its London office, a day after announcing the hire of Blackstone’s EMEA general counsel Geoffrey Bailhache. The US firm has taken on Kirkland & Ellis’ James Board, a member of its funds practice. He joined as a partner in 2017 from Ropes & Gray, where […]
With the arrival of the Akin Gump team, A&O’s US bench has doubled at a stroke.
New Look general counsel Laura Battley has moved across to Watches of Switzerland, less than two years after the latter’s listing on the London Stock Exchange. Battley joins the FTSE 250 British watch retailer after five years as GC and company secretary at New Look. She began her legal training at Slaughter and May in […]
As showcased in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases last month, litigants are lining up for a busy 2021, with further disputes set to be heard in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Here are the challenges to look out for. Several of this year’s appeals have previously appeared in The Lawyer’s Top 20 […]
Kirkland & Ellis has lost another City finance partner, as one of its regulatory specialists moves to Irish firm Arthur Cox. Sarah Thompson, who was formerly a partner in Kirkland’s financial services regulatory group, joins the firm in Dublin. She arrived at Kirkland as a partner in 2018 from Linklaters’ financial regulation group, where she […]
Simmons & Simmons has introduced a long-term working policy inspired by the changes brought about by the pandemic. The firm will introduce a hybrid working system that allows employees to work up to two to three days per week from home when restrictions are lifted, as agreed with line managers. Over the coming months, country […]
As part of our 60-second interview series, TMG general counsel Ryan Swann talks to The Lawyer about expanding your influence within the business as a GC, how COVID-19 has allowed strong legal teams to shine even brighter and about his “keep it simple” mantra. How can GCs expand their influence within the business? Wanting to […]
Our latest 60-second interview features Lily Hepworth, general counsel and company secretary for Immunocore, a T cell receptor biotechnology company working to develop and commercialise new medicines for cancer, infection and autoimmune disease. Hepworth talks about what the last year looked like for her, the role her team has played in advancing the strategic goals […]
In this 60-second interview, Autologyx CEO Edward Wilson talks to The Lawyer about how to avoid getting overwhelmed by the fast pace of legal tech change, about clients currently having to do all the hard work when it comes to implementing solutions and stringing them together, about platforms as 1-stop shops and the next big […]
This report highlights the key trends and issues at the heart of the in-house legal world, including:
An essential reading for private practice lawyers looking to truly understand their clients.
A comprehensive report of in-house legal professionals, providing unparalleled insight into the world of the in-house lawyer during these unprecedented times. ENQUIRE TODAY Learn more about the report: [Infographic] In-house Legal Sentiment survey 2021 The survey will be conducted biannually, which, over time, will allow us to provide exclusive insights into historical trends in opinions […]
IN THIS REPORT DISCOVER: Which City firms are prioritising growth in their corporate practices? Where are the hires coming from? Which firms are the most active in the recruitment market? What’s the focus outside London? ENQUIRE TODAY Learn more about the report: [Infographic] UK Corporate 50 2020 [Report outline] UK Corporate 50 2020 [Video] How […]
The UK 200: The Independents is the only report focusing entirely on the UK’s national, regional and boutique law firms ranked 101-200 in the UK 200. This year’s report: highlights consolidation and growth trends in this fast-moving and nimble market examines the fortunes of firms in the UK regions focuses on the challenges and changes […]
Members of The Lawyer Hot 100 have just two things in common. The first is excellence. Every year, our Hot 100 covers an incredibly diverse mix of legal professionals: scrappers from the rough and tumble of criminal law; sharp-suited corporate dealmakers; intellectuals and silver-tongued advocates from barristers’ profession; the in-house counsel with the ear of […]
We’re gathering the experience and opinions of working parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. If that’s you, we’d appreciate if you could take the time to fill out our anonymous survey. We are after both quantitative and qualitative information so do feel free to make liberal use of the free text boxes. We are also open […]
This year, the courts play host to a series of long-running financial and competition cases, while it looks like UK Government lawyers will be extremely busy.
A year which began on a positive note for most firms turned into one plagued by uncertainty, as society at large coped with the biggest upheaval since the Second World War
A total of 116 new silks have been announced by the Lord Chancellor today, with Essex Court, Brick Court and Doughty Street among the sets to benefit. This is a slight rise on last year’s tally of 114. The inclusion of 40 women, from 72 applicants, is a significant increase on last year’s total of […]
An annual review of UK patent judgments.
So much has been disrupted and so little has shifted. This is the paradox that leaders need to understand in the wake of COVID-19 and ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Much of the world has awoken to the need for change – but impacting issues on a systems level requires more than awareness.
The questions to ask yourself when weighing up which strategic aims are best for your legal department, and how to effectively plan the optimisation of a legal function.
Contents Reporting financial information – temporary reliefs are still in place Reporting deadlines for AIM companies extended Changes to the Market Abuse Regulation – AIM companies take note Delays in strike off processes
Following a successful virtual debut in 2020, the Summit is returning digitally once more on 11 – 13 May 2021. We’re excited to continue building communities in 2021 that connect legal professionals across the industry through dedicated virtual events. To become a partner with the General Counsel Strategy Summit, click here to enquire about available […]
The Lawyer editor Catrin Griffiths presents a showcase of our virtual events held in 2020.
In this latest advice video, Lisa Lee Lewis, head of advisory in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Risk Consulting practice, explores how the pandemic has prompted a rethink on operational resilience. She highlights key areas of risk and how institutions can strengthen their operational resilience frameworks as part of their 2021 business plans and beyond. The advice […]
