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Essex Court reveals new joint heads of chambers
Following David Foxton QC’s elevation to the High Court, Essex Court has now confirmed its new joint heads of chambers, with Joe Smouha QC and Huw Davies QC set to take over the reins. The pair’s appointment at the magic circle set will come into full effect as of 10 January, as they prepare to […]
Winston to close final Middle East office in Dubai
Squire Patton Boggs has added a three-partner team to its Dubai office from Winston & Strawn, as the latter shuts its sole Middle Eastern office after five years in the city. Campbell Steedman, Winston & Strawn’s former Middle East managing partner, and corporate partner Christopher Skipper have both joined Squire Patton Boggs’ corporate practice together […]
Clifford Chance wins role on Apple’s licensing agreement with UK chip maker
A partner duo from Clifford Chance has taken legal duties for UK chip designer Imagination Technologies as part of a license contract with Apple that will revive a relationship that ended a few years ago. The multi-year license agreement marks a new collaboration between Apple and Imagination Technologies, which in the past provided graphic chips […]
A&O becomes seventh global firm to secure Shanghai JV
Jersey to introduce taxation for enveloped property transactions
At present, the purchase of a property through the acquisition of the share capital of a property owning company is exempt from stamp duty. However, the State of Jersey shortly intends to bring forward legislation to impose a tax equivalent to stamp duty on such a sale, effectively closing the “loophole”.
Trust Essentials: January 2022
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At A Glance Guide to asset protection trusts in Jersey
The demand for so-called “Asset Protection” trusts has continued in recent years. Whether this is in the context of a new trust being established or existing trusts being re-structured and re-organised, asset protection considerations are often a key concern for clients.
Modified universalism: an analysis of the Royal Court of Jersey’s ruling
The principle of “modified universalism” has recently come under scrutiny in the case of Investin Quay House Limited (in liquidation) v BUJ Architects LLP. While the Royal Court of Jersey was principally concerned with whether or not to exercise its discretion to impose an interim injunction, the underlying legal issue was the application of universalism.
Top 50 US law firms in London
Kirkland and Latham top the US 50 law firms in London table in 2021.
Essex Court reveals new joint heads of chambers
Following David Foxton QC’s elevation to the High Court, Essex Court has now confirmed its new joint heads of chambers, with Joe Smouha QC and Huw Davies QC set to take over the reins. The pair’s appointment at the magic circle set will come into full effect as of 10 January, as they prepare to […]
Winston to close final Middle East office in Dubai
Squire Patton Boggs has added a three-partner team to its Dubai office from Winston & Strawn, as the latter shuts its sole Middle Eastern office after five years in the city. Campbell Steedman, Winston & Strawn’s former Middle East managing partner, and corporate partner Christopher Skipper have both joined Squire Patton Boggs’ corporate practice together […]
Clifford Chance wins role on Apple’s licensing agreement with UK chip maker
A partner duo from Clifford Chance has taken legal duties for UK chip designer Imagination Technologies as part of a license contract with Apple that will revive a relationship that ended a few years ago. The multi-year license agreement marks a new collaboration between Apple and Imagination Technologies, which in the past provided graphic chips […]
Hogan Lovells loses another senior partner as Birmingham chief departs
The head of Hogan Lovells’ Birmingham office Michael Gallimore has become the latest senior partner to leave the firm, prompting a change in leadership for the firm’s Midlands outpost. Gallimore has joined boutique planning firm Town Legal after over 30 years at Hogan Lovells. Having made partner in 1988, he was made head of planning […]
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Phillip Morris GC to stand down
Phillip Morris’ assistant general counsel for trademarks, copyright and design will be standing down at the end of Feburary after working more than nine years at the company. Barry Gerber joined Phillip Morris in 2012 and is responsible for leading the team’s trademarks, copyright and design. He also oversees the clearance, registration and enforcement work […]
Eversheds recruits insurance duo from Dentons
Dentons has lost a corporate partner duo to Eversheds Sutherland, including its former global chair of its insurance group. Martin Mankabady has made the move from Dentons to Eversheds along with fellow partner Adriana Cotter. Mankabady, who led Dentons’ insurance group, had been at the firm for over six years, having joined from Clyde & […]
Kirkland adds funds partner from Akin Gump
Kirkland & Ellis is strengthening the secondaries element of its London investment funds practice with the hire of a partner from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Partner Aleksander Bakic has joined Kirkland after three years at Akin Gump. He was previously at O’Melveny & Myers and advises private equity fund sponsors across multiple alternative […]
Tesco Bank’s legal chief prepares to stand down
Tesco Bank has promoted from within, ahead of the departure of its legal director and company secretary. Michael Mustard is set to leave his role in February this year, with Fiona Burden, the bank’s current head of legal, taking the helm. Mustard has spent more than seven years in the business after joining in 2014. […]
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First super-exam results: Half of students pass but huge diversity gap emerges
The first pass rates of the Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) have been revealed. The students who sat the first-ever SQE1 exam in November received their results yesterday, with just over half – 53 per cent – receiving the good news that they had passed. Some 1,090 candidates, including 27 solicitor apprentices, took the exam across […]
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