Gherkin Kirkland

Kirkland leads for Bain Capital in latest insurance-related investment

Three firms fielded teams of lawyers on a deal that saw Bain Capital Credit agree a strategic partnership deal with insurance investor Beat Capital Partners. Kirkland & Ellis won the mandate from Bain’s credit arm, with a team led by transactional partners Rajab Abbassi and Aprajita Dhundia, as well as insurance regulatory partner Parimah Hassouri and […]

London

McDermott cuts business support roles in London

McDermott Will & Emery has carried out a redundancy round in its London office, affecting a small number of business support professionals. The UK outpost of the US firm has let go of what is understood to be up to four staff members from within its PA and business support ranks. When contacted by The […]

Gary Hamp

Shearman tops up City finance team with Latham hire

Shearman & Sterling has replenished its London partner headcount, with the arrival of a new hire from Latham & Watkins’ Hong Kong office. Shearman has added Latham leveraged finance partner Gary Hamp to its team in the City. Hamp will relocate from Latham in Hong Kong, having been based out there for over a decade. […]

Forsters and RPC clash in negligence claim against Charles Russell Speechlys

Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) is facing a professional negligence claim from a former client who has accused the firm of providing “substandard planning advice”. Forsters is bringing the case against CRS on behalf of real estate developer Zipporah Lisle-Mainwaring, who is criticising the firm for advice given when purchasing a property in central London. Lisle-Mainwaring […]