The Lawyer UK 200 2017: How did you do?
The full 200-firm running order of this year’s UK 200 is revealed for the first time this week with the publication of the entire ranking.
Freshfields leads in Cinven £475m software deal
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised key client Cinven in its sale of software developer Northgate Public Services to a Japanese buyer.
Casualties in Lloyds HBoS trial trigger change in counsel
Counsel for claimants pursuing Lloyds over losses suffered in the Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBoS) takeover has changed owing to the original barristers suffering a number of injuries, The Lawyer can reveal.
Burford mulls bond issuance after investing $1.3bn in 2017
Litigation funder Burford Capital is considering a potential bond issue following its £1.3bn investment in legal services during the past year.
Gowling advises Cairngorm Capital on acquisition of MJ Wilson Group
International law firm Gowling WLG has advised client Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) on the acquisition of M J Wilson Group Limited (MJ Wilson), the leading independent UK distributor of process instrumentation and control products. The transaction was led by Corporate, Finance and Tax partner Ian Piggin, Jade MacDonald and Stephen Bowman with support […]
Tikit enhances UK sales team
To deal with growing client demand Tikit expands its sales team with the appointment of former IT Lab employee Craig Dootson. Craig has vast experience of the IT industry having worked across multiple areas including licensing, thin client technology, cloud hosting and Office 365.
Cedarlake acquires majority share of BMF
Cedarlake Private Equity Fund I, advised by Rantum Capital, has acquired from Argos Soditic Funds the majority of BMF Group AG, the world’s third-largest ropeway manufacturer with more than 320 employees in Switzerland. Vischer advised Cedarlake and Rantum. The team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprised Dr. Peter Kühn, Sebastian Flückiger, Ruben Masar, Aron […]
Pensions in 30 Podcasts, episode 27: Termination of employment and pension losses
By Ian Chapman-Curry Key Points Calculating pension loss can be complex, especially where the employee was in a defined benefit pension scheme. The Employment Tribunal service published a 2003 guidance note which suggested two methods for approximating pension loss without the need for actuarial advice, but this guidance has now been withdrawn. During April and […]
Ogier in Luxembourg advises Echo Energy on £20m bond issue
Ogier has provided Luxembourg advice to Echo Energy plc (Echo Energy) on the raising of £20m through an issue of bonds listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange Euro MTF Market. Echo Energy plc is a London listed Latin American focused mid-cap oil and gas company pursuing a high value piped onshore gas strategy across South […]
The Lawyer UK 200 2017: How did you do?
The full 200-firm running order of this year’s UK 200 is revealed for the first time this week with the publication of the entire ranking.
Freshfields leads in Cinven £475m software deal
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised key client Cinven in its sale of software developer Northgate Public Services to a Japanese buyer.
Casualties in Lloyds HBoS trial trigger change in counsel
Counsel for claimants pursuing Lloyds over losses suffered in the Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBoS) takeover has changed owing to the original barristers suffering a number of injuries, The Lawyer can reveal.
Skadden drives PE growth in Germany with Gleiss Lutz hire
Gleiss Lutz has suffered a rare partner exit, losing its co-head of private equity to Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.
Revealed: The Lawyer Awards shortlist 2018
Today The Lawyer reveals the shortlist for The Lawyer Awards 2018, in association with Travelers, the legal industry’s biggest night of the year. This year, over 70 judges across private practice, in-house and the Bar debated entries from a record number of law firms and companies to narrow down the shortlist for the 28 categories. Our panel of judges […]
Coca-Cola bottler slashes legal panel by a third in delivery drive
One of Coca-Cola’s largest bottling companies has reduced its panel by 30 per cent, appointing over 100 firms to its roster.
Mishcon bolts on City litigation boutique
Mishcon de Reya has acquired Davis & Co; a four-strong litigation boutique in the City.
Clydes launches review of Indian best friends firms
Clyde & Co is set to perform a comprehensive review of its Indian best friends network as indications suggest the firm could be set to end one of its long-standing ties.
Slaughters and Linklaters lead in bid battle for drug maker Shire
Linklaters is acting for Takeda Pharmaceuticals in the ongoing tussle for Irish drug maker Shire, represented by Slaughter and May.