Courts to drop “arcane” words in Business and Property Courts reform
New measures will see “arcane” words such as “mercantile” and “chancery” dropped from the legal language and replaced by words more familiar to the public.
Lo♥︎ing legal life: Is stress bad for you? It depends how you think about it
This week, systemic coach Zita Tulyahikayo and barrister James Pereira QC discuss the link between the way you think about stress and the effect that stress has on you.
25 Ogier lawyers named in Citywealth Leaders List
Ogier has 25 members of its Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey teams recognised in this year’s Citywealth Leaders List – the most lawyers of any offshore firm. The independently-verified list includes lawyers from the firm’s trust advisory group which combines cross-jurisdiction private client and trusts and dispute resolution teams, as well as other specialists in advice […]
Clifford Chance partner next in line for Takeover Panel role
Clifford Chance partner James Bole has been named as the new secretary of the Takeover Panel, having made partner just two months ago.
Courts to drop “arcane” words in Business and Property Courts reform
New measures will see “arcane” words such as “mercantile” and “chancery” dropped from the legal language and replaced by words more familiar to the public.
Lo♥︎ing legal life: Is stress bad for you? It depends how you think about it
This week, systemic coach Zita Tulyahikayo and barrister James Pereira QC discuss the link between the way you think about stress and the effect that stress has on you.
25 Ogier lawyers named in Citywealth Leaders List
Ogier has 25 members of its Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey teams recognised in this year’s Citywealth Leaders List – the most lawyers of any offshore firm. The independently-verified list includes lawyers from the firm’s trust advisory group which combines cross-jurisdiction private client and trusts and dispute resolution teams, as well as other specialists in advice […]
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Simpson Thacher to close Seoul office
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is closing down its operation in Seoul after six years, making it the first global law firm to pull out of South Korea. South Korea opened up its legal market to international firms in 2012, resulting in an influx of international law firms setting up shop. The firm relocated its Korea […]
Slaughters’ Watkins makes London return after breeding “strong pack of wolves” in Hong Kong
Slaughter and May corporate partner David Watkins has returned to London after a seven-year stint in Hong Kong, having overseen a period of growth for its Asian offering, with six new partners and practice expansion into North Asia. Watkins, who has been a partner at Slaughter and May since 2005, relocated to Hong Kong in […]
Mothercare scraps GC role as fifth in four years departs
Mothercare has scrapped its general counsel position following the departure of Alice Darwall, who was acting as group general counsel and company secretary. The Mothercare in-house legal team has been in flux for the past few years; Darwall left the business in June 2018 after eight months. She replaced Andrew Eames, who was acting as […]
The 60 second interview: Pinsents’ Richard Foley: Law firms will need to think more about the reason they exist
Our latest 60 second interview in the “Law firm of the Year” series features senior partner Richard Foley, who talks to The Lawyer about Pinsent Masons‘ vision for the future and the importance of understanding the DNA of your business in times of unprecedented change.
Sberbank swaps South Square silk for “£300,000” Brick Court QC
The Russian bank Sberbank has opted to swap South Square’s Barry Issacs QC and Alexander Riddiford for Brick Court super silk Mark Howard QC and junior Laura Newton for its Court of Appeal hearing in October. Howard and Newton will now be instructed by Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson partner Justin Michaelson for the […]
Partners Group hands panel places to cohort of PE firms
Investment manager Partners Group has appointed a number of US and UK-headquartered firms to its panel, including Clifford Chance and Latham & Watkins, The Lawyer understands. Partners Group last undertook a review in 2016, in which the magic circle firm secured a place as one of the company’s core legal advisers. Two key deals for Clifford Chance […]