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KWM launches review of contributions in bid to stem partner exits

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has launched a review of its capital contributions structure in order to ease cashflow, stop repeated delays to profit distributions and stem the flow of exits by “frustrated” partners. The review could see its UK partners being asked to pay higher contributions to the firm in return for more units […]

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Cooley picks up white-collar star Delahunty from SullCrom

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18 January 2016 00:00
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Corporate finance and litigation funding

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