Magic circle pushes US firms down in latest UK M&A rankings
Magic circle firms have regained the lead at the top of the UK M&A rankings, pushing US firms down the table for the first time in nearly three years, new data shows.
Financial crash lessons: “Lehman Brothers was my biggest client”
Baker McKenzie head of capital markets Adam Farlow recalls the mood in the City during the most terrible days of the global financial crisis.
Dechert hires Kirkland & Ellis duo in London
Dechert has recruited again from Kirkland & Ellis – this time bringing on board corporate partner Christopher Field and tax partner Jane Scobie.
Toto and Lassie welcome: Eversheds opens its doors to dogs in London
Eversheds Sutherland will devote an entire floor of its London office to a “bring your dog to work day” later this year.
Magic circle pushes US firms down in latest UK M&A rankings
Magic circle firms have regained the lead at the top of the UK M&A rankings, pushing US firms down the table for the first time in nearly three years, new data shows.
Financial crash lessons: “Lehman Brothers was my biggest client”
Baker McKenzie head of capital markets Adam Farlow recalls the mood in the City during the most terrible days of the global financial crisis.
Dechert hires Kirkland & Ellis duo in London
Dechert has recruited again from Kirkland & Ellis – this time bringing on board corporate partner Christopher Field and tax partner Jane Scobie.
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