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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DLA Piper and Addleshaw Goddard have stepped in to rescue ailing retail giant American Golf from administration as it is purchased by private equity investor Endless. With its head office in Warrington, American Golf’s buyout was handled entirely in the firms’ regional bases. DLA Piper’s corporate restructuring partner Richard Obank and corporate insolvency partner Colin […]
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Lawyers’ efforts in vain as Tchenguiz abandons Grant Thornton battle
Property mogul Robert Tchenguiz has walked away from his lawsuit against accountancy firm Grant Thornton, three months after completely overhauling his legal line-up. Tchenguiz argued he was owed £1.6bn following the collapse of Icelandic bank Kaupthing and later alleged that Grant Thornton conspired to have the Serious Fraud Office investigate him to prevent him from […]