Farewell, Freshfields: Higgins lands at Kirkland two months early
Ex-Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner David Higgins has arrived at Kirkland & Ellis after four months of gardening leave.
Schoenherr promotes criminal law and litigation expert Klara Kiehl to counsel
Klara Kiehl (32), a criminal law and litigation expert at Schoenherr, has been promoted to counsel as of February 2018. Klara has distinguished herself over the years by providing legal advice during criminal investigations and on compliance management. She also works regularly as a litigator for domestic and international clients before civil and criminal courts. […]
The 60 Second Interview: The “million-dollar question” for GCs thinking about tech
Head of transformation for Banco Santander’s legal department Gloria Sánchez Soriano talks to The Lawyer on what the in-house function of the future will look like and the skills lawyers will need to fully take advantage of the legal technology available on the market.
Walker Morris achieves success in Planning Law Survey national rankings
The Walker Morris Planning & Environment Team has been ranked 7th in the ‘Highest Rated Planning Law Firms‘ for 2018 in the national annual Planning Law Survey, having consistently achieved high national rankings in the past. The Planning Law Survey is an in-depth report highlighting the solicitors, law firms and barristers that are considered the leading planning law […]
Garrigues cements European lead topping €350m revenue for the first time
Iberian giant Garrigues has seen its revenue rise above the €350m mark for the first time, cementing its position as the highest earning firm in Europe.
Boundary to the principle of ‘dynamic interpretation’
Recent judgments in Spain place limits on this way of looking at tax treaties
Portuguese REITs in the new cycle after the Covid-19 crisis
A look at what the future will hold for real estate investors.
Competition law at the crossroads
Despite calls for its overhaul, competition is where it should be – swinging the pendulum too far in any direction would be a mistake, and it would hit back
Spain real estate deleveraging: a tale of two markets
Recent massive deleveraging transactions have shaped and will continue to reshape the Spanish real estate environment in future years
The predominant law post-Brexit
By Rafael González- Gallarza Whatever the outcome of the negotiations over the future relationship between the EU and the UK, many commentators are already taking for granted that English law will lose much of its appeal for governing pan-European transactions. The possible retreat of English law will not really be felt, however, unless another law claims […]
Farewell, Freshfields: Higgins lands at Kirkland two months early
Ex-Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner David Higgins has arrived at Kirkland & Ellis after four months of gardening leave.
Schoenherr promotes criminal law and litigation expert Klara Kiehl to counsel
Klara Kiehl (32), a criminal law and litigation expert at Schoenherr, has been promoted to counsel as of February 2018. Klara has distinguished herself over the years by providing legal advice during criminal investigations and on compliance management. She also works regularly as a litigator for domestic and international clients before civil and criminal courts. […]
The 60 Second Interview: The “million-dollar question” for GCs thinking about tech
Head of transformation for Banco Santander’s legal department Gloria Sánchez Soriano talks to The Lawyer on what the in-house function of the future will look like and the skills lawyers will need to fully take advantage of the legal technology available on the market.
Walker Morris achieves success in Planning Law Survey national rankings
The Walker Morris Planning & Environment Team has been ranked 7th in the ‘Highest Rated Planning Law Firms‘ for 2018 in the national annual Planning Law Survey, having consistently achieved high national rankings in the past. The Planning Law Survey is an in-depth report highlighting the solicitors, law firms and barristers that are considered the leading planning law […]
Pinsents names first Asia Pac innovation head
Pinsent Masons has named its first regional head of innovation and project delivery as Alison Laird takes the position for Asia Pacific.
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Shetland is much more interesting than California
Anderson Strathern and Allen & Overy’s growth strategies have a few similarities.
DLA needs to keep its regional lawyers sweet
Firms have to offer better deals to keep hold of their regional talent.
Buy or build? Tech investment enters next phase
Law firms need to decide whether to build their own tech innovations or buy bespoke tools from external vendors.
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Cutting property costs stinks of short-termism
Law firms need to focus on productivity rather than worrying about their real estate.
It’s time to bite the bullet and ditch the printer
Lawyers may love a printout but a return to the office is no excuse to go back to wallowing in ink.
Amazon’s a prime client – but not an easy one
Being a member of Amazon’s legal panel comes with a lot of uncomfortable strings attached.
Taylor Wessing to join flurry of firms in Dublin
Taylor Wessing is to open an office in Dublin, as a swathe of firms expand their footprint in the region. The expansion into Dublin comes after the completion of the Brexit transition period. It is understood the motive was a request from a client in the US for support as they wished to establish operations […]
Former White & Case disputes partner lands at Goodwin
Goodwin has recruited a former White & Case partner to bolster its burgeoning City litigation practice, the latest component of its lateral hiring push. The US firm has added Hannah Field-Lowes, who left White & Case at the end of last year. In mid-May, Field-Lowes will join the firm’s London disputes team, which was launched […]
Secure Trust Bank brings in new GC from Simmons
Secure Trust Bank has appointed Simmons & Simmons veteran Charles Mayo as its new general counsel. Mayo joins the listed retail bank after nearly three decades at Simmons, where he served as a corporate partner until 2020 and then as a senior adviser until March this year. During his time at the firm, he specialised […]
End of an era as Simmons elects new senior partner
Simmons & Simmons has crowned its next senior partner, who will follow in the footsteps of outgoing leader Colin Passmore. The role will go to employment partner Julian Taylor, who will take on the post on 31 July 2021. Passmore will step down after 35 years the firm, with the last decade spent as senior […]
Linklaters favours Continental Europe in bumper promotions round
Linklaters has promoted 35 lawyers to its partnership, including 13 in London. The number of elevations is its highest since 2019, when the firm made up 33 lawyers to partner in its biggest round since the recession. The magic circle firm promoted 38 lawyers in 2007. Starting from May 2021, the firm will see the […]
Hogan Lovells divvies out special bonuses worldwide
Hogan Lovells is the latest firm to announce firmwide special bonuses to staff, with the transatlantic outfit taking a regional approach to payments. Rewards are varied across the firm’s offices to all lawyers, apart from partners, as well as those in business services, including paralegals and PAs. Those in Europe, the Middle East and Africa […]
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