Wanted: Singapore’s next star lateral
The city-state has been Asia’s most-active lateral hiring market over the last five years, with disputes and finance lawyers the driving force
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Geordie accent is getting stronger
NRF’s Newcastle office has major implications for its global profitability
Kirkland will become the world’s first $2bn disputes practice
The US firm’s disputes revenue has ballooned in the last five years and Kirkland will become the first firm to break the $2bn barrier next year
Memo to Charles Russell Speechlys: fortune favours the brave
For CRS to usher in a new era of sustained profitability it must be brave
The money – and the firms- powering banks’ litigation
Barclays’ litigation budget is contracting, an indication that the disputes tsunami spinning out of the global financial crisis is at the beginning of the end
Returning lawyers are the hottest talent available now
Law’s numerous start-ups can provide a bellwether for tomorrow’s big issues but firms have to be alert to them – and then brave enough to exploit them
Burges Salmon posts double-digit profits rise
Burges Salmon saw its average profit per equity partner (PEP) spike by 15 per cent, as its revenue posted more modest growth. The PEP metric went up from £446,000 to £512,000. Meanwhile, its revenue grew by four per cent from £104.9m to £108.7m. The Bristol firm smashed the £100m revenue milestone the previous financial year. […]
Seven firms win places on ITV roster
ITV has finalised its first panel review under the helm of general counsel Kyla Mullins, with Clifford Chance and CMS among the firms winning spots. The full roster includes Slaughter and May, Reed Smith and Osborne Clarke, as well as Clifford Chance, CMS, DLA Piper and Hogan Lovells. In addition, it is understood that a […]
A&O’s Peerpoint expands in Middle East
Allen & Overy’s flexible resourcing business Peerpoint has launched in Dubai, the latest jurisdiction included in its offering. The firm debuted its services in the United Arab Emirates in May, and it is now fully operational. The launch was driven by demand for projects within the firm’s network and from external clients over the years. […]
Mishcon strikes merger deal with UK200 firm
Mishcon de Reya has struck a deal to create a newly-merged entity with Taylor Vinters, just over a week after the firm’s partnership voted through its IPO proposals. This new business will offer legal and consultancy services, with MDR Taylor Vinters set to be led by the Taylor Vinters management team. Following the deal, Mishcon’s […]
Keystone directors to reap rewards of £6.9m share sale
Several members of Keystone Law’s leadership team have cashed out on millions of pounds worth of shares after the firm’s value recently hit its highest-ever peak. Those selling shares included chief executive officer James Knight, compliance and operations chief William Robins and finance director Ashley Miller. Robins gained the most from his recent sale by […]
SDT sets new Mishcon date after undecided verdict
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal was unable to reach a decision last week on an SRA case brought against Mishcon de Reya and its former head of sports, meaning the parties will reconvene in October. The SRA’s case concerns allegations that Mishcon failed to take adequate steps to prevent payments being made into and from a […]
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