Deacons’ Hong Kong court action against White & Case and two of its former partners ended last week. The parties are now waiting for Deputy Judge Gill’s decision, expected next month. Deacons alleged that the US firm’s approach to four of its partners breached a confidentiality and non-solicitation clause from a 1999 merger agreement between the firms. First revealed on www.thelawyer. com, 19 September
An uplifting experience
With only 95 days left until Christmas, it’s probably worth reflecting on the kind of behaviour that Yuletide celebrations can inspire. Take, for instance, what happened with the German offices of two magic circle firms last time the sleigh bells rang. It just so happened that these two firms booked banquet rooms within the same […]
