Financings
Medway Power was advised by Norton Rose on the introduction of u160m of financing from the European Investment Bank
Litigation Disciplinary Tribunals 11/04/95
PRAN HANDA, self employed, unadmitted associate with London SW9 firms of Melichior & Co and Procaccini & Co at material times banned from working for any further solicitors without written consent from Law Society. Allegations substantiated that Handa misused money held by him on behalf of clients by using it for his own purposes and […]
In brief: New partner in Church Adams' expansion
Church Adams Tatham & Co, the London and Reigate practice, has recruited Patric Sankey-Barker as a partner to its company and commercial department. Sankey-Barker, who was previously with Waltons & Morse, is keen to play a major part in the continuing development of the department. Senior partner Gordon Jones, who also heads the company and […]
Council of Legal Education steps in to enforce costs order against ex-student
THE COUNCIL of Legal Education has pursued a costs order against a former student for the first time in its 143-year history. The order, made against mature student Cecilia Hulse, was announced by Mr Justice McPherson sitting as a Visitor to the Inns of Court. The CLE, which argued it had cost almost £34,000 to […]
In brief: Law Society voices support for PI report
Financings
Medway Power was advised by Norton Rose on the introduction of u160m of financing from the European Investment Bank
Litigation Disciplinary Tribunals 11/04/95
PRAN HANDA, self employed, unadmitted associate with London SW9 firms of Melichior & Co and Procaccini & Co at material times banned from working for any further solicitors without written consent from Law Society. Allegations substantiated that Handa misused money held by him on behalf of clients by using it for his own purposes and […]
In brief: New partner in Church Adams' expansion
Church Adams Tatham & Co, the London and Reigate practice, has recruited Patric Sankey-Barker as a partner to its company and commercial department. Sankey-Barker, who was previously with Waltons & Morse, is keen to play a major part in the continuing development of the department. Senior partner Gordon Jones, who also heads the company and […]
Council of Legal Education steps in to enforce costs order against ex-student
THE COUNCIL of Legal Education has pursued a costs order against a former student for the first time in its 143-year history. The order, made against mature student Cecilia Hulse, was announced by Mr Justice McPherson sitting as a Visitor to the Inns of Court. The CLE, which argued it had cost almost £34,000 to […]
Profession locks into Internet with dedicated on-line service
Lawyers who supply information to the Internet have been provided with their own Web site. Nick Lockett, a barrister at 10 King’s Bench Walk, has set up the Netlaw site, which provides information on a range of legal matters aimed at lawyers and the public. It includes newsletters on computer law, personal injury, and environmental […]
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Ashfords and Boyes Turner walk away from £60m merger
South-West pair Ashfords and Boyes Turner have backed away from a merger that would have created a firm with around £60m in turnover. The firms revealed last December that their tie-up would go live on May 1, trading under the name Ashfords. That firm was by far the bigger party, generating £42.2m in 2017/18. Yesterday […]
DWF borrowings skyrocket to nearly £60m ahead of IPO
With the firm just weeks away from listing on the London Stock Exchange, DWF has revealed its borrowings increased by 43 per cent over 2017/18 to nearly £60m. According to its LLP accounts, DWF’s borrowings rose from £41.5m to £59.2m between April 2017 and April 2018. The figure is understood to be one of the largest […]
Charles Russell Speechlys snares partner duo for arts law foray
Charles Russell Speechlys is launching a new practice aimed at capturing the legal issues surrounding the art market on an international level. The practice, which will advise market players including dealers, collectors, gallery owners and artists themselves, will be spearheaded by partners Tim Maxwell and Rudy Capildeo, who will join the firm in April from London-based […]
Reed Smith’s recovery continues as turnover rises 5 per cent
Reed Smith’s global revenue has risen for the second consecutive year, exceeding levels recorded in 2015 for the very first time. Despite the 5 per cent uptick, the firm’s revenue continues to be around the $1.1bn mark. Over 2018, Reed Smith’s turnover increased from $1.119bn to $1.175bn. This compares to Reed Smith’s financials four years ago […]
Cadwalader’s London results suffer after restructuring exits to Milbank
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft’s London office recorded a double-digit decrease in its revenues, after a series of big-billing partners left the firm for Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy at the start of last year. City turnover fell from $50m to $43m, although the firm added that revenues increased overall when discounting the partners who exited. […]
Akin Gump City revenue soars past $100m mark
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld’s City figures jumped 28 per cent over 2018 in the firm’s best set of London results since its deal with Bingham McCutchen in 2015. The London office’s turnover increased from $96.2m (£73.8) to $123.5m (£94.7m) over 2018, outpacing global growth by some margin. Akin Gump’s overall revenue nudged up slightly […]