White & Case rebuilds Indonesia team with HSF duo
White & Case has taken two partners from Herbert Smith Freehills’ (HSF) Indonesian ally for its new associated local firm Witara Cakra Advocates.
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Mishcon boss Gold sets sights on John Lewis-style ownership model
Mishcon de Reya could move to a John Lewis-style ownership model that would see even the cleaning and reception staff own a stake in the business, according to plans mooted by managing partner Kevin Gold. The firm is about to reach the end of a year-long consultation to plan the next decade of Mishcon that […]
Collyer Bristow’s financial disputes team to host update meeting
Collyer Bristow’s banking and financial disputes team will be hosting an update on some of the developments of the last six months. Janine Alexander considers the implications for business borrowers and banks of the Court of Appeal decision in PK Airfinance Sarl v Alpstream AG that there is a heavy burden on secured lenders to justify the price obtained when […]
Mayer Brown launches German PE practice with KWM hires
Mayer Brown has continued the global growth of its private equity team with the hire of two partners from King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) in Frankfurt, including German corporate head Julian Lemor.
Hill Dickinson’s Jackson: “We can bring our national work to London”
The last three years have been difficult for Hill Dickinson, but after multiple redundancy consultations affecting much of the firm’s business managing partner Peter Jackson claims the firm is now ready to grow.
White & Case rebuilds Indonesia team with HSF duo
White & Case has taken two partners from Herbert Smith Freehills’ (HSF) Indonesian ally for its new associated local firm Witara Cakra Advocates.
4
Mishcon boss Gold sets sights on John Lewis-style ownership model
Mishcon de Reya could move to a John Lewis-style ownership model that would see even the cleaning and reception staff own a stake in the business, according to plans mooted by managing partner Kevin Gold. The firm is about to reach the end of a year-long consultation to plan the next decade of Mishcon that […]
Collyer Bristow’s financial disputes team to host update meeting
Collyer Bristow’s banking and financial disputes team will be hosting an update on some of the developments of the last six months. Janine Alexander considers the implications for business borrowers and banks of the Court of Appeal decision in PK Airfinance Sarl v Alpstream AG that there is a heavy burden on secured lenders to justify the price obtained when […]
Mayer Brown launches German PE practice with KWM hires
Mayer Brown has continued the global growth of its private equity team with the hire of two partners from King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) in Frankfurt, including German corporate head Julian Lemor.
Project finance: it’s not all doom and gloom
The fall in commodity prices made 2015 another challenging year for financing projects but despite the much-publicised negative outlook, deals are still being brought to market, with both greenfield and brownfield developments securing finance for longer term investments. In the mining industry falling commodity prices have seen many deals suspended, restructured or included in sale […]
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Shearman’s revenue closes in on $1bn barrier
Shearman & Sterling’s global turnover increased by 5 per cent over 2018, though the pace of growth has fallen behind some of Shearman’s US peers who have all reported double-digit gains this year. Turnover at Shearman rose to $955.5m in 2018, an increase of 4 per cent. This followed the addition of just $5m to […]
Addleshaws’ senior partner faces fresh challenge in firm elections
Addleshaw Goddard’s senior partner Charles Penney faces a challenge to his bid for another term, with another contender stepping forward to take on the role. Penney, who is seeking a second term in the top job, will run against contender Michael Leftley, who heads the employment, incentives & immigration group in London. Leftley has been […]
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 […]