On the move
Former Chadbourne & Parke partner Konstantin Konstantov has rejoined the firm after defecting to Dechert’s Moscow office earlier this year.
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Herbert Smith trains staff to spot stress
Herbert Smith has launched a training scheme to help its staff recognise the symptoms of stress and deal with mental illness.
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A&O corporate partner becomes Sheriff of London
Allen & Overy (A&O) corporate partner David Wootton has been elected as Sheriff of London.
Eversheds gives associates stronger voice
Eversheds is launching an associate forum in its London office to tackle issues affecting junior lawyers at the firm.
Herbies advises banks on Barratt rights issue
Herbert Smith has advised Credit Suisse and UBS as joint sponsors, joint bookrunners and placing agents on Barratt Development’s £720m rights issue, which was announced today.
On the move
Former Chadbourne & Parke partner Konstantin Konstantov has rejoined the firm after defecting to Dechert’s Moscow office earlier this year.
19
Herbert Smith trains staff to spot stress
Herbert Smith has launched a training scheme to help its staff recognise the symptoms of stress and deal with mental illness.
1
A&O corporate partner becomes Sheriff of London
Allen & Overy (A&O) corporate partner David Wootton has been elected as Sheriff of London.
Eversheds gives associates stronger voice
Eversheds is launching an associate forum in its London office to tackle issues affecting junior lawyers at the firm.
Links, Norton Rose, Slaughters act on Thomas Cook share sale
Linklaters, Norton Rose and Slaughter and May have secured roles on the £900m share placing of a 44 per cent stake in tour operator Thomas Cook.
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The Lawyer Awards shortlist 2019: the in-housers in the running for GC of the Year
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