The Hot 100 effect: “I won a place on Ashurst’s board”
When Ashurst corporate partner Karen Davies appeared in the Hot 100 last year, her inclusion capped off an impressive year for the deal-maker but a tumultuous 12 months for her firm.
Exclusive: GSK hunts for new global general counsel
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is searching for a new general counsel after Dan Troy announced that he will be retiring, The Lawyer understands.
Khaitan & Co advises Piramal Finance on financing to Transcon – Sheth Creators
Khaitan & Co advised Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Enterprises Limited in relation to financing of INR 540 crores to Transcon – Sheth Creators Private Limited for the purpose of construction and development of residential project named Project Auris Serenity situated in Malad, Mumbai. Kumar Saurabh Singh (Partner), Rolwine Alva (Senior Associate), Nikita Nehriya (Senior […]
Conyers advises BOSC International on US$500m bond issue
Conyers Dill and Pearman provided BVI legal advice to BOSC International (BVI) Limited (“BOSC”) in connection with the issuance of US$500 million 3.125% credit enhanced bonds due 2021, with the benefit of a keepwell deed provided by Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. and an irrevocable standby letter of credit dated 18 January, 2018, issued by […]
Dismissing employees due to right to work issues
The Hot 100 effect: “I won a place on Ashurst’s board”
When Ashurst corporate partner Karen Davies appeared in the Hot 100 last year, her inclusion capped off an impressive year for the deal-maker but a tumultuous 12 months for her firm.
Exclusive: GSK hunts for new global general counsel
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is searching for a new general counsel after Dan Troy announced that he will be retiring, The Lawyer understands.
Khaitan & Co advises Piramal Finance on financing to Transcon – Sheth Creators
Khaitan & Co advised Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Enterprises Limited in relation to financing of INR 540 crores to Transcon – Sheth Creators Private Limited for the purpose of construction and development of residential project named Project Auris Serenity situated in Malad, Mumbai. Kumar Saurabh Singh (Partner), Rolwine Alva (Senior Associate), Nikita Nehriya (Senior […]
Conyers advises BOSC International on US$500m bond issue
Conyers Dill and Pearman provided BVI legal advice to BOSC International (BVI) Limited (“BOSC”) in connection with the issuance of US$500 million 3.125% credit enhanced bonds due 2021, with the benefit of a keepwell deed provided by Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. and an irrevocable standby letter of credit dated 18 January, 2018, issued by […]
SocGen confirms global panel lineup as eight firms survive reverse auction
Société Générale (SocGen) has confirmed the full line-up for its international roster of firms, with eight firms winning places on the coveted “preferred” roster.
Arrest warrant issued for Eurasian Resources Group CEO in SFO investigation
In the wake of the decade’s most important case concerning legal privilege, an arrest warrant has been issued against the CEO of the Eurasian Natural Resource Corporation (ENRC)’s parent company as part of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing investigation into a string of allegations. The warrant was issued against Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) CEO Benedikt […]
Riverview gifts its AI to charity to help City lawyers do more pro bono
KIM technology will speed up triage and referral to pro bono lawyers by enabling efficient collection of client information
Fieldfisher offers bonuses to non-fee earners for first time
Fieldfisher is making bonuses available for non-fee earners in the UK for the first time, after a string of stand-out financial results from the firm. The move means high-performing staff in Fieldfisher’s business services’ functions, for example, will be granted a bonus. However, the rewards are discretionary, meaning not everyone will be in line for […]
ITV hunts for new GC as Garard steps down
ITV’s longstanding general counsel Andrew Garard has stepped down after over a decade in the role. The television network has confirmed that Garard will leave his position on 31 July. He joined ITV in 2007 as group legal director and GC, before becoming company secretary two years later. He also sits on the board of […]
