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.
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Slaughters associates in line for Christmas performance-based bonus and salary boost
Associates at Slaughter and May are in line to pick up Christmas bonuses of up to 14 per cent and will also receive salary raises in the new year. Newly qualified (NQs) will receive an extra 8.25 per cent of their basic salary as a bonus, while 4.5 to 6.5 year PQEs will receive 14 per cent. […]
Former Barclays GC joins EY Riverview Law in first post-acquisition hire
Riverview Law has made its first significant hire since being brought by EY four months ago, appointing a former Barclays general counsel to a new director role. Rob Dinning will be a director of legal function co-sourcing, a new unit within the business that helps global corporations change their operating model to achieve a combination of […]
SFO criticised by ENRC over handling of privileged information
Mining group ENRC has raised further questions over the Serious Fraud Office’s long-running corruption investigation into the company, alleging that privileged information was used as part of the probe. Documents seen by The Lawyer allege that Dechert partner Neil Gerrard passed privileged documents onto the SFO in 2013, as part of its investigation into alleged bribery and corruption […]
Moët’s legal head exits for new role at Just Eat
Moët Hennessy’s European legal director Isabelle Meyer is to move on from the company in the New Year, after six years with the luxury goods conglomerate. The Lawyer can reveal Meyer will be joining Just Eat’s legal team, taking up a position as deputy general counsel. She will report to the company’s current group general counsel James […]
Slaughters and Ashurst team up on Interserve’s rescue plan
Slaughter and May and Ashurst are leading for embattled contractor Interserve, which has revealed that it is seeking a recovery plan amid fears of a Carillion-style collapse. The rescue plan, which aims to scale back its £500m debt pile, will see the Reading-based outsourcer convert much of its debt into new shares, potentially handing control of the […]
Kirkland prepares for leadership handover as firm names next chair
A Chicago corporate partner is to take the reins of Kirkland & Ellis, as the US firm preps for chairman Jeff Hammes’ leadership handover in February 2020. Private equity specialist Jon Ballis will step into the shoes of Hammes in two years time, bringing his 10-year tenure as chairman to an end. Ballis’ practice focuses on leveraged […]