Network Rail kickstarts £70m legal panel review
Network Rail has kicked off the review of its five-strong legal panel which could be worth up to £70m over the five-year lifespan.
Deutsche Bank GC rejoins Cleary as senior counsel in Frankfurt
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has welcomed back former Deutsche Bank general counsel as senior counsel for its office in Frankfurt.
East & Concord advises Deyuan Factoring on Shanghai listing
On February 1, 2018, the China Investment Securities—Deyuan Factoring—China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp Supply Chain Finance Asset-backed Special Plan obtained the no-objection letter to the listing transfer of asset-backed securities of the China Investment Securities—Deyuan Factoring—China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp. Ltd. Supply Chain Finance Asset-backed Special Plan (No. 134 Shanghai Stock Exchange Letter […]
Gowling WLG partner named president of Canada Arab Business Council
Scott Jolliffe, a partner at Gowling WLG, has been named president of the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC), a pan-Canadian association that aims to bring the Canadian and Arab business communities together. The CABC advises governments in Canada and in Arab countries on policies to facilitate and expand two-way trade and investment. It further supports members by […]
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Shoosmiths named ‘Motor Finance – Legal Provider of the Year’ again
For the second year running Shoosmiths has won the ‘Motor Finance – Legal Provider of the Year’ award at the Motor Finance Awards 2016. The team beat law firms such as Gowling WLG to the prize, awarded at the ceremony held at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof Hotel in Frankfurt, Germany, on 7 April. The awards […]
Shoosmiths Manchester completes first deal for NorthEdge Capital
The corporate team from the Manchester office of national law-firm, Shoosmiths has advised private equity firm, NorthEdge Capital (NorthEdge), on its investment into TKC, a Greater Manchester-based kitchen trade supplier. The investment was used to back a management buyout of TKC and to secure a majority stake in the £19m-turnover business for NorthEdge. This is […]
Network Rail kickstarts £70m legal panel review
Network Rail has kicked off the review of its five-strong legal panel which could be worth up to £70m over the five-year lifespan.
Deutsche Bank GC rejoins Cleary as senior counsel in Frankfurt
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has welcomed back former Deutsche Bank general counsel as senior counsel for its office in Frankfurt.
East & Concord advises Deyuan Factoring on Shanghai listing
On February 1, 2018, the China Investment Securities—Deyuan Factoring—China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp Supply Chain Finance Asset-backed Special Plan obtained the no-objection letter to the listing transfer of asset-backed securities of the China Investment Securities—Deyuan Factoring—China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp. Ltd. Supply Chain Finance Asset-backed Special Plan (No. 134 Shanghai Stock Exchange Letter […]
Gowling WLG partner named president of Canada Arab Business Council
Scott Jolliffe, a partner at Gowling WLG, has been named president of the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC), a pan-Canadian association that aims to bring the Canadian and Arab business communities together. The CABC advises governments in Canada and in Arab countries on policies to facilitate and expand two-way trade and investment. It further supports members by […]
Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg strengthens International Tax Team
Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg would like to announce that Willem Bon has joined the firm as partner in a move to consolidate their strength as the leading Luxembourg firm in international tax. Willem has extensive experience in assisting international clients in navigating cross-border tax rules. He has over 30 years of experience more or less evenly spread […]
Slaughters gets the call on Ultra Electronics corruption probe
Slaughter and May is acting as principal adviser for defence and technology group Ultra Electronics as it faces a criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
Stephenson Harwood makes up eight partners in London and Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood has made up five lawyers to partner in its 2018 promotions round, while an additional three have been named as local partners.
Clifford Chance favours Europe with largest promotions round in six years
Clifford Chance has made up 26 new partners globally in the firm’s largest promotions round for six years, falling just short of 2012’s 27-strong group.
Freshfields leads for Advent in €2bn Sanofi deal
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising Advent International on its potential €2bn deal with French pharmaceuticals company Sanofi.
Mishcon cleared in £6m tax battle with former client
Mishcon de Reya has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the Royal Courts of Justice over a dispute with former client Instant Access Properties (IAP) leading to the company’s insolvency.
Exclusive: Latham global leadership race starts as candidates emerge
Latham & Watkins has opened nominations in the race to become the firm’s next chair, after Bill Voge stood down from the role last month.