UK firms chop staff space despite headcount growth
The UK’s largest law firms are slimming down on the amount of office space they allocate to each staff member, as agile working sweeps the legal market.
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What 30 years of The Lawyer tells us: feminist pressure worked
We can broadly divide the past 30 years of the UK legal sector into three phases: innocence and enthusiasm; expansion and over-reach; and chastened realism.
Emma Hatley named Family Lawyer of the Year
Emma Hatley, partner in the Divorce and Family department has been named ‘Family Lawyer of the Year’ by Spear’s Magazine. The Spear’s Wealth Management Awards acknowledges and honours entrepreneurs, philanthropists and others for their contribution to the wealth management world and beyond.
Lloyds instructed Linklaters one day before HBoS merger bid, witness reveals
Lloyds instructed Linklaters as its legal advisers just one day before it announced its controversial acquisition of Halifax Bank of Scotland, (HBoS) the High Court has heard.
FCA market study into wholesale insurance brokers
UK firms chop staff space despite headcount growth
The UK’s largest law firms are slimming down on the amount of office space they allocate to each staff member, as agile working sweeps the legal market.
1
What 30 years of The Lawyer tells us: feminist pressure worked
We can broadly divide the past 30 years of the UK legal sector into three phases: innocence and enthusiasm; expansion and over-reach; and chastened realism.
Emma Hatley named Family Lawyer of the Year
Emma Hatley, partner in the Divorce and Family department has been named ‘Family Lawyer of the Year’ by Spear’s Magazine. The Spear’s Wealth Management Awards acknowledges and honours entrepreneurs, philanthropists and others for their contribution to the wealth management world and beyond.
Lloyds instructed Linklaters one day before HBoS merger bid, witness reveals
Lloyds instructed Linklaters as its legal advisers just one day before it announced its controversial acquisition of Halifax Bank of Scotland, (HBoS) the High Court has heard.
The 60 second interview: The privilege gap is narrowing
Ahead of our Managing Risk and Litigation event, Jenner & Block’s Charlie Lightfoot talks about Brexit and the changing perceptions around legal privilege
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.