European 100 2017: revenue growth slows amid Brexit turmoil
Revenue growth slowed for many European law firms last year, with many blaming the UK’s referendum over its membership of the EU as the major cause.
Harcus Sinclair acts in largest European claim over VW emissions scandal
Harcus Sinclair has teamed up with a Dutch foundation to launch legal proceedings against Volkswagen and Bosch in the Netherlands.
VdA partner discusses European policy at World Initiative Mining Lawyers conference
João Afonso Fialho, VdA partner for projects – infrastrucures, energy & natural resources, is guest speaker at the 3rd Annual Conference of the World Initiative of Mining Lawyers (WIOML), which is held in Toledo, Spain on the 6th and 7th of June 2017. Fialho is participating in the “European Mineral Policy – “The European Renaissance […]
Simmons’ revenue up 7 per cent as PEP climbs to £635,000
Simmons & Simmons has posted a 7 per cent increase in revenue from £295.1m to £316.1m in its 2016/17 financial results.
Ireland’s Companies (Accounting) Act amended
Accelerating the delivery of housing and new tenant protections in Ireland
By Tara Rush Tenant Protection Rent control measures are now in place for areas designated as Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Dublin and Cork City are designated as RPZs for 3 years from 24 December 2016. Further areas have been included for 3 years from 27 January 2017 including parts of Galway City and areas within […]
European 100 2017: revenue growth slows amid Brexit turmoil
Revenue growth slowed for many European law firms last year, with many blaming the UK’s referendum over its membership of the EU as the major cause.
Harcus Sinclair acts in largest European claim over VW emissions scandal
Harcus Sinclair has teamed up with a Dutch foundation to launch legal proceedings against Volkswagen and Bosch in the Netherlands.
VdA partner discusses European policy at World Initiative Mining Lawyers conference
João Afonso Fialho, VdA partner for projects – infrastrucures, energy & natural resources, is guest speaker at the 3rd Annual Conference of the World Initiative of Mining Lawyers (WIOML), which is held in Toledo, Spain on the 6th and 7th of June 2017. Fialho is participating in the “European Mineral Policy – “The European Renaissance […]
Simmons’ revenue up 7 per cent as PEP climbs to £635,000
Simmons & Simmons has posted a 7 per cent increase in revenue from £295.1m to £316.1m in its 2016/17 financial results.
BLM to cut 50 more roles after business review
BLM is in the midst of a redundancy consultation as it plans to cut 50 secretarial roles.
SRA reviews Dentons’ handling of work discrimination case
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is investigating whether a formal inquiry should be launched into Dentons’ handling of a discrimination case.
Guy Norman wins second term as Clifford Chance corporate head
Clifford Chance global head of corporate Guy Norman has been reappointed to a second term in the role, effective from 1 May.
HSF teams up with SullCrom for Weir’s largest-ever acquisition
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Sullivan & Cromwell have teamed up to advise FTSE 250 engineering company Weir on its billion-dollar acquisition of US provider Esco.
Clydes promotes 12 as partner numbers pass 400 for first time
Clyde & Co has made up 12 associates to equity partner, swelling the firm’s partnership numbers to over 400 for the first time in its history.
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A&O guns for tech revenue stream with derivatives platform launch
Allen & Overy (A&O) has developed a new online platform in the wake of impending derivatives regulations.