Lloyd’s of London underwriter Marketform has appointed Alastair McKay as its new general counsel. McKay was previously UK general counsel at Aspen Re, which he joined in August 2007. Prior to moving in-house, McKay spent a stint at Baker & McKenzie. In his new role McKay wil report into Marketform’s chief executive officer John O’Neill. O’Neill […]
We represent many of the world’s best known IP owners in industries as diverse as FMCG, fashion, retail, IT, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, biotechnology, energy, hotels, manufacturing and media/entertainment. At the cutting edge of IP law developments, we provide innovative advice in both contentious and transactional situations across the full range of IP: including trademarks; copyright and […]
Shearman & Sterling’s London office increased its revenue from $134.8m to $144.6m (£93.4m) in 2014, marking its fifth year of consecutive growth. The office generated 17.1 per cent of the firm’s total revenue of $845m last year. Globally, the firm’s turnover increased by 3 per cent, from $820.5m in 2013 (20 February 2014). Shearman’s firmwide […]
The enforcement of awards made in the Technology and Construction Court.
Lloyd’s of London underwriter Marketform has appointed Alastair McKay as its new general counsel. McKay was previously UK general counsel at Aspen Re, which he joined in August 2007. Prior to moving in-house, McKay spent a stint at Baker & McKenzie. In his new role McKay wil report into Marketform’s chief executive officer John O’Neill. O’Neill […]
We represent many of the world’s best known IP owners in industries as diverse as FMCG, fashion, retail, IT, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, biotechnology, energy, hotels, manufacturing and media/entertainment. At the cutting edge of IP law developments, we provide innovative advice in both contentious and transactional situations across the full range of IP: including trademarks; copyright and […]
Shearman & Sterling’s London office increased its revenue from $134.8m to $144.6m (£93.4m) in 2014, marking its fifth year of consecutive growth. The office generated 17.1 per cent of the firm’s total revenue of $845m last year. Globally, the firm’s turnover increased by 3 per cent, from $820.5m in 2013 (20 February 2014). Shearman’s firmwide […]
The enforcement of awards made in the Technology and Construction Court.
Dolan said: “Just as we were beginning to think the old days of life-long dependency were at an end, with judges even suggesting that ex-wives might consider getting a job, the Supreme Court puts the clock back by opining that it would be appropriate for Mr Vince – whose relationship with Mrs Wyatt lasted for just […]
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Travers Smith and Gowling WLG have advised on Smithson Investment’s IPO debut on the London Stock Exchange, which is set to be the City’s biggest ever flotation by a trust. Travers partner and head of listed funds, Aaron Stocks, led the firm’s team for Smithson and was assisted by senior associate Leigh Stockey. Gowling WLG […]
Dechert’s trade co-chair Miriam Gonzalez is to leave the firm, after it was revealed she would be moving to California with her husband Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister, who has been named as Facebook’s head of global policy and communications. Gonzalez is one of Dechert’s most recognisable faces in London, having joined the […]
Becoming a partner in a law firm is a crowning achievement for any lawyer – but, as highlighted in Lawyer issues past, high-flyers are finding new career opportunities after a life in private practice. This week The Lawyer revealed that another one of Slaughter and May’s most revered M&A dealmakers would be bowing out of […]
A proposed merger with Gordon Dadds will be high on the agenda at Ince & Co‘s partner conference in London this weekend, with at least one of the insurance firm’s international offices already understood to have voiced their opposition to the deal. The Lawyer understands that Ince’s Paris office has told senior management it will not […]
Merchant bank Close Brothers has kicked off its search for a new general counsel, as it was announced that Elizabeth Lee would be retiring as the company’s legal head later this year. Lee joined Close as general counsel in September 2009 and was further appointed as a director in August 2012. Prior to Close Brothers, […]
Allen & Overy’s (A&O) contract lawyers arm Peerpoint is the largest revenue generator of any law firm-linked flexible working service, with a UK revenue of £25m this year, it can be revealed. Peerpoint’s rapid growth since launching five years ago is a clear indication of a change in sentiment towards the use of contract lawyers […]
