Men – it’s time for some self-care
The total number of callers to LawCare is up for a sixth successive year.
Allen & Overy closes Barcelona office as lease ends
Allen & Overy has decided to shut down its two-staff satellite office in Barcelona, and focus the growth of its Spain practice from Madrid. The magic circle firm launched the Barcelona office in February 2014, with the hire of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer corporate partner Antoni Valverde. However, the office remained a small outpost with a single-fee […]
Law firm mergers are dead: discuss
Strategic merger opportunities lie in the lower echelons of the UK Top 200.
Linklaters swapped in for City forex broker dispute
A London-based forex broker has dropped Dentons and brought in Linklaters in a fraud dispute brought by a Cayman-based investment fund. Equiti Capital, which is defending a claim brought by Dismatrix and two of its subsidiaries, has called on the services of Linklaters duo Alison Wilson and Susana Cao Miranda. It relates to an investment […]
New regulator for construction products announced – what does this mean?
The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced the establishment of a new national regulator for construction products. This is the next step in the Government’s response to the Hackitt report on the Building Regulations and fire safety following the Grenfell tragedy.
The month in pensions – February 2021 – the end of the quarterly trustee meeting?
Ian Chapman-Curry looks at a survey of defined benefit scheme trustees that suggests the age of the quarterly trustee meeting is over.
Mine finance in Africa: how can international capital providers access investment opportunities and drive growth?
Charles Bond joins 121 Mining Investment Online to chair discussions on mine financing projects in Africa, exploring the potential for capital investors seeking to maximise value on the continent in this on-demand webinar.
Big things in small packages: small modular nuclear reactors featured in Canada’s plans
Following on the heels of the recently-released federal Climate Plan, the Government of Canada has unveiled its Small Modular Reactor Action Plan.
Structuring your allied health care business in Canada: Key risk management considerations
There are several considerations to take into account when determining the appropriate structure for your business. Your choice should be determined on a case-by-case basis and will be unique to your specific circumstances.
Who should pay for fire safety building remediation costs?
In December 2020, we reported on the vote by the House of Lords on amendments to the Fire Safety Bill relating to the remediation costs associated with the replacement of the dangerous cladding panels and other fire safety defects. Both the Fire Safety Bill and the Building Safety Bill are anticipated to come into effect early this year.
Men – it’s time for some self-care
The total number of callers to LawCare is up for a sixth successive year.
Allen & Overy closes Barcelona office as lease ends
Allen & Overy has decided to shut down its two-staff satellite office in Barcelona, and focus the growth of its Spain practice from Madrid. The magic circle firm launched the Barcelona office in February 2014, with the hire of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer corporate partner Antoni Valverde. However, the office remained a small outpost with a single-fee […]
Law firm mergers are dead: discuss
Strategic merger opportunities lie in the lower echelons of the UK Top 200.
Linklaters swapped in for City forex broker dispute
A London-based forex broker has dropped Dentons and brought in Linklaters in a fraud dispute brought by a Cayman-based investment fund. Equiti Capital, which is defending a claim brought by Dismatrix and two of its subsidiaries, has called on the services of Linklaters duo Alison Wilson and Susana Cao Miranda. It relates to an investment […]
In court this week: Trains, #DeniedMyVote and Qatar
On our radar this week is a case management conference on Tuesday in the matter of Justin Gutmann v First MTR South Western Trains Limited & Ors. This concerns a 2019 claim filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of millions of rail passengers who are said to have suffered loss due to the […]
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Working to live, not living to work: it’s an easy sell
The demographics of the legal market are in flux with Covid 19 creating the conditions for a generational shift in working patterns.
A&O’s accidental LA office
With the arrival of the Akin Gump team, A&O’s US bench has doubled at a stroke.
Hausfeld loves a bit of competition
Calls for reform of the CMA will be music to the ears of claimant litigators.
Latham is taking both more and less space in London
If Latham’s growth rate continues unabated, its future home could end up offering proportionately less space per staff member.
£30m isn’t enough to get you into the Premier League
DMH Stallard has reached critical mass size – but it now has more work to do to secure its future.
Meghan Markle’s opponents have a busy year
Fans of celebrity showdowns will be denied their thrills this year following the Duchess of Sussex’s successful application for summary judgment against Associated Newspapers, but the Daily Mail’s favourite law firm still has a full pipeline for 2021. Over the last few years RPC partner Keith Mathieson has also fastened his grip on defence work […]
Bevan Brittan hands out all-staff pay rise and ‘thank-you bonus’
Bevan Brittan has handed out a 3 per cent pay rise to all its employees alongside an additional 3 per cent ‘thank-you bonus’ to be applied to the last six months and paid now. The firm had previously postponed its September 2020 annual pay review due to uncertain economic conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Ropes adds funds partner in second hire this week
Ropes & Gray has added a new partner to its funds team, in the same week it also launched a European life sciences group with a recruit from Arnold & Porter. Emily Brown is the latest funds joiner from Schulte Roth & Zabel. She has been at Schulte’s London office for over two years and […]
Linklaters rethinks secretarial work with new allocation method
Linklaters has rolled out a platform to change the way its secretarial function operates in light of new working practices introduced during the pandemic. The magic circle firm has bought a third-party platform, called Service Now, to ensure better work allocation across its secretarial pool. With the prospect of a hybrid model split between remote […]
Covington’s London revenue jumps by 12 per cent
Covington & Burling’s London revenue increased by 12 per cent last year, as global turnover also saw double-digit growth. This is after the firm’s City growth was static in 2019, decreasing by 0.1 per cent. In 2020, the firm’s revenue in its London offering leapt to $113.6m from $101.2m. In 2015, the firm’s London turnover […]
Reed Smith and A&O lead on New Scientist sale
Reed Smith, Allen & Overy and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have acted on Daily Mail and General Trust’s (DMGT) £70m acquisition of New Scientist. DMGT instructed co-chair of Reed Smith’s global corporate group Delphine Currie on the purchase, alongside senior associate Daryl Cue and client relationship partner Lawrence Radley. The Daily Mail publisher picked up the […]
Simmons approves long-term remote working plan
Simmons & Simmons has introduced a long-term working policy inspired by the changes brought about by the pandemic. The firm will introduce a hybrid working system that allows employees to work up to two to three days per week from home when restrictions are lifted, as agreed with line managers. Over the coming months, country […]
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