Fully integrated, female-led: BLP and Bryan Cave secure transatlantic merger deal
The first fully financially integrated transatlantic merger since Hogan Lovells in 2010 between will create Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) in April.
The Asian law firms investing in legal technology
In a highly competitive and low-growth market, firms are increasingly turning to technology and innovation to stay ahead of competition while boosting efficiency and profitability. Asia-based firms are no exception. Those in Australia and Singapore, where growth has been harder to achieve, are leading the charge. Over the past few years, ‘legal hackathon’ and ‘design […]
Get paid more for innovating, Dentons partners told
Dentons has changed its European partnership agreement to include an amendment which for the first time directly links partner remuneration to an individual’s contribution to innovation.
Kinstellar advises on the acquisition of EQOS Energie’s Polish and Czech operations
Kinstellar has successfully advised Genesis Private Equity Fund III and the Poland-based Avallon MBO Fund II on the acquisition of EQOS Energie Polska Sp. z o.o. and of EQOS Energie Česko spol. s r.o. Both companies were previously part of the international EQOS Energie Group, a leading provider of services in comprehensive technical infrastructures in […]
Qatar: Foreign investors and corporate entities
Fully integrated, female-led: BLP and Bryan Cave secure transatlantic merger deal
The first fully financially integrated transatlantic merger since Hogan Lovells in 2010 between will create Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) in April.
The Asian law firms investing in legal technology
In a highly competitive and low-growth market, firms are increasingly turning to technology and innovation to stay ahead of competition while boosting efficiency and profitability. Asia-based firms are no exception. Those in Australia and Singapore, where growth has been harder to achieve, are leading the charge. Over the past few years, ‘legal hackathon’ and ‘design […]
Get paid more for innovating, Dentons partners told
Dentons has changed its European partnership agreement to include an amendment which for the first time directly links partner remuneration to an individual’s contribution to innovation.
Kinstellar advises on the acquisition of EQOS Energie’s Polish and Czech operations
Kinstellar has successfully advised Genesis Private Equity Fund III and the Poland-based Avallon MBO Fund II on the acquisition of EQOS Energie Polska Sp. z o.o. and of EQOS Energie Česko spol. s r.o. Both companies were previously part of the international EQOS Energie Group, a leading provider of services in comprehensive technical infrastructures in […]
RBS slashes litigation costs by nearly 75 per cent
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has seen its legal costs fall by nearly 75 per cent over 2017 to just over £1bn.
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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The most common name for a law firm partner is…
Exclusive research conducted by The Lawyer has revealed the most common names for male and female partners in the UK’s largest firms.
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.