Exclusive: Olswang three-way merger imminent
Olswang is on the brink of a “transformational” three-way merger with Nabarro and a mystery third firm, The Lawyer understands. The merger is expected to be announced on Friday.
Nabarro puts CMS/Olswang vote off for two weeks as partners review numbers
Nabarro has scheduled its vote on the three-way merger with CMS and Olswang for two weeks’ time as partners review “information packs”.
Conyers advises AUPU on privatisation and delisting from HKSE
Conyers Dill & Pearman provided Cayman Islands law advice to AUPU Group Holding Company Limited in its privatisation by way of a scheme of arrangement between the Company and its scheme shareholders pursuant to a bid by Upwind Holding Company Limited which valued AUPU Group at about US$162 million and its delisting from the Hong […]
Phoenix Group legal boss: How my “four-leaf clover” strategy picks the best adviser
In his nine years at insurance consolidator Phoenix Group legal director Phil Hagan has helped the business complete a number of major corporate deals and steered it through several structural changes.
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When can a force majeure clause in contracts be relied on?
By Tom George, Daniel Wood and Cathy Moore In times of economic and/or political uncertainty, parties to construction contracts may consider whether they have a right to rely on force majeure provisions as a justification for temporarily or permanently failing to perform substantive obligations. We review the recent decision in Seadrill Ghana Operations Ltd v Tullow Ghana […]
Blockchain roundtable: addressing the regulatory challenges of disruptive innovation
The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) recently gathered nearly 70 global leaders in finance, law, government, academia and innovation for a special roundtable discussion that explored the challenges surrounding blockchain regulation. Usman Sheikh, Gowling WLG partner and National Head of the firm’s Blockchain & Smart Contract Group, co-led the forum with blockchain pioneer and co-founder of BRI Don Tapscott, […]
International franchisors expanding in the UAE
By Vanessa Delnaud The Middle East’s buzzing commercial platform is attracting more and more international businesses in a wide variety of sectors. The businessfriendly environment and the international consumer base make the franchise model especially attractive in the region. The franchising model is very popular in the UAE, in particular in the retail, food and beverage, […]
Are parent companies liable for violations by overseas subsidiaries?
By Kieran Laird There have been several cases in recent years in which the courts have considered whether it is permissible to bring a tort claim against a UK parent company in relation to alleged human rights breaches by its overseas subsidiary. The Court of Appeal has again considered the issue in AAA & Ors. […]
Health Canada invites public comments on new regulations
By Ben Pearson The medical device industry in America and perceived shortcomings in the US Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) approval process have recently come under scrutiny in popular media. An oftencited concern with the FDA’s approval process relates to the 510(k) pathway, whereby a medical device may reach the market with a lesser amount […]
Exclusive: Olswang three-way merger imminent
Olswang is on the brink of a “transformational” three-way merger with Nabarro and a mystery third firm, The Lawyer understands. The merger is expected to be announced on Friday.
Nabarro puts CMS/Olswang vote off for two weeks as partners review numbers
Nabarro has scheduled its vote on the three-way merger with CMS and Olswang for two weeks’ time as partners review “information packs”.
Conyers advises AUPU on privatisation and delisting from HKSE
Conyers Dill & Pearman provided Cayman Islands law advice to AUPU Group Holding Company Limited in its privatisation by way of a scheme of arrangement between the Company and its scheme shareholders pursuant to a bid by Upwind Holding Company Limited which valued AUPU Group at about US$162 million and its delisting from the Hong […]
Phoenix Group legal boss: How my “four-leaf clover” strategy picks the best adviser
In his nine years at insurance consolidator Phoenix Group legal director Phil Hagan has helped the business complete a number of major corporate deals and steered it through several structural changes.
Nageena Khalique QC on Today programme
Nageena Khalique QC was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 Today’s programme by John Humphries in the debate with Professor Wade, Consultant Neurologist, about the role of the Court of Protection in cases where the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration is in the best interests of a patient in a permanent vegetative state. Nageena […]
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Clifford Chance partner takes top legal job at blockchain developer
Clifford Chance corporate finance partner Alex Erasmus is to join a blockchain software company later this year as its new chief legal officer. London-based Erasmus will join the executive committee of Block.one in Hong Kong. Block.one is the software publisher behind open-source blockchain protocol EOSIO, which was launched in June 2018 and provides secure and […]
SFO withdraws arrest warrant against MoFo client in ENRC case
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has withdrawn the arrest warrant it had issued against the chief executive of the Eurasian Resources Group, in the latest development to the agency’s long-running investigation into its subsidiary company ENRC. Last month, the SFO announced that ERG’s CEO Benedikt Sobotka was wanted for alleged refusal to comply to an […]
Latham targets A&O for second infrastructure hire this week
Another magic circle partner is to join Latham & Watkins in London, as it sets its sights on winning work in the infrastructure M&A market. Allen & Overy partner Conrad Andersen, who was promoted in 2008, is to join Clifford Chance partner Brendan Moylan at the US firm. The latter’s move was revealed yesterday. While […]
Fieldfisher joins the throng in Belfast with new operations launch
Fieldfisher is to open a legal support centre in Belfast, years after firms such as Herbert Smith Freehills, Baker McKenzie and Allen & Overy made similar moves in the Northern Irish capital. Fieldfisher says it expects to house 125 personnel in Belfast within the next three years, with 14 people having already been recruited. The office […]
A&O reveals trainee retention score and boosts salaries
Allen & Overy (A&O) has announced its autumn 2018 trainee retention figures, with 80 per cent of its 46 qualifiers staying on. With a total intake of 46, 44 trainees applied to qualify, 40 of whom were offered newly qualified positions. Overall, 37 trainees accepted the offers. “This is a good result and one which […]
Latham hires Clifford Chance PE partner in infrastructure push
Clifford Chance’s infrastructure M&A head Brendan Moylan is leaving the firm for Latham & Watkins in a move that reunites him with his former magic circle colleagues. Latham aggressively hired from Clifford Chance’s private equity practice in 2013/14 when it took on David Walker, Kem Ihenacho and Tom Evans. The US firm was said to have been […]