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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UK NCP issues initial assessment of a complaint related to Royal Windsor Horse Show
By Kieran Laird On 7 November 2018, the UK NCP issued its Initial Assessment of a complaint from the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) against HPower Group Limited (HPG), which organises events worldwide, and two other multinational enterprises (MNEs). The complaint alleged that the companies had acted inconsistently with the OECD Guidelines (the Guidelines) […]
Supreme Court hands down judgment in Warner-Lambert v Generics & Actavis case
By Gordon Harris, Paul Inman The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment in the Warner-Lambert v Generics & Actavis case. In short, Warner-Lambert lost. The case concerned Warner-Lambert’s patent, which claimed in ‘Swiss form’ the use of a molecule called ‘pregabalin’ for the treatment of pain, in particular ‘neuropathic pain’. The majority in the Supreme […]
Canada: Competition Bureau and PPSC revises Immunity and Leniency Programs
By Quin Gilbert-Walters, Ian Macdonald On Sept. 27, the Competition Bureau and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) announced the revised Immunity and Leniency Programs to enhance the Bureau’s ability to detect, investigate, and prosecute anti-competitive conduct that violates the provisions of the Competition Act and the Criminal Code. The Programs provide incentives for parties who […]
Court of Appeal rules on ATM rates
By Şenay Nihat Since 2013, retailers have had to pay non-domestic rates (‘Business Rates’) for automated teller machines (ATMs) built into the front of stores, rather than treating the ATMs as part of the store’s overall rating for valuation purposes. The Business Rates bill for the ATM was backdated to 2010, hitting retailers with significant […]
Supreme Court’s refusal on Barnardo’s switching to CPI
By Ian J Gordon, Simon Davies, Chris Edwards-Earl The Barnardo’s scheme’s rules stated that uprating of benefits must be based on the “general index of retail prices or any replacement adopted by the trustees without prejudicing approval”. While the retail price index (RPI) continues to be published (i.e. not “replaced”), the Supreme Court found it is not open […]
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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Just three new London partners for BCLP in first post-merger promotions round
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has made up 23 lawyers to partner in its latest promotions round, with the majority being legacy Bryan Cave lawyers. Three solicitors – all female – were given the nod in London. They are contentious construction lawyer Alexandra Clough, the corporate team’s Louisa Cobbe and Rebecca Quayle, an asset finance lawyer specialising […]
Live blog: crunch time for the Brexit deal
The latest reaction as Theresa May fights to get her Brexit deal through Parliament.
Simpson Thacher makes major infrastructure PE play with Clifford Chance hire
Clifford Chance infrastructure M&A star Amy Mahon is joining Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s City office in yet another departure from the magic circle firm’s private equity group. Mahon’s exit follows that of Brendan Moylan to Latham & Watkins earlier this year, along with Allen & Overy infrastructure finance partner Conrad Andersen. After Moylan, Mahon was […]
Brick Court and Quadrant silks to star in first live-streamed Civil Appeal hearing
The first ever Court of Appeal (Civil Division) hearing to be live-streamed in full is to begin today, as part of a pilot intended to to increase public access to the court. The first case to be streamed will be WH Holding Ltd and Anr v E20 Stadium LLP, the dispute between West Ham United FC […]
Slaughters takes lead in Premier Foods’ custard sale
Slaughter and May is representing Premier Foods as it seeks to sell off its Ambrosia brand in order to to appease disgruntled shareholders. Corporate and finance partner Robert Byk and co-head of Slaughters’ infrastructure group Michael Corbett are advising institutional client Premier Foods in its talks with third parties over the possible sale of Ambrosia. The […]
Paul Hastings wins role for Elevate in latest legal tech acquisition
Provider Elevate has acquired AI firm LexPredict, in a move that hints at rising consolidation in the market of alternative legal services providers. Elevate was advised during negotiations by a Paul Hastings team led by Century City M&A partner David Hernand that included corporate associates Christopher Edwab and Tashiana Hudson, as well as Los Angeles-based counsel Ron […]