E-learning: Brush up on contract drafting to avoid disputes
The Lawyer is launching an e-learning course on contract drafting. Course leader and ex-Freshfields partner Ben Staveley talks about why the subject is a passion of his.
Ajitsaria, Shruti – Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy’s (A&O) ‘Fuse’ initiative last year was one of the landmark legal market developments in terms of highlighting the extent to which traditional firms are remodelling their businesses. Spearheading Fuse is derivatives lawyer Shruti Ajitsaria, an angel investor in her free time, who came up with the idea while on a jam-packed maternity […]
Former client sues Mishcon de Reya over £6m tax bill
Mishcon de Reya is embroiled in a dispute with a former client that has accused the firm and other parties of “improperly diverting” funds away from the company as it collapsed into insolvency.
Ranson, Lee – Eversheds Sutherland
When the talk turns to major law firm mergers, few would disagree that the deal which created Eversheds Sutherland is one of the success stories. Leading from the UK side of this deal, which went live on 1 February last year, was co-CEO Lee Ranson. It is Ranson who has navigated his firm’s integration with […]
Linklaters joins Cooley and Womble Bond in smart contract race
Linklaters has become the latest firm to invest in smart contracts and blockchain technology as it announces a collaboration with the Accord Project.
E-learning: Brush up on contract drafting to avoid disputes
The Lawyer is launching an e-learning course on contract drafting. Course leader and ex-Freshfields partner Ben Staveley talks about why the subject is a passion of his.
Ajitsaria, Shruti – Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy’s (A&O) ‘Fuse’ initiative last year was one of the landmark legal market developments in terms of highlighting the extent to which traditional firms are remodelling their businesses. Spearheading Fuse is derivatives lawyer Shruti Ajitsaria, an angel investor in her free time, who came up with the idea while on a jam-packed maternity […]
Former client sues Mishcon de Reya over £6m tax bill
Mishcon de Reya is embroiled in a dispute with a former client that has accused the firm and other parties of “improperly diverting” funds away from the company as it collapsed into insolvency.
Ranson, Lee – Eversheds Sutherland
When the talk turns to major law firm mergers, few would disagree that the deal which created Eversheds Sutherland is one of the success stories. Leading from the UK side of this deal, which went live on 1 February last year, was co-CEO Lee Ranson. It is Ranson who has navigated his firm’s integration with […]
US firms lead the way as Blackstone scores $17bn Thomson Reuters deal
A host of US and Canadian firms have won the lead roles on Blackstone’s $17bn acquisition of a stake in Thomson Reuters’ financial and risk business.
Arrest warrant issued for Eurasian Resources Group CEO in SFO investigation
In the wake of the decade’s most important case concerning legal privilege, an arrest warrant has been issued against the CEO of the Eurasian Natural Resource Corporation (ENRC)’s parent company as part of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing investigation into a string of allegations. The warrant was issued against Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) CEO Benedikt […]
Riverview gifts its AI to charity to help City lawyers do more pro bono
KIM technology will speed up triage and referral to pro bono lawyers by enabling efficient collection of client information
Fieldfisher offers bonuses to non-fee earners for first time
Fieldfisher is making bonuses available for non-fee earners in the UK for the first time, after a string of stand-out financial results from the firm. The move means high-performing staff in Fieldfisher’s business services’ functions, for example, will be granted a bonus. However, the rewards are discretionary, meaning not everyone will be in line for […]
ITV hunts for new GC as Garard steps down
ITV’s longstanding general counsel Andrew Garard has stepped down after over a decade in the role. The television network has confirmed that Garard will leave his position on 31 July. He joined ITV in 2007 as group legal director and GC, before becoming company secretary two years later. He also sits on the board of […]
