Flotations
Lawrence Graham advised transport investment company The Hansom Group on its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Brough Skerret Law Partnership advised nominated adviser
In brief: Johnnie Cochran speaks in UK
The Society of Black Lawyers has confirmed that OJ Simpson defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran will be speaking at a conference on 18 November. The high profile attorney is set to speak at the Commonwealth Institute and later that day at the SBL’s West Midlands chapter meeting. Tickets for the Birmingham events can be obtained from […]
When charity ends up in court
A ROW between two charities has given rise to a landmark ruling in the High Court Chancery Division. The battle centres on a dispute over names between two organisations who raise cash to help the fight against diabetes. The 60-year-old, 150,000- member British Diabetic Association which has 450 groups nationwide challenged another charitable organisation calling […]
Lowe bows out with rebuke to critics
DEPARTING Solicitors Complaints Bureau head Veronica Lowe has defended her record with an upbeat forecast for the future of complaints handling. Lowe stood down from her post this week with the news that demand for inspections of solicitors’ accounts was falling and contributions to the compensation fund were likely to be lower next year. “The […]
Police and Law Society declare ceasefire
Flotations
Lawrence Graham advised transport investment company The Hansom Group on its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Brough Skerret Law Partnership advised nominated adviser
In brief: Johnnie Cochran speaks in UK
The Society of Black Lawyers has confirmed that OJ Simpson defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran will be speaking at a conference on 18 November. The high profile attorney is set to speak at the Commonwealth Institute and later that day at the SBL’s West Midlands chapter meeting. Tickets for the Birmingham events can be obtained from […]
When charity ends up in court
A ROW between two charities has given rise to a landmark ruling in the High Court Chancery Division. The battle centres on a dispute over names between two organisations who raise cash to help the fight against diabetes. The 60-year-old, 150,000- member British Diabetic Association which has 450 groups nationwide challenged another charitable organisation calling […]
Lowe bows out with rebuke to critics
DEPARTING Solicitors Complaints Bureau head Veronica Lowe has defended her record with an upbeat forecast for the future of complaints handling. Lowe stood down from her post this week with the news that demand for inspections of solicitors’ accounts was falling and contributions to the compensation fund were likely to be lower next year. “The […]
Mishcons raids property firm
LONDON firm Mishcon De Reya is taking on four lawyers from the West End property firm Rabin Leacock Lipman. But at the same time four Mishcons equity partners are leaving: Brian Hepworth (litigation), Peter Armstrong (media), Graham Stedman and Paul Salmon (company). The Rabin Leacock move is Mishcon’s second acquisition of property lawyers in a […]
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Clifford Chance to have first European senior partner as Bickerton drops out
The race for Clifford Chance’s senior partner role is down to two, with former London managing partner David Bickerton dropping out of the running. With Bickerton, who seemed poised to scoop the top role, stepping aside, the new senior partner will be based on the Continental front – Paris managing partner Yves Wehrli and Amsterdam managing partner […]
The speed read: silver circle modernisation and why Clifford Chance’s latest partner loss is part of a wider trend
Well, Travers Smith proved us wrong, sort of. In The Speed Read two weeks ago we cynically noted that plenty of firms had female candidates for senior or managing partner but few ever ended up electing them. Travers has bucked the trend, however, by handing the senior partner role to long-time head of tax Kathleen […]
Shearman faces HK capital markets void as entire team exits for Chinese rival
Shearman & Sterling’s entire Hong Kong capital markets team is moving to PRC rival Fangda Partners’ Hong Kong office in the most significant coup yet by a Chinese firm to scale up in the financial hub. The Lawyer can confirm that the entire Hong Kong capital markets practice at Shearman led by partners Colin Law and […]
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. It is the first set of promotions since Bryan Cave and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) merged in April. Eighteen lawyers have been promoted across the United States, while three solicitors – all […]
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 […]