Turkish finance used in CC, Dickson Minto deal
Clifford Chance and Dickson Minto have won roles on Turkey’s largest-ever private equity deal, which was funded entirely by local banks.
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SRA launches mortgage fraud investigations of 60 lawyers
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is investigating up to 60 lawyers for alleged mortgage fraud after complaints more than tripled since 2004. SRA spokesman Geoff Negus said the Authority is taking the lawyers’ involved in mortgage fraud extremely seriously. “The Solicitors Regulation Authority is investigating 40 to 60 solicitors who may be involved in mortgage […]
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Balbir Singh remains highest paid criminal barrister in UK
Birmingham set Equity Chambers head Balbir Singh is the highest-paid legal aid criminal barrister for the second year in a row.
What’s gone wrong with data security?
Last November’s news about the loss of personal data by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) generated international publicity, a run of reports of other security breaches, and proposals for new legislation. But does this mean we are any closer to understanding either the root cause of the problems within the public sector or the […]
Private equity star McKeeve quits Kirkland
Private equity rainmaker Raymond McKeeve is to leave Kirkland & Ellis (K&S) in three months for an unknown destination, believed to be a role at a private equity house. McKeeve’s surprise departure will be closely watched by competitors after his success with clients such as property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz and Apax Partners. London managing partner […]
Legal aid bar given second bite at VHCC cherry after slow uptake
The Legal Services Commission yesterday offered the legal aid bar another opportunity to sign the contracts for very high cost cases after only 130 barristers joined the panel.
Dechert gives deadline to laid off associates
Dechert is waiting until tomorrow to learn how many of the 13 associates it laid off from its finance and real estate group last week accept a transfer.
Herbies advises BAT on £2.05bn Danish acquisition
British American Tobacco (BAT) has turned to Herbert Smith for advice on the £2.05bn purchase of Scandinavia’s largest tobacco brand. The company paid £1.15bn cash and £904m in stock in exchange for the tobacco arm of Denmark’s Skandinavisk Tobakskompagni (ST). Herbert Smith corporate partners Austin Sweeney and James Palmer acted for longstanding client BAT. BAT […]
Clydes lands CC shipping partner
Clifford Chance shipping partner Paul Turner has defected to Clyde & Co as the firm aims to refocus its shipping practice.
Herbies hits joint second in FTSE client rankings
Herbert Smith secured three new clients during the last quarter to push ahead of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy (A&O) in the rankings for FTSE100 clients.
White & Case loses partner to Herbies
White & Case capital markets partner Peter Epp, who last May pulled out of launching Bracewell & Giuliani’s London office in favour of partnership at White & Case, is leaving the firm for Herbert Smith.
Mayer Brown recruits LG finance partner
Mayer Brown recruits LG finance partner” />Mayer Brown has raided LG for partner Angela Hayes to boost its financial services practice. Hayes, previously the head of LG’s financial services regulatory group, advises investment, private and retail banks, fund managers, insurers, listed companies and individual directors on a range of regulatory matters. She regularly speaks on […]