Regional law firm Howes Percival is representing Ian Lenagan on his takeover of Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club. Lenagan is set to purchase an 89 per cent stake in the club via a newly formed holding company, with the deal due to complete in December. Corporate partner Andrew Smith is leading the team, alongside tax […]
What do onshore law firms look for when referring private client work offshore? The lawyers responsible reveal all The offshore market is in the middle of an increasingly consolidatory phase, with many of the top 20 offshore firms having combined with one or more of their competitors in the last two to three years. With […]
Recovering assets through the criminal courts can be a tricky business. Stephen Baker reports on how Jersey’s civil courts are about to get busier as new confiscation legislation comes into force In June 2004, Jersey received a visit from President Obasanjo of Nigeria. His visit was for the purposes of thanking the island authorities for […]
Employees on Guernsey have been given extra protection thanks to recent alterations to the island’s employment laws. By Tom Crawford Last year was a busy one for Guernsey in the arena of employment law. The island’s select armoury of employment protection legislation was strengthened in March 2006 by significant changes being made to its existing […]
Any change to the status quo regarding the taxation of non-domiciled UK residents will provide countries such as Gibraltar with an opportunity to cash in, says Joey Garcia Much has been commented on the UK’s opposition Conservative Party seeking and promising to impose a flat tax rate of £25,000 on the so-called ‘non-doms’ – people […]
Hammonds has lost another team as the flood of departures shows little sign of abating. DWF has taken two partners and five lawyers from its real estate team. Partners Nic Crocker and Simon Meek will move to DWF in the New Year. Hammonds played down the mass exit. One partner claimed: “Everyone has their sell-by-date. […]
Reed Smith Richards Butler’s longstanding relationship with UK client Tate & Lyle has gifted the firm’s Chicago office a role on a £46m divestment for the company in Mexico. Tate & Lyle Mexico has sold a 49 per cent stake in Group Industrial Azucarero de Occidente (Occidente) to commodity management service provider ED&F Man Holdings. […]
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) has raided shipping boutique Thomas Cooper for marine partner Drew James. James, who leaves Thomas Cooper after only one year, will join BLG’s Singapore office as part of the firm’s strategy to build its presence in the region. Richard Dedman, BLG senior partner, said: “Drew is a very exciting hire […]
Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) corporate finance partner Dominic Gurney-Champion has advised on a trio of AIM deals that closed within a week. FFW acted for Myhome International on its £20m acquisition of ChipsAway, Fox-Davies Capital on a £12m debt and equity fundraising for Van Dieman Mines and Tellings Golden Miller Group on its £5.2m purchase […]
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a review into whether the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) is fit for purpose for the next 10 years. The evaluation, which will be undertaken by an 11-strong working party, will seek to make recommendations on all the aims and objectives of the training course. Ruth Evans, BSB Chair, […]
New York firm Dreier has signed an alliance with London boutique SK Sport and Entertainment to advise US sports figures in the UK and Europe. The two firms celebrated their alliance with a gala party last week, where lawyers mixed with linebackers from American football teams New York Giants and Miami Dolphins before their match […]
Baker & McKenzie private banking partner Jonathan Burt has joined Barclays Wealth as a senior wealth adviser. Burt will join the offshore and private banking arm of the financial service powerhouse in January 2008. The former Bakers’ partner was based in the City office for seven years where he focused on private banking. Barclays has […]