First White & Case partner relocates to Africa under new plan
A White & Case London structured products and capital markets partner is relocating to Johannesburg as part of the firm’s new focus on Africa.
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Reed Smith breaks associate lockstep
Reed Smith has broken the lockstep remuneration system for its associates, replacing it with a merit-based structure.
Wary growth gives Milbank the edge
Wall Street firm wants to grow UK restructuring – but not too fast. More than a year after Lehman Brothers’ collapse last September, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy is reaping the rewards of its plum role advising the creditors’ committee of the failed bank.
Pinsents mourns death of former Masons chief
The former global managing partner of Pinsent Masons legacy firm Masons Tony Bunch has died after suffering a brain tumour.
RPC brings in BLP man to boost tax disputes
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has hired a new head of tax disputes from Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP).
First White & Case partner relocates to Africa under new plan
A White & Case London structured products and capital markets partner is relocating to Johannesburg as part of the firm’s new focus on Africa.
1
Reed Smith breaks associate lockstep
Reed Smith has broken the lockstep remuneration system for its associates, replacing it with a merit-based structure.
Wary growth gives Milbank the edge
Wall Street firm wants to grow UK restructuring – but not too fast. More than a year after Lehman Brothers’ collapse last September, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy is reaping the rewards of its plum role advising the creditors’ committee of the failed bank.
Pinsents mourns death of former Masons chief
The former global managing partner of Pinsent Masons legacy firm Masons Tony Bunch has died after suffering a brain tumour.
Kirkland replaces City restructuring leadership
Kirkland & Ellis London partners Kon Asimacopoulos and Partha Kar have taken over management of the firm’s City restructuring practice following the departure of Lyndon Norley.
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Gallery: The Hot 100 party 2019
Last Thursday night The Lawyer welcomed past and present members of the Hot 100 to a party at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel to celebrate their achievements. The Hot 100 2019, in association with AlixPartners and LexisNexis,was revealed on 29 January and recognises the standout lawyers in the UK over the past year – the […]
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