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“Figure out what you need when you need it, try it, and if it doesn’t work out at least you won’t leave wondering what could have been.”
City firms are traditionally slow to react on controversial topics, but as a number of organisations withdraw their support for Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme, they may be forced to consider their position internally.
Dechert has hired another corporate partner from Kirkland & Ellis, following swiftly from the recruitment of Mark Thompson almost three weeks ago. The firm is adding private equity specialist Sam Whittaker, who will be joining during the summer after almost seven years at the US rival. A partner since 2019, Whittaker joined as an M&A […]
If you are a resident of the British isles, there’s every chance that you have been taking advantage of the relaxing of restrictions of late and exercising your freedom to visit a pub. A cold drink on a hot day is a summer tick box item for most Brits, an extension of the key role […]
Ferry company P&O hit the headlines last month when it made 800 workers redundant via an online video call and with almost no notice.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming its intention to adopt previously announced proposals relating to diversity at board level of listed companies.
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The Data Protection Authority in Hungary (Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság), recently published its annual report which included details of a fine of €670,000 (HUF 250,000,000) being imposed on a bank. To date, this fine is the highest imposed by the Hungarian Authority.
“Figure out what you need when you need it, try it, and if it doesn’t work out at least you won’t leave wondering what could have been.”
City firms are traditionally slow to react on controversial topics, but as a number of organisations withdraw their support for Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme, they may be forced to consider their position internally.
Dechert has hired another corporate partner from Kirkland & Ellis, following swiftly from the recruitment of Mark Thompson almost three weeks ago. The firm is adding private equity specialist Sam Whittaker, who will be joining during the summer after almost seven years at the US rival. A partner since 2019, Whittaker joined as an M&A […]
If you are a resident of the British isles, there’s every chance that you have been taking advantage of the relaxing of restrictions of late and exercising your freedom to visit a pub. A cold drink on a hot day is a summer tick box item for most Brits, an extension of the key role […]
Fountain Court has hired an international counsel from Debevoise & Plimpton, the set’s fourth barrister recruit this year. Robin Lööf is joining the chambers at the end of this month. He has been at Debevoise since 2013, working in its white-collar and regulatory defense group. As such, he advises on anti-corruption matters and other criminal […]
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Kirkland has added two associates as partners from Fried Frank Shriver & Jacobson and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in its City funds practice. Charles Cooper-Isow is a private equity associate, having been at Fried Frank since 2016. Qualifying in the same year in England and Wales, Cooper-Isow has six years’ post-qualification experience (PQE). He joins […]
Shearman & Sterling is boosting its leveraged finance practice with a White & Case hire, its fourth new partner joiner of 2022. Shameer Shah makes the move, having spent almost nine years at White & Case. His main practice focuses on acquisition finance and special situations across private credit, investment banks and other financial institutions. […]
Slater & Gordon has finalised part of a strategic review of its UK business, with discussions ongoing as to whether certain practices fit into its revised model. As a result of the review, the firm will split its business into two main departments named Essential Legal Services (ELS) and Specialist Legal Services (SLS). ELS will […]
Magic circle firm Linklaters is to put financial sponsors at the heart of its Asia-Pacific operation after a strategy refresh led by regional managing partner William Liu. As part of the strategy, Linklaters is aiming to increase revenue by 10 per cent each year as well as making commitments to flesh out what the firm […]
Sky Group’s general counsel has left the business, leading to the appointment of a new legal head at the broadcasting company. Niamh Grogan has joined Sky as its new group general counsel after leaving multinational insurance adviser Willis Towers Watson. There, she was its global deputy general counsel and chief operating officer for more than […]
Firms in the US, with workforces impacted by last week’s Supreme Court decision on abortion rights, are entering discussions with their medical insurers to determine whether they can cover out-of-state travel costs. The US Supreme Court last week overturned Roe v Wade, meaning it will be up to individual states to make decisions on abortions. […]
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