Kraft Heinz creates new international GC title

Kraft Heinz has appointed Thomas Loest in a newly-created role as international general counsel after the departure of its former EMEA GC. Loest joined the food manufacturing giant last July as EMEA general counsel to lead a legal team of 25 lawyers and take over from Victoria White who left Kraft Heinz after five years. […]

Baker McKenzie

Bakers’ SDT hearing will go ahead virtually, tribunal rules

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has decided that the SRA’s case against Baker McKenzie and former partner Gary Senior will be heard remotely on April 27. The case was adjourned in November 2019, after nine days because former HR director Martin Blackburn, who was also referred to the tribunal by the SRA, was unable to appear […]

Lewis Silkin and Hill Dickinson place staff on furlough

Hill Dickinson and Lewis Silkin are placing some of their non-fee-earners and associates on furlough in response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Lawyer understands. Both firms have taken the decision to use the UK Government’s grant scheme – providing furloughed staff with 80 per cent of their wage. A Lewis Silkin spokesperson said: “Our absolute focus […]

Linklaters

Linklaters’ big bet on the City

There is no shortage of firms looking to top up their cash pots to offset falling revenues triggered by the pandemic. Recruitment has been paused, profit distributions delayed, as well as staff furloughs and boardroom pay cuts. Yet, while budgeting is an absolute necessity for many right now, it is the firms which plan ahead […]