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Seven barristers leave Hull’s Wilberforce Chambers for new venture
A seven-strong team of barristers have left Wilberforce Barristers Chambers in Hull to set up a new family and criminal set in the city. Crown Chambers was launched this month, with Wilberforce’s Naomi Madderson heading up the set. She is joined by six other barristers in the Hull-headquartered family law chambers. Madderson is joined at […]
The deals that closed last week: Interserve-Mitie, Zopa and AllSaints
Calling upon Slaughter and May and Linklaters, Mitie and Interserve joined forces to gain scale in Britain’s expansive outsourcing industry. In a £271m deal, Mitie acquired the facilities management arm of rival Interserve, creating the UK’s largest facilities management business with 88,000 staff and a turnover of £3.5bn. The Goverment is currently relying heavily on […]
Sheppard Mullin’s China practice dealt a blow as Shanghai trio join Hogan Lovells
The Lawyer Podcast: A night at the ballet; banned football teams; and why are we being nice about Eversheds?
Tune in for the the latest episode of The Lawyer Podcast, hosted by editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith. In the latest episode, we speak to a law firm leader about their partnership with Scottish ballet, while international editor Alex Taylor joins to discuss his recent trip to Norway. Finally, there’s a success … Continue reading The Lawyer Podcast: A night at the ballet; banned football teams; and why are we being nice about Eversheds?
Linklaters unveils 41-strong promotions round
Linklaters has promoted another bumper round of lawyers to partner, including 16 in its City office. The 41-strong global round matches the number of new partners in 2022. There was one less promotion in London compared to last year when 17 were made up. Corporate is the major beneficiary of London promotions this year, with … Continue reading Linklaters unveils 41-strong promotions round
Latham snatches competition partner from Linklaters
Latham & Watkins has bolstered its antitrust and competition practice by hiring a partner from Linklaters. Simon Pritchard makes the move, having spent more than 10 years at the magic circle firm. Before that, he was a partner in Allen & Overy’s antitrust practice. Pritchard has also served as the UK’s first senior director for … Continue reading Latham snatches competition partner from Linklaters
RSA’s former legal chief takes up new FTSE 100 role
Investment manager M&G has hired a new general counsel ahead of the departure of longstanding head Alan Porter. Charlotte Heiss is joining M&G as its new general counsel and company secretary, as Porter prepares to leave after ten years in the role. Heiss joins from the Very Group, where she has been group general counsel … Continue reading RSA’s former legal chief takes up new FTSE 100 role
Ten firms win places on Co-op Bank roster
Firms including Clifford Chance, Hill Dickinson and Shoosmiths have secured spots on The Co-operative Bank’s legal panel. Clifford Chance is the only magic circle firm on the 10-strong list. It is joined by transatlantic, global firms such as DLA Piper, Eversheds Sutherland, Hogan Lovells and White & Case. Firms with more of a UK focus … Continue reading Ten firms win places on Co-op Bank roster
Operational Health Check
This report includes: an overview of HMRC’s basis period reform and the new rules for the transition year the impact of this change on firms and their equity partners analysis of the extent to which a consensus has been reached on the most effective ways of preparing for the new rules.
The 411 on Leeds
This report contains: a stratification of the 26 UK Top 100 firms, plus three key Independents, present in Leeds a breakdown of headcount and growth data for all 29 firms commentary of the key challenges and opportunities for firms in the city
The Nordic 50
This report contains: ranking of the Nordic 50 firms on a headcount basis analysis of the four jurisdictions in the region gender diversity at firms in the Nordic region in focus.
International Litigation Tracker: End of year 2022
This report contains An overview of cases heard at the courts in Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong Jurisdiction specific profiles
Under the hood of Eversheds Sutherland, the UK’s largest litigation practice
This report contains: an overview of Eversheds Sutherland’s litigation practice in the UK analysis of financial performance and headcount metrics a detailed look at the firm’s national approach a breakdown of the firm’s four core disputes practices.
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Slaughters is boxing itself into a corner
There is a beautiful sort of symmetry that can be found in Slaughter and May’s investment cycle. Either someone in Bunhill Row has done the maths, or by now it just comes naturally. A strict eye on partner headcount, coupled with a very, very slow revolving door, means that growth in each practice area mirrors […]
The West Country has its own Succession story
According to a recent study by Irwin Mitchell, Exeter is projected to be the UK’s fastest growth city in the next few years. It’s rather a shame for Irwin Mitchell that the closest it gets to Devon is an office in Bristol, but there are other firms that are champing at the bit. With little […]
Look what this divorce firm is doing
Wondering why your divorce instructions have dried up? Stowe’s arrived in town
At last, some good news for Shearman
Alas, poor Shearman. The news hasn’t been kind of late. However, the preliminary M&A rankings for 2023 will make for happy reading at the firm. According to data provided by the London Stock Exchange, the firm has so far worked on 36 public M&A transactions globally, valued at $31.3bn. That makes it the sixth most […]
Only the City benefits from the SFO
If the UK wants to get serious on white-collar crime, it needs to spend more
A £1.5m loss is okay in this market
Stalling margins could break the defendant insurance market
The Lawyer Podcast: A night at the ballet; banned football teams; and why are we being nice about Eversheds?
Tune in for the the latest episode of The Lawyer Podcast, hosted by editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith. In the latest episode, we speak to a law firm leader about their partnership with Scottish ballet, while international editor Alex Taylor joins to discuss his recent trip to Norway. Finally, there’s a success […]
Linklaters unveils 41-strong promotions round
Linklaters has promoted another bumper round of lawyers to partner, including 16 in its City office. The 41-strong global round matches the number of new partners in 2022. There was one less promotion in London compared to last year when 17 were made up. Corporate is the major beneficiary of London promotions this year, with […]
Latham snatches competition partner from Linklaters
Latham & Watkins has bolstered its antitrust and competition practice by hiring a partner from Linklaters. Simon Pritchard makes the move, having spent more than 10 years at the magic circle firm. Before that, he was a partner in Allen & Overy’s antitrust practice. Pritchard has also served as the UK’s first senior director for […]
RSA’s former legal chief takes up new FTSE 100 role
Investment manager M&G has hired a new general counsel ahead of the departure of longstanding head Alan Porter. Charlotte Heiss is joining M&G as its new general counsel and company secretary, as Porter prepares to leave after ten years in the role. Heiss joins from the Very Group, where she has been group general counsel […]
Ten firms win places on Co-op Bank roster
Firms including Clifford Chance, Hill Dickinson and Shoosmiths have secured spots on The Co-operative Bank’s legal panel. Clifford Chance is the only magic circle firm on the 10-strong list. It is joined by transatlantic, global firms such as DLA Piper, Eversheds Sutherland, Hogan Lovells and White & Case. Firms with more of a UK focus […]
Financial year-end: Linklaters’ cash plummets by nearly £200m in three years
April is the busiest month as the end of the financial year looms. As firms rush to get bills out and paid, The Lawyer takes a deep dive into key financial hygiene and behavioural issues. The level of cash at Linklaters has fallen by 50 per cent over the past three years, more than any […]
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