PwC Legal takes first steps in US with firm launch
PwC Legal is expanding into the US through the launch of a new law firm in Washington DC.
Govt to shake up Family Court welfare Service
The Government has announced a major shake-up of the family court welfare service, a move widely welcomed by family lawyers concerned at the low profile the service has enjoyed under the supervision of the Probation Service. Geoff Hoon, Parliamentary Secretary at the Lord Chancellor’s Department, set out the government’s plans for the service in his […]
Three GCs on the key to talent management
Ahead of their panel session on ‘Bringing your team along for the journey’ at The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as Business Partner 2017 in association with EY, Jonathan Lipman, Vicky Sandry and Katherine Thomas are sharing their thoughts on helping your team identify and pursue their career goals and making them feel valued. Many argue that […]
Travers’ new female partners: The glass ceiling isn’t broken, just cracked
At Travers Smith, all four lawyers made up to partner this year were women. It’s a watershed moment for the traditionally male-dominated City firm – but what does it actually signify?
PwC Legal takes first steps in US with firm launch
PwC Legal is expanding into the US through the launch of a new law firm in Washington DC.
Govt to shake up Family Court welfare Service
The Government has announced a major shake-up of the family court welfare service, a move widely welcomed by family lawyers concerned at the low profile the service has enjoyed under the supervision of the Probation Service. Geoff Hoon, Parliamentary Secretary at the Lord Chancellor’s Department, set out the government’s plans for the service in his […]
Three GCs on the key to talent management
Ahead of their panel session on ‘Bringing your team along for the journey’ at The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as Business Partner 2017 in association with EY, Jonathan Lipman, Vicky Sandry and Katherine Thomas are sharing their thoughts on helping your team identify and pursue their career goals and making them feel valued. Many argue that […]
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Lawyers’ efforts in vain as Tchenguiz settles Grant Thornton battle
Property mogul Robert Tchenguiz has walked away from his lawsuit against accountancy firm Grant Thornton, three months after completely overhauling his legal line-up. Tchenguiz argued he was owed £1.6bn following the collapse of Icelandic bank Kaupthing and later alleged that Grant Thornton conspired to have the Serious Fraud Office investigate him to prevent him from […]
White & Case pursues London capital markets growth with Kirkland hire
White & Case has snagged yet another partner for its London practice, this time from the global capital markets team at Kirkland & Ellis. Gilles Teerlinck joins the firm’s capital markets practice after almost six years at Kirkland, where he made partner in 2016. He previously spent three years at Linklaters, where he was a […]
The Lawyer’s top 200 UK law firms revealed
The top 200 UK law firms of this year have been revealed with the publication of The Lawyer UK 200 2017. DLA Piper takes number one spot in the ranking, Clifford Chance number two and Allen & Overy comes in third place.
Ince loses insurance chief amid merger talks
Ince & Co’s global head of insurance Joe O’Keeffe has departed for Stephenson Harwood, just two weeks after it was revealed that Ince had entered into merger talks with Gordon Dadds. Insurance partner O’Keeffe, who specialises in trade, shipping, yachts and superyachts, joined Ince in 1991 and was made partner in 2000. During his time at the firm, […]
Ashurst NQ pay edges closer to £100,000 mark
Ashurst has undertaken a pay review that has seen it increase salaries for its junior lawyers. Newly qualified solicitors will now receive base pay of £82,000, up from £76,000. Those who qualify for a performance related bonus could see their pay packet rise as high as £94,300. One-year-qualified solicitors will take home £86,000, up from £80,000, […]
Hausfeld makes first foray into TMT sector with disputes hire
Hausfeld has added its fifth commercial litigation partner, as the boutique continues to offer a broader range of capabilities alongside its sweet spot in competition disputes. The boutique has hired partner Michael Bywell from Arnold & Porter, who specialises in litigation across the TMT sector. He joined Arnold & Porter in 2016 prior to its […]