A Chance to downsize
The enormity of the downsizing at the UK’s top firms has been revealed today (see story).
People moves
Linklaters has announced that Asia managing partner Zili Shao will be leaving the firm at the end of January 2010 to take up the position of chairman and chief executive of JP Morgan’s China businesses.
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Train strain
The Greater London Authority is using new powers to force London businesses to stump up cash for the Crossrail project. It couldn’t have come at a worse time, says Duncan Field
Ashurst helps push through National Express rights issue
Ashurst has played a major role in helping beleaguered transport operator National Express secure a disputed £360m rights issue, despite opposition from its major shareholder. Corporate partner Steven Fox acted for the operator as the vote in favour of the cash call was eventually carried with a two-thirds majority. The Spanish Cosmen family, which owns […]
Taylor Wessing revs up corporate with Brawn GP deal
Taylor Wessing has bagged the mandate to act for Brawn GP on the Formula 1 team’s acquisition by Mercedes Benz parent company Daimler AG.
Gowling advises Cairngorm Capital on acquisition of MJ Wilson Group
International law firm Gowling WLG has advised client Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) on the acquisition of M J Wilson Group Limited (MJ Wilson), the leading independent UK distributor of process instrumentation and control products. The transaction was led by Corporate, Finance and Tax partner Ian Piggin, Jade MacDonald and Stephen Bowman with support […]
Tikit enhances UK sales team
To deal with growing client demand Tikit expands its sales team with the appointment of former IT Lab employee Craig Dootson. Craig has vast experience of the IT industry having worked across multiple areas including licensing, thin client technology, cloud hosting and Office 365.
Cedarlake acquires majority share of BMF
Cedarlake Private Equity Fund I, advised by Rantum Capital, has acquired from Argos Soditic Funds the majority of BMF Group AG, the world’s third-largest ropeway manufacturer with more than 320 employees in Switzerland. Vischer advised Cedarlake and Rantum. The team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprised Dr. Peter Kühn, Sebastian Flückiger, Ruben Masar, Aron […]
Pensions in 30 Podcasts, episode 27: Termination of employment and pension losses
By Ian Chapman-Curry Key Points Calculating pension loss can be complex, especially where the employee was in a defined benefit pension scheme. The Employment Tribunal service published a 2003 guidance note which suggested two methods for approximating pension loss without the need for actuarial advice, but this guidance has now been withdrawn. During April and […]
Ogier in Luxembourg advises Echo Energy on £20m bond issue
Ogier has provided Luxembourg advice to Echo Energy plc (Echo Energy) on the raising of £20m through an issue of bonds listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange Euro MTF Market. Echo Energy plc is a London listed Latin American focused mid-cap oil and gas company pursuing a high value piped onshore gas strategy across South […]
A Chance to downsize
The enormity of the downsizing at the UK’s top firms has been revealed today (see story).
People moves
Linklaters has announced that Asia managing partner Zili Shao will be leaving the firm at the end of January 2010 to take up the position of chairman and chief executive of JP Morgan’s China businesses.
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Train strain
The Greater London Authority is using new powers to force London businesses to stump up cash for the Crossrail project. It couldn’t have come at a worse time, says Duncan Field
Ashurst helps push through National Express rights issue
Ashurst has played a major role in helping beleaguered transport operator National Express secure a disputed £360m rights issue, despite opposition from its major shareholder. Corporate partner Steven Fox acted for the operator as the vote in favour of the cash call was eventually carried with a two-thirds majority. The Spanish Cosmen family, which owns […]
High drama: Maria da Cunha, British Airways
British Airways GC Maria da Cunha may be a high-flying lawyer, but with her company’s merger plans cleared for take-off she needs her feet firmly on the ground. By Matt Byrne
SRA reviews Dentons’ handling of work discrimination case
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is investigating whether a formal inquiry should be launched into Dentons’ handling of a discrimination case.
Guy Norman wins second term as Clifford Chance corporate head
Clifford Chance global head of corporate Guy Norman has been reappointed to a second term in the role, effective from 1 May.
HSF teams up with SullCrom for Weir’s largest-ever acquisition
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Sullivan & Cromwell have teamed up to advise FTSE 250 engineering company Weir on its billion-dollar acquisition of US provider Esco.
Clydes promotes 12 as partner numbers pass 400 for first time
Clyde & Co has made up 12 associates to equity partner, swelling the firm’s partnership numbers to over 400 for the first time in its history.
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The most common name for a law firm partner is…
Exclusive research conducted by The Lawyer has revealed the most common names for male and female partners in the UK’s largest firms.
A&O guns for tech revenue stream with derivatives platform launch
Allen & Overy (A&O) has developed a new online platform in the wake of impending derivatives regulations.