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Behold, a firm with a higher RPL than Slaughter and May
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The Lawyer Awards 2020: Who won Corporate team of the year?
When Provident Financial was subject to an unsolicited takeover offer from Non-Standard Finance, it called on Clifford Chance to defend. For 14 weeks, the magic circle firm was at the credit provider’s beck and call as it sought to fight off the unwanted approach. The end result – a back down from Non-Standard – made […]
TLT lands 12-strong disputes team from Dentons
TLT has significantly bolstered its financial services disputes and investigations practice by hiring a 12-strong team from Dentons. The group will join the firm’s London office as part of a strategic push to expand the firm’s offering in dispute resolution, particularly as the UK market awaits a wave of anticipated litigation. Clare Stothard and Steven […]
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