The Formula for Success: EQ ≥ IQ

Why is a lawyer like a dentist? It’s not a trick question – both are professions where, in order to be successful, emotional intelligence is vital. A patient in need of root canal treatment will favour the dentist that welcomes them into the surgery and ensures they feel relaxed while the painful problem is treated. […]

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TLT unveils multimillion-pound plan for flexible working

TLT is preparing to carry out a multimillion-pound investment programme as part of the firm’s long-term shift to flexible working. The programme will take place over two years and consist of various changes, including refitting parts of TLT’s six offices across the UK. Managing partner John Wood recently discussed plans with The Lawyer, during which […]

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Slaughters joins legal line-up as bidders circle Morrisons

A raft of firms have been called up on the bidding war for Morrisons, two weeks after it turned down a £5.5bn takeover bid from Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). An investment consortium led by US private equity firm Fortress Group threw in a £6.3bn bid for Morrisons over the weekend, while this morning it […]

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Kirkland alumni club: Willkie secures double-partner hire in London

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has secured its long-awaited hire of two partners from Kirkland & Ellis, as they join former colleague Claire McDaid to expand its City private equity team. Gavin Gordon and David Arnold are to join Willkie in the City, following on from the firm’s hire of Dechert tax partner Jane Scobie last […]