Anna Reynolds

June 04, 2014 | International Edition

African allure – the international firms eager to join forces with local outfits in sub-Saharan Africa

"The interest in Africa was driven in the late 2000s when there was a lack of work in London," says Roddy McKean, director at Kenyan firm Anjarwalla & Khanna.

By Anna Reynolds

11 minute read

May 29, 2014 | International Edition

Freshfields increases salaries, tops associate pay chart

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has increased its associate salaries across the board to become the highest-paying magic circle firm.

By Anna Reynolds

1 minute read

May 28, 2014 | International Edition

Arnold & Porter, Dechert and Debevoise come out on top in pro bono survey

Arnold & Porter, Dechert and Debevoise & Plimpton have topped a survey of law firms that have recorded the highest number of hours spent on pro bono work.

By Anna Reynolds

3 minute read

May 27, 2014 | International Edition

Squire Sanders seals Patton Boggs merger despite Chevron hiccough

Squire Sanders has finalised its long-awaited merger with Washington firm Patton Boggs, with the combined outfit to go live on 1 June.

By Anna Reynolds

3 minute read

May 23, 2014 | International Edition

Freshfields, RPC and Bird & Bird act on Daily Mail's sell-off of Jobsite to StepStone

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, RPC and Bird & Bird have acted on the sale of the Daily Mail and General Trust's (DMGT) jobs website to StepStone.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

May 21, 2014 | International Edition

DLA Piper partner Nick West apologises for involvement in Premier League sexism scandal

DLA Piper partner Nick West has apologised for sending sexist emails to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

May 20, 2014 | International Edition

BLP shows signs of recovery with 35% PEP increase but figure still £100k down on 2011/12

Berwin Leighton Paisner has grown its profit per equity partner (PEP) by 35% over the last financial year, although the figure is still more than £100,000 down on its 2011/12 level.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

May 19, 2014 | International Edition

Travers Smith promotes two partners in reduced round

Travers Smith has added just two lawyers to its partnership in the firm's lowest promotions round for at least five years.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

May 19, 2014 | International Edition

Ashurst ups trainees pay rates but freezes more senior salaries

Ashurst has increased its pay for newly qualified lawyers by £2,000 while freezing rates for lawyers with 1-3 years' post qualification experience.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read