May 15, 2014 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells names new litigation chief ahead of CEO switchHogan Lovells has made a number of changes to its senior management positions ahead of Steve Immelt assuming the lone chief executive role.
By Anna Reynolds
3 minute read
May 15, 2014 | International Edition
Linklaters, Freshfields and OC act on £3.6bn Dixons - Carphone Warehouse mergerLinklaters, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Osborne Clarke have landed roles on the £3.6bn merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 14, 2014 | International Edition
Nabarro opens in Manchester with raid on Addleshaws real estate practiceNabarro has launched its first Manchester office with a trio of real estate partner hires from Addleshaw Goddard, including practice head Mark Haywood.
By Anna Reynolds
3 minute read
May 13, 2014 | International Edition
Lawyers on Demand accounts show £2.75m cost of BLP spin-offLawyers on Demand (LoD) paid £2.75m to spin off the legal resourcing business from parent company Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), according to accounts recently filed with Companies House.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 13, 2014 | International Edition
Nabarro partners prepare to vote on first managing partner election in 15 yearsNabarro is to hold its first managing partner elections in 15 years, as current chief Andrew Inkester's three year term draws to a close.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 09, 2014 | International Edition
Partner duo make post-merger exit from Wragge Lawrence Graham & CoWragge Lawrence Graham & Co has seen the exit of two more legacy Lawrence Graham partners in the wake of its merger this month, including corporate finance head Christopher Tite, who joined LG when the firm merged with Tite & Lewis in 2004. Tite has left to join Wedlake Bell along with real estate partner Louise Gowman - who also moved to LG as part of the Tite & Lewis deal.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 09, 2014 | International Edition
Linklaters reveals largest increases in 2014 associate payLinklaters has offered its associates pay rises of up to 5%, cementing its place as the highest-paying magic circle firm for junior lawyers.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 08, 2014 | International Edition
Former Macfarlanes senior partner Sutton joins Numis as non-execMacfarlanes former senior partner Robert Sutton has joined City investment banking and broking group Numis as a non-executive board director.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 07, 2014 | International Edition
Weightmans posts 6% increase in revenue to £87m for 2013-14Weightmans has posted a 6.1% increase in turnover for 2013-14, becoming one of the first UK top 50 firms to confirm results for the last financial year.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read
May 06, 2014 | International Edition
KWM wins spot on Sainsbury's panel as supermarket completes third reviewKing & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin and TLT have both won first time places on Sainsbury's legal panel after the supermarket chain carried out a review of its advisers.
By Anna Reynolds
2 minute read