Georgina Stanley

November 13, 2009 | Legal Week

Herbert Smith has moved a step closer to selecting a successor for senior partner David Gold, with three candidates set to battle it out for the position. Dispute resolution partner Tim Parkes and competition specialist Jonathan Scott - both of whom have been linked with the role for some time - have been confirmed as candidates, with Moscow managing partner Allen Hanen also entering the race. Hanen is a US-qualified corporate partner.

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4 minute read

November 13, 2009 | International Edition

Herbert Smith has moved a step closer to selecting a successor for senior partner David Gold, with three candidates set to battle it out for the position. Dispute resolution partner Tim Parkes and competition specialist Jonathan Scott - both of whom have been linked with the role for some time - have been confirmed as candidates, with Moscow managing partner Allen Hanen also entering the race. Hanen is a US-qualified corporate partner.

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2 minute read

November 13, 2009 | International Edition

Lovells has reported a slight dip in revenues for the first half of 2009-10, with the City firm posting turnover of £259m. The figure means results are virtually static on the same period in 2008-09, when fee income reached £260m. Managing partner David Harris (pictured) said dispute resolution and the broader finance practice, including restructuring, had seen good growth over the six months, with commerce, employment and intellectual property also putting in strong performances.

By Legal Week

2 minute read

November 13, 2009 | Legal Week

Lovells has reported a slight dip in revenues for the first half of 2009-10, with the City firm posting turnover of £259m. The figure means results are virtually static on the same period in 2008-09, when fee income reached £260m. Managing partner David Harris (pictured) said dispute resolution and the broader finance practice, including restructuring, had seen good growth over the six months, with commerce, employment and intellectual property also putting in strong performances.

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5 minute read

October 28, 2009 | International Edition

After years of stalemate and resentment, the debate regarding the regulation of the profession has been thrust into a brave new world. Georgina Stanley talks to the key players and assesses the potential outcome

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20 minute read

October 28, 2009 | Legal Week

After years of stalemate and resentment, the debate regarding the regulation of the profession has been thrust into a brave new world. Georgina Stanley talks to the key players and assesses the potential outcome

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50 minute read

October 14, 2009 | International Edition

M&A activity has picked in recent weeks but, as the latest statistics show, it couldn't have come off a much lower base, in Europe at least. The plain fact is that the third quarter M&A figures from Legal Week's exclusive data provider Mergermarket make for depressing reading...

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3 minute read

October 14, 2009 | Legal Week

M&A activity has picked in recent weeks but, as the latest statistics show, it couldn't have come off a much lower base, in Europe at least. The plain fact is that the third quarter M&A figures from Legal Week's exclusive data provider Mergermarket make for depressing reading...

By Legal Week

16 minute read

October 06, 2009 | International Edition

That law firms are devoting increasing amounts of time and effort to pro bono projects is nothing new. But, with international firms keen to involve as many of their lawyers as possible, the types of opportunities available are changing. In particular, the number of projects either benefiting those in developing counties or involving an overseas trip is on the increase. International efforts look likely to grow further still next year as two leading organisations in the sector - the International Lawyers Project (ILP) and Advocates for International Development (A4ID) - both look to expand initiatives outside the UK. Significantly, both are keen to pick up more senior lawyers.

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7 minute read

October 06, 2009 | Legal Week

That law firms are devoting increasing amounts of time and effort to pro bono projects is nothing new. But, with international firms keen to involve as many of their lawyers as possible, the types of opportunities available are changing. In particular, the number of projects either benefiting those in developing counties or involving an overseas trip is on the increase. International efforts look likely to grow further still next year as two leading organisations in the sector - the International Lawyers Project (ILP) and Advocates for International Development (A4ID) - both look to expand initiatives outside the UK. Significantly, both are keen to pick up more senior lawyers.

By Legal Week

23 minute read