July 01, 2014 | International Edition
Sullivan & Cromwell acts for BNP Paribas for record $9bn sanctions fineSullivan & Cromwell has acted as counsel for BNP Paribas as the bank agreed to pay a record $9bn (£5.1bn) settlement for breaching US trade sanctions.
By Justin Cash
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June 30, 2014 | International Edition
Foley to succeed Mullen as Pinsent Masons senior partnerRichard Foley will take the reins as senior partner of Pinsent Masons in October following his victory in a contested election against incumbent Chris Mullen.
By Justin Cash
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June 29, 2014 | International Edition
Clifford Chance joins Linklaters for UK government's debut Islamic bondLinklaters and Clifford Chance (CC) have advised on the UK government's inaugural Islamic bond, the first sukuk issued by a European government.
By Justin Cash
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June 26, 2014 | International Edition
International offices biggest winners as Withers promotes seven to partnerWithers has appointed seven to its partnership, with the majority of appointments going to its US offices.
By Justin Cash
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June 26, 2014 | International Edition
Bird & Bird posts 4% revenue hike to top £250m for first timeBird & Bird has posted a 4% turnover hike for 2013-14, taking fee income past the £250m mark for the first time in the firm's history.
By Justin Cash
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June 25, 2014 | International Edition
Freshfields and Allen & Overy advise on Spire Healthcare floatMagic circle firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy (A&O) are advising private hospital group Spire Healthcare on its planned initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange.
By Justin Cash
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June 25, 2014 | International Edition
Bird & Bird joins rush to Indonesia with two firm tie-upBird & Bird has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by entering into partnership with two Indonesian firms.
By Justin Cash
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June 24, 2014 | International Edition
American Express finds permanent GC with hire from US pharma giantAmerican Express' six-month search for a permanent general counsel GC has ended with the appointment of former executive vice president, GC and chief compliance officer of healthcare giant McKesson Laureen E. Seeger.
By Justin Cash
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June 24, 2014 | International Edition
Solicitors Regulation Authority appoints first non-solicitor to chairThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has appointed non-solicitor Enid Rowlands as its chair from the start of next year, when incumbent Charles Plant's four year term comes to a close.
By Justin Cash
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June 23, 2014 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing heads stateside with New York and Palo Alto launchesTaylor Wessing has announced plans to expand its US presence with two new offices opening in September.
By Justin Cash
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