February 04, 2015 | International Edition
BP's Deepwater litigation and claim costs reach $26.8bnFirm warns that costs could rise further due to a "very high degree of uncertainty"
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
February 03, 2015 | International Edition
Walgreens Alliance Boots reshuffles legal team in wake of mergerFormer Alliance Boots legal chief grabs top job, while Walgreens former general counsel also takes on new responsibilities.
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
February 03, 2015 | International Edition
Four firms win roles on €6.5bn Lafarge and Holcim sell-offQuartet of firms act as Lafarge and Holcim dispose of assets to gain regulatory approval for planned merger
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
February 03, 2015 | International Edition
Travers Smith pockets over £2m from forex rigging investigationInquiry into Bank of England's role in forex manipulation claims secures lucrative fees for Travers and specialist law firm Huron
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
February 02, 2015 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells' profit dips as costs jumpNumber of fee earners rose by 40 last financial year as the firm's cash position improved
By Justin Cash
3 minute read
January 31, 2015 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons holds top spot in latest AIM adviser rankingsLatest league tables put Pinsents top of consumer services, but firm now shares Aim 50 title with three others
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
January 30, 2015 | International Edition
Reed Smith called in as Sky reaches deal with O2 ownerDeal will enable broadcaster to provide mobile voice and data services from next year
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
January 30, 2015 | Legal Week
Do not publish: Freshfields kicks off senior partner election race with practice group nominationsSources suggest former corporate chief Ed Braham in line to succeed Will Lawes, who is expected to stand down at the end of the year.
By Justin Cash
5 minute read
January 30, 2015 | International Edition
Allen & Overy keeps 93% of its spring 2015 traineesEvery newly qualified trainee offered a position at the firm accepts, beating the acceptance rate at Freshfields
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
January 30, 2015 | International Edition
Freshfields continues US hiring spree with Kirkland partnerFreshfields looks to make good on US expansion promises by hiring employment partner to boost its transactional team
By Justin Cash
2 minute read