October 26, 2014 | International Edition
Former Freshfields US chief relocates to London amid New York recruitment spreeFormer Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US managing partner Julian Pritchard has relocated to the firm's London office in a move which bucks the trend of recent hires into the firm's New York base.
By Justin Cash
2 minute read
October 24, 2014 | International Edition
Long-serving Pinsent Masons managing partner Ryan opts against running for re-electionPinsent Masons' veteran managing partner David Ryan has decided not to run for re-election when his current term comes to an end in April next year.
By Justin Cash
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October 23, 2014 | International Edition
Macfarlanes, Travers Smith and Latham lead sale of Gorkana to US rivalMacfarlanes, Travers Smith and Latham & Watkins have scooped the lead roles on the sale of media intelligence website Gorkana to the owner of rival PR software provider Cision in a deal valued at up to £200m.
By Justin Cash
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October 22, 2014 | International Edition
Irwin Mitchell triumphs in landmark asbestos caseIrwin Mitchell has won a landmark case in the Supreme Court on behalf of a deceased asbestos-related cancer victim, whose family will now receive compensation despite the fact that he was an employee at the factory where he worked with the toxic substance.
By Justin Cash
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October 22, 2014 | International Edition
Linklaters streamlines management as Bennett keeps dual global and London litigation head roleLinklaters has chosen not to appoint a new London disputes head with recently appointed global litigation chief Michael Bennett to continue to fill both roles.
By Justin Cash
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October 22, 2014 | International Edition
Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance help close debut UK renminbi bond issueAllen & Overy and Clifford Chance have won prized mandates as the UK government completes its debut renmibi denominated bond offering worth RMB3bn (£300m).
By Justin Cash
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October 21, 2014 | International Edition
Freshfields and Clifford Chance act as Westfield shopping centre refinances with CMBSFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Clifford Chance have advised on a £750m commercial mortgage-backed security refinancing package for Westfield's iconic Stratford City Shopping Centre.
By Justin Cash
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October 21, 2014 | International Edition
Ofgem renews 11 firm roster as regulator extends legal framework for two yearsElectricity and gas regulator Ofgem has reappointed all 11 firms on its E-Serve panel after exercising an option to extend its legal services framework for a further two years.
By Justin Cash
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October 20, 2014 | International Edition
Not just 'big for the sake of it' – TLT's David Pester on the next steps for the top 50's newest firmDavid Pester, managing partner of TLT Solicitors, has the air of a man who's got it all figured out. Since 2000, the firm's revenues have grown nearly six-fold, rising from a humble £10m to finally break into Legal Week's top 50 rankings this year with £58m.
By Justin Cash
4 minute read
October 20, 2014 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons and Kennedys scrum down on Wasps' Coventry stadium dealPinsent Masons and Kennedys have advised on the sale of Coventry's Ricoh Arena to Wasps in a deal that will see the Premiership rugby club play their home matches 80 miles north of their current ground as of December.
By Justin Cash
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