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November 05, 2020 | International Edition
UK Asset Manager Takes Short Position On DWFThe fund manager started taking its position in September, but DWF announced strong results on Thursday.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
November 04, 2020 | International Edition
Taylor Wessing Mulls 'Small Number' of Voluntary Redundancies as Reduced Hours Scheme WrapsThe firm introduced a flexible hours scheme at the start of June, but is winding it up early.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
November 04, 2020 | International Edition
'This is a Landmark Transaction': Deloitte Legal Head On Kemp Little TakeoverThe deal to double the Big Four firm's UK legal head count marks the culmination of 12 months of negotiations.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
November 03, 2020 | International Edition
Deloitte Legal to Add Around 86 UK Lawyers In Major AcquisitionThe legal arm of the Big Four accountant will add 29 partners as part of the deal, significantly expanding its U.K. presence.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
November 03, 2020 | International Edition
Deloitte Legal to Add Around 86 UK Lawyers In Major AcquisitionThe legal arm of the Big Four accountant will add 29 partners as part of the deal, significantly expanding its U.K. presence.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
November 02, 2020 | International Edition
Gateley Shareholders Revolt Over Director RemunerationOver 28 million votes were cast against a resolution to approve director remuneration at the firm's AGM.
By Simon Lock
4 minute read
November 02, 2020 | International Edition
Staff Cuts, Falling PEP, Office Closures: The Challenges Facing BLMThe firm has recently finished its third redundancy round in less than a year, and some are questioning its financial health.
By Simon Lock
8 minute read
November 02, 2020 | International Edition
Irwin Mitchell Boosts Construction Team with Two-Lawyer HireThe new additions will be based in the firm's Manchester and Reading offices.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
October 29, 2020 | International Edition
UK Law Firm Slashes 71 Roles as Industry Cuts ContinueThe firm is the latest in a slew to make cuts to its business.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
October 29, 2020 | International Edition
Credit Suisse Appoints New Investment Banking GC, Incumbent Departs To Launch ConsultancyThe former GC leaves after 24 years at the bank.
By Varsha Patel | Simon Lock
2 minute read