Europe
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Berlin: Where old meets new
By Legal Week | June 25, 2009
Germany's capital may not double as its business centre, but it is certainly one of country's major cultural hubs. Whether you want to spend your time wandering around one of the city's impressive art collections or the castles in the region, or sample some of the famous nightlife and excellent local beers, Berlin has something to offer everyone. In spite of its scarred past – or perhaps because of it – Berlin holds claim as one of the most diverse European cities.
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Berlin: Where old meets new
By Legal Week | June 25, 2009
Germany's capital may not double as its business centre, but it is certainly one of country's major cultural hubs. Whether you want to spend your time wandering around one of the city's impressive art collections or the castles in the region, or sample some of the famous nightlife and excellent local beers, Berlin has something to offer everyone. In spite of its scarred past – or perhaps because of it – Berlin holds claim as one of the most diverse European cities.
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Camerons scraps partner rank across CEE offices
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | December 15, 2008
CMS Cameron McKenna has overhauled its international partnership structure, scrapping the rank of partner in its offices across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Eight CEE partners will take up a new salaried 'international manager' rank - bringing them in line with the rest of Camerons' international offices. The decision means the firm has effectively axed the partner rank outside of the UK.
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Camerons scraps partner rank across CEE offices
By Charlotte Edmond | December 15, 2008
CMS Cameron McKenna has overhauled its international partnership structure, scrapping the rank of partner in its offices across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Eight CEE partners will take up a new salaried 'international manager' rank - bringing them in line with the rest of Camerons' international offices. The decision means the firm has effectively axed the partner rank outside of the UK.
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White & Case acts on record Nordic fundraising
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | December 3, 2008
White & Case has acted on the largest-ever Nordic private equity fundraising, advising buy-out firm Nordic Capital on a €4.3bn (£3.6bn) fund. The deal saw funds partner Matthew Judd leading a team of partners across offices in London, the US and Sweden, advising on the structuring, establishment and closing of Nordic Capital Fund VII. The team included partners Ulf Johansson (corporate) in Stockholm and Ken Raskin (executive compensation, benefits and employment) in New York.The firm began working on the deal for Nordic Capital last year, with the fund closing last month having exceeded its initial target by €600m (£498m).
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White & Case acts on record Nordic fundraising
By Georgina Stanley | December 3, 2008
White & Case has acted on the largest-ever Nordic private equity fundraising, advising buy-out firm Nordic Capital on a €4.3bn (£3.6bn) fund. The deal saw funds partner Matthew Judd leading a team of partners across offices in London, the US and Sweden, advising on the structuring, establishment and closing of Nordic Capital Fund VII. The team included partners Ulf Johansson (corporate) in Stockholm and Ken Raskin (executive compensation, benefits and employment) in New York.The firm began working on the deal for Nordic Capital last year, with the fund closing last month having exceeded its initial target by €600m (£498m).
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Gleiss Lutz recruits new partner with Lovells hire
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | December 1, 2008
German leader Gleiss Lutz has recruited a new partner from Lovells in a boost for its corporate practice. Patrick Kaffine, who has worked in Lovells' Frankfurt office since 2004, is set to join the local office of the German firm as a partner in the corporate practice.Kaffine's practice focuses on M&A and private equity. He has advised clients including energy giant RWE - on the sale of RWE Solutions Group to Advent International - and private equity group Deutsche Beteiligungs, on the acquisition of the ICTS Group from airport operator Fraport.
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Gleiss Lutz recruits new partner with Lovells hire
By Charlotte Edmond | December 1, 2008
German leader Gleiss Lutz has recruited a new partner from Lovells in a boost for its corporate practice. Patrick Kaffine, who has worked in Lovells' Frankfurt office since 2004, is set to join the local office of the German firm as a partner in the corporate practice.Kaffine's practice focuses on M&A and private equity. He has advised clients including energy giant RWE - on the sale of RWE Solutions Group to Advent International - and private equity group Deutsche Beteiligungs, on the acquisition of the ICTS Group from airport operator Fraport.
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Macfarlanes advises PE bidder circling beleagured Baugur as asset sale looms
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | October 22, 2008
Macfarlanes is among a group of firms in line to benefit as potential bidders emerge for the assets of troubled Icelandic investor Baugur. The firm is advising regular private equity client Alchemy Partners, which is understood to have held talks with Mosaic Fashions, one of Baugur's major British investments. Corporate partners Ian Martin and Simon Perry are leading the Macfarlanes' team advising Alchemy. Mosaic - the company behind High Street names including Oasis, Coast and Karen Millen - has turned to Manchester-based Heatons for advice on any potential bid.
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Macfarlanes advises PE bidder circling beleagured Baugur as asset sale looms
By Charlotte Edmond | October 22, 2008
Macfarlanes is among a group of firms in line to benefit as potential bidders emerge for the assets of troubled Icelandic investor Baugur. The firm is advising regular private equity client Alchemy Partners, which is understood to have held talks with Mosaic Fashions, one of Baugur's major British investments. Corporate partners Ian Martin and Simon Perry are leading the Macfarlanes' team advising Alchemy. Mosaic - the company behind High Street names including Oasis, Coast and Karen Millen - has turned to Manchester-based Heatons for advice on any potential bid.
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