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Learning the ropes - reflections on entering the London legal market

Ropes & Gray's Maurice Allen reflects on how the London legal market has changed since the firm's entry
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International Edition

DWF prepares for third tie-up in just over six months with Scots firm Biggart Baillie

DWF's announcement that it is to merge with Scots firm Biggart Baillie has met with a mixed response from market rivals, as the fast-growing national firm continues its rapid recent expansion.
3 minute read

International Edition

Dewey Riyadh joins Patton Boggs as last international office finds new home

Dewey & LeBoeuf's last remaining international office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has joined Patton Boggs gifting the US firm its first presence in the Kingdom. The five-lawyer group is led by Khalid Al-Thebity, a long-serving legacy LeBoeuf partner who previously managed the defunct firm's Middle East practice.
2 minute read

International Edition

Charles Russell confirms redundancy round with nine jobs under threat

Charles Russell has confirmed that it has begun a redundancy consultation at the firm, with nine jobs under review. The firm confirmed the news, first reported by RollOnFriday today (12 June); however, a spokesperson declined to provide more details on whether those included in the review are lawyers or support staff, and would not confirm which offices are affected.
2 minute read

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Herbert Smith concludes redundancy consultation with 43.5 City roles cut

Herbert Smith is set to cut 43.5 full-time equivalent roles in London after concluding the redundancy consultation launched earlier this year. The firm announced in April this year that 51 jobs were at risk - equating to just over 3% of total City staff - including 28 lawyer roles, with 23 in corporate and a further five in real estate.
2 minute read

International Edition

A&O cuts partners in Hong Kong amid regional market slowdown

Allen & Overy (A&O) has asked a number of Hong Kong partners to leave as the firm cuts back its local partnership by around 20%. The magic circle firm confirmed that it has asked four partners to leave, with the group understood to include partners from both transactional and disputes teams, while one further real estate partner has left the firm to set up his own practice.
3 minute read

International Edition

International interest in UK mergers grows as City retains pulling power

The number of international law firms in London open to a UK merger has almost doubled over the past year, according to new research which highlights the sustained attraction of English law for firms with global ambitions. Legal Week's annual survey of international law firms in London has seen the number of firms that would consider a UK merger rise from seven to 13, of which three – K&L Gates, Bryan Cave and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr – said they would 'definitely' consider the option.
4 minute read

International Edition

DWF expansion continues as firm seals Scots merger with Biggart Baillie

DWF is to merge with Scottish firm Biggart Baillie later this summer, the firms confirmed today (7 June). The deal, which will go live on 1 July, comes after DWF called off merger talks with Manchester firm Cobbetts in January and marks the northwest firm's third merger in little more than six months. These include a tie-up with Birmingham insurance boutique Buller Jeffries in April, and a deal with Newcastle insurance firm Crutes in late 2011.
3 minute read

International Edition

LG and Field Fisher set for summer merger vote as talks move forward

LG and Field Fisher Waterhouse partners could vote on a proposed merger between the two firms as early as next month. The pair have been in talks since October last year, with the vote expected to take place later this summer, assuming talks continue.
2 minute read

International Edition

DLA Piper's regional offices under scrutiny in profitability review

DLA Piper is conducting a firmwide review of office and partner profitability, in a move that is expected to see the transatlantic firm's regional UK offices come under scrutiny.
2 minute read

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