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Sidley, With an Eye on the Middle East, Adds Deal Lawyer From White & Case

Ali Shaikley, a new Sidley M&A partner in New York, pointed to the growth of private equity in the Middle East and India as helping fuel his practice.
3 minute read

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Sidley Austin Associate Joins Fund Manager as its First General Counsel

Daiwa International Capital Partners has hired the UK lawyer as its first general counsel, three years after launch.
2 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Picks Up Australian M&A Partner from PwC

The new partner believes M&A and private equity activity could begin to rebound later this year.
2 minute read

International Edition

What Private Equity Looks For in Law Firm Investments

Very few private equity firms have invested in law firms, and despite some activity in Australia, such investments aren't likely to take off, analysts say. The reason is simple: Few law firms are likely to appeal to investors. There are exceptions, however.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Hires Travers Smith Rising Star Partner

The private equity move is the latest in a stream of departures from Travers.
2 minute read

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Why 'Designated Counsel' is the Most Problematic Issue in Corporate Law

The practice of private equity firms choosing lenders' legal counsel has attracted the attention of UK and European financial watchdogs and added fuel to an already heated argument.
11 minute read

International Edition

Australian Firm Slater & Gordon Set For Private Equity Takeover

The world's first listed law firm is under offer by private equity investor Allegro.
3 minute read

International Edition

2023: The Year The Talent War Ends

Sentiment is shifting from hiring talent to cutting it, promoting it and using AI to make it more efficient. Also: a private equity controversy and an earthquake appeal in this week's Global Lawyer Briefing.
6 minute read

International Edition

Financial Regulators Turn Attention to Designated Counsel in Leveraged Finance Deals

Borrowers have long appointed the law firms used by banks in leveraged finance deals, but some question the potential ethical implications of the practice.
3 minute read

International Edition

Dickson Minto Partner Jumps Ship Ahead of London Office Takeover

The partner has joined Fried Frank prior to the Dickson Minto London team move to Milbank.
2 minute read

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