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Field Fisher and Osborne Clarke in talks over £200m merger

Field Fisher Waterhouse and Osborne Clarke (OC) are in early-stage talks about a potential combination that could create a merged firm with revenues of nearly £200m, Legal Week can reveal. News of the discussions comes weeks after Field Fisher's merger talks with LG were called off in June.
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Eversheds secures Beijing licence as Kirkland sets out local launch plans

Eversheds has secured a licence for its long-planned launch in Beijing, with Kirkland & Ellis also confirming that it intends to move into the Chinese capital.
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International Edition

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's IPO champ?

The Malaysian capital has put in an impressive performance in the IPO market this year. But talk of challenging Hong Kong is premature, says Jessica Seah
5 minute read

International Edition

Nabarro senior partner Johnston to step down after 12 years at top

Nabarro senior partner Simon Johnston is to step down after 12 years in the role at the helm of the firm. Johnston's decision was announced today (13 September), and he will step down at the end of the calendar year.
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Legal Week

Nabarro senior partner Johnston to step down after 12 years at top

Nabarro senior partner Simon Johnston is to step down after 12 years in the role at the helm of the firm. Johnston's decision was announced today (13 September), and he will step down at the end of the calendar year.
6 minute read

International Edition

BLP set for second Middle East base with Dubai launch

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) is launching an office in Dubai, as the firm looks to grow its presence in the Middle East. The UK top 20 firm will open the office later this month with real estate partner Mohammed Kamal relocating from Abu Dhabi to head the operation.
2 minute read

International Edition

Calculated risks – why Addleshaws' Berezovsky deal doesn't deserve the flak

For a client to be branded as unimpressive and unreliable in court is never ideal. But for this to happen on a case you have very publicly taken on under a conditional fee agreement (CFA) isn't that far from a PR disaster.
3 minute read

International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons ends rigid Oz lockstep; HK partners in pay guarantee

King & Wood Mallesons has overhauled its lockstep for its Australian partners, as news emerges that the firm's Hong Kong arm struck a five-year deal to ensure partner remuneration remains at pre-merger levels.
2 minute read

Legal Week

Calculated risks – why Addleshaws' Berezovsky deal doesn't deserve the flak

For a client to be branded as unimpressive and unreliable in court is never ideal. But for this to happen on a case you have very publicly taken on under a conditional fee agreement (CFA) isn't that far from a PR disaster.
6 minute read

International Edition

Firms failing on billing practices as 72% of partners note room for improvement

Large commercial law firms need to improve both the way they price work and bill clients, according to new research.
4 minute read

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