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Winning the lawsuit is well and good, but getting the debt repaid is better

Garrigues' Fernando Vives says focusing on clients' needs rather than wins in the courtroom will pay off
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Hong Kong lawyers remain vexed by LLP issue as sticking points linger over reform

Hong Kong is continuing to grapple with the issue of limited liability partnerships (LLPs), with new proposals for regulatory reform discussed at a packed local Law Society meeting earlier this week (13 February). Under current regulations, Hong Kong partnerships must be isolated from global law firms' LLPs, and the Hong Kong Department of Justice (DoJ) has long signalled its intention to bring local liability laws in line with international rules, potentially allowing worldwide integration of legal networks.
4 minute read

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Field Fisher Waterhouse mourns former managing partner Gilmour

Field Fisher Waterhouse's former managing partner Moira Gilmour has died, after being diagnosed with cancer late last year. Gilmour, who was a partner at Field Fisher for 14 years, passed away at the weekend (11 February). A real estate lawyer, Gilmour joined the City firm through its 1998 merger with Allison & Humphreys, going on to become managing partner in April 2006.
2 minute read

International Edition

Howard Kennedy to cut up to six property partners in restructuring

Howard Kennedy has launched a redundancy consultation with six non-equity partners and one senior associate in its property department in a bid to maintain profitability at the firm. The consultation could lead to the firm's property practice shrinking from 26 partners to 20, with a statement from Howard Kennedy issued earlier today (14 February) concluding that the top heavy practice, which also comprises 19 solicitors, had limited opportunities for growth and succession planning.
3 minute read

International Edition

Outsourced Bevan Brittan staff lose jobs months after back office deal

A number of former Bevan Brittain back office staff are to be made redundant just three months after transferring to outsourcing company Intelligent Office UK. The cuts, which are set to see two compulsory redundancies and 13 further voluntary exits, come after 72 secretarial and administration staff were transferred to the support services outsourcing company in December last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields to reopen in Singapore five years after 2007 exit

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is gearing up for a relaunch in Singapore, almost five years after the firm shut down its former office in the region. The magic circle firm is planning to open the new arm this autumn, with the move expected to be discussed at a meeting of the firm's partnership council this week. The new office will focus on arbitration, corporate, projects and energy work, with the firm also looking to use the base as a strategic access point for India.
2 minute read

International Edition

All aboard - war stories from the select band of GCs to have taken exec roles

"This is a people business. You must be able to do people; if what you like is doing intensive deals and deadlines, stay in private practice" - Caroline Hill speaks to a select band of GCs who have made the step up
6 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells confirms real estate litigator Cheffings as sole chairman

Hogan Lovells has confirmed the appointment of London real estate litigator Nicholas Cheffings as the first sole chairman of the transatlantic law firm. Cheffings will take up the post on 1 May for a three-year term, replacing current co-chairs Claudette Christian and John Young. Young is set to retire when his term ends on 30 April, while Christian will continue to practice at the firm.
2 minute read

International Edition

SJ Berwin senior partner Blake to step down from top role in April

SJ Berwin senior partner Jonathan Blake will not stand for a third term at the firm's helm, he confirmed earlier today (3 February). Blake told partners today that he will step down from the role when his term closes on 30 April this year, ending months of speculation about whether not he would be seeking re-appointment.
2 minute read

International Edition

Herbert Smith confirms Australia merger discussions to firm's staff

Herbert Smith has officially confirmed to staff that it is in merger talks with Australia's Freehills, issuing a note to all staff earlier this morning (3 February). The note from senior partner Jonathan Scott informs staff that an interesting opportunity has arisen in Australia, with the firm holding "exploratory talks" with Freehills about a possible link-up.
2 minute read

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