Ashurst exits continue as Hong Kong restructuring team joins HBW
Ashurst restructuring partner Bertie Mehigan is leaving the firm’s Hong Kong office with a team of three lawyers to join independent firm Howse Williams Bowers (HWB).
Network bosses: Dentons is not a threat
In the past six months, high-profile network bosses have entered a battle of words about the difference (or lack thereof) between independent law firm networks and international law firms’ networks.
UAE: No longer the land of opportunity for international firms
Once seen as the land of opportunity for international law firms, the United Arab Emirates has become a tough market for those unprepared for its challenges.
Is being a lawyer good for you?
Is being a lawyer good for your wellbeing? Well, that all depends on you… says Jonathan Coppin
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The Lawyer Salary Survey 2016 PDF
How much are you paid? Are you happy with your salary? Are your skills adequately recognised and rewarded? Who are the happiest lawyers when it comes to remuneration? How big a pay rise – or drop – could you expect to get if you moved elsewhere? All these questions and more are answered in The […]
Judgment enforcement: can pay, won’t pay
Securing a successful litigation or arbitral judgment should be a time for celebration. After investing potentially years of effort and millions in legal fees, victory has been secured – and the damages awarded means it was all worth it. Right?
The Lawyer Eats: Hedone, Chiswick
It’s rare that I go back and update my reviews but it has been known, especially where the restaurant has changed so much that I would be worried that someone would rely on the review and have a bad experience.
RFU revamps legal head role as Vleck exits after 11 years
Rugby Football Union (RFU) head of legal Karena Vleck has left the business after 11 years.
Chadbourne faces $100m gender discrimination lawsuit from US partner
Chadbourne & Parke litigation partner Kerrie Campbell has filed a $100m (£75m) class action lawsuit against her own firm in New York over allegations of gender bias.
DLA to make 180 UK jobs redundant as consultation closes
DLA Piper has axed 180 business services roles in the UK as it closes its redundancy consultation ahead of a move to Warsaw. 11 May: DLA puts 200 back office roles under consultation
White & Case takes 10 partners from HSF for Australia launch
White & Case has taken 10 project finance partners from Herbert Smith Freehills to launch in Australia. 16 Aug: White & Case closes offices in Turkey and Kazakhstan
Reed Smith overhauls management structure
Reed Smith has overhauled its management structure in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.