Finance practices’ flickering flame of hope was soon snuffed out in 2012/13, as banks remained hobbled by litigation and the glow of Asian salvation proved a false dawn. By Natalie Stanton Quite a few finance teams kicked off 2012/13 with a healthy dash of optimism that the markets would creak back into action. This did […]
Mr Justice Cooke reflects on trend for lawyer manipulation of statements £60m – it will buy you 133 million bags of crisps, 18 Lamborghini Veneno Roadsters (the most expensive car in the world) or one legal battle against Deutsche Bank. Norwegian billionaire and owner of Sebastian Holdings Andrew Vik may be wishing he’d spent his […]
Document disclosure is vital in some divorce cases, as the long and bitter Young row demonstrates After almost seven years of litigation, this month saw the start of the final hearing in one of lengthiest, most complex and, some say, most acrimonious divorces ever to come before the English courts, that of Michelle Young and […]
Helping the country open up to the world is an exciting opportunity, says Singapore-based Scott Weenink, Asia GC for telecoms provider Ooredoo Myanmar has seen tremendous change in a short period of time and one manifestation of this is the growing number of foreign business people and travellers visiting the country. Myanmar’s former capital and […]
Companies legislation in Myanmar is set to become more investor-friendly – and it needs to The Myanmar Foreign Investment Law of 2012 sparked renewed interest among foreign investors and commentators. Nevertheless, investors seeking to establish a Myanmar company or joint venture must rely on Myanmar company law, and the regulators’ interpretation and application of that law. […]
Even the prestigious City firms are facing challenges when it comes to recruiting the best as recession-hardened students get tempted by other institutions and with new skills on the must-have list The legal profession’s rapid evolution is sending shockwaves through many parts of the industry. Unlike regional firms focused on less high-end work, City firms […]
UK London Gherson has hired solicitor Thomas Garner to establish an extradition practice in response to increasing demand from clients at risk of extradition. Garner, who has nearly a decade of experience in advising in serious crime and extradition, joins from Lansbury Worthington, where he was a solicitor and higher court advocate. Fasken Martineau has […]
What was your first-ever job? I had two at the same time: working in an off-licence and working in the haberdashery department of Selfridges. What was your worst experience as a trainee? Arriving at court to represent someone who, when I appeared, asked where his barrister was, as “girls don’t do this”. Where’s the best […]
Jersey is promoting its links with the UK while shaping a stronger international role Of all the offshore jurisdictions, the one that is arguably most closely bound to the UK is Jersey. The island’s links with the mainland go much deeper than its status as a Crown Dependency – indeed many lawyers believe that the UK […]
A round-up of some of the most prominent corporate and litigation work that has been keeping offshore lawyers busy CORPORATE BERMUDA Odfjell Drilling IPO 27 September 2013 Norwegian oil and gas rig operator Odfjell Drilling, which has a Bermudian holding company, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange at the end of September. Shares were offered […]
It’s hard to imagine bearded gentlemen slouched at bars in pubs around the country, gently stroking beer bellies, taking much interest, but Eurocrats are soon to insist that they are at least informed of the nutritional content of their pints. EU regulations covering the provision of food – including alcohol – information to consumers will […]
Middle East firm Al Tamimi & Company is launching a dedicated sports practice with the hire of the general counsel of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. Steve Bainbridge, a former Al Tamimi associate, has rejoined the firm after three years at the motor racing circuit to head up the new venture. The sports law practice […]