Eversheds has commented on the UK Department of Health’s new scheme that is designed to reduce the price of prescription drugs, saying that it should be a good outcome for UK industry and the government alike. Simon Crossley, pharmaceutical industry expert at Eversheds, said: ‘This new deal represents the end of a period of uncertainty […]
Eversheds has commented on the news that construction in the City of London has hit a five-year high, explaining that the increase in cranes on the London skyline are a telling indicator of construction sector health. Michael Conroy Harris, construction expert at Eversheds, said: ‘There is no more immediate sign of construction activity in our […]
Eversheds has advised Siemens on UK aspects of its joint venture with John Wood Group to create a global integrated rotating equipment service provider. The joint venture consists of the maintenance and power solutions business of Wood Group GTS (excluding its Rolls Wood Group, TransCanada Turbines and Sulzer Wood joint ventures) and Siemens’ TurboCare business […]
DLA Piper has named the new leadership line up for its Australia projects group as well as Asia Pacific banking and finance practice following a string of partner departures. The firm has promoted Melbourne partner John Gallagher, who currently leads the finance and projects team in the office, to the national head of the practice. […]
A change of venue, a change of pace and a mighty change in decibel levels were all on display at the first-ever all-acoustic Law Rocks!, the legal market battle of the bands charity fundraiser which rolled into town again on Wednesday (6 November). This time Law Rocks’ traditional 100 Club home gave way to Balham’s […]
The exit of Ashurst corporate head Stephen Lloyd is just the latest in a string of changes at the City firm Ashurst has witnessed more than its fair share of dramas over the past six weeks. Partners voted in favour of a multi-million pound merger (26 September 2013), a shock leadership change (16 October 2013), and […]
When Latvian professional indemnity insurer (PII) Balva went into liquidation, it sent shock waves through the profession. Then underwriter Berliner exited the market. The result? Hundreds of firms are scurrying to find cover. The situation looks grim. SRA confirms 153 uninsured firms face closure Up to 175 firms at risk of closure after failing to […]
A former Stewarts Law litigation partner who was struck off after a private prosecution has turned to Fountain Court’s Timothy Dutton QC to fight the ruling in the Adminstrative Court next month. Partner Andrew Shaw was struck off at a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) in February when former New York-based investment banker Geoffrey Logue brought […]
Media firm Lee & Thompson has poached FremantleMedia’s head of legal for drama and scripted comedy weeks after the business lost its overall legal chief to NBC Universal. Jacqueline Moreton has already started her new role at NBC Universal, taking on the title of senior vice president for business development. Her replacement is yet to […]
North West firm Weightmans has reported growth of 7 per cent for the first six months of the financial year, bringing in just over £41m compared to £38.3m at the same point last year. Managing partner John Schorah said the growth had come from across the business, with the firm’s core insurance team performing most […]
Early indications of financial results for the first half of the 2013/14 financial year are positive, with firms reporting growth across a wide range of practice areas and regions. Those firms which have reported figures to The Lawyer for the first six months of the current year have all said revenues are up. Growth ranges […]
Dentons nuclear specialist Rupert Cowen has left the firm, with his destination yet unknown. Cowen was removed from Dentons’ UK, Middle East and Africa LLP on 31 October and his profile has been taken down from the firm’s website. Dentons confirmed his departure but a spokesperson said they were unable to say where Cowen was […]