Dentons’ Joe Andrew: Let’s make networks great again
The latest missile in the skirmish between Dentons and a growing number of law firm network leaders has been thrown by outspoken chairman Joe Andrew. Find out how the row unfolded inside.
Withers prioritises Asia and US in seven-strong promotions round
Withers has made up seven new partners worldwide, prioritising its Asian and US offices.
Hausfeld teams up with Irish firm on first European discovery order against VW
Hausfeld has teamed up with Irish law firm O’Dwyer Solicitors to prosecute Volkswagen in the European Union in the wake of the carmaker’s emissions scandal.
Clifford Chance wins sole magic circle spot on Partners Group roster
Clifford Chance has won a place on Partners Group’s legal panel, alongside a host of US firms including Goodwin Procter, Latham & Watkins and Ropes & Gray.
Pearson completes US corporate panel review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Goodwin Proctor and Morgan Lewis & Bockius have won roles on Pearson’s US corporate panel.
BT close to finalising UK panel ahead of global review
BT has launched its delayed UK panel review process and revealed plans to launch a number of international legal panels in the coming year. 8 Feb: BT – the legal “dream team” 26 Feb: BT to restructure legal team amid EE deal
EY Law to enter Belfast market after Axiom hire
EY Law is setting up a legal services arm in Belfast after recruiting Axiom director Aaron Stewart to lead the team. Stewart will be responsible for working with the accountant’s clients across the UK and has been tasked with building and running a team in the Northern Irish capital. He has been at Axiom since […]
BLP targets GCs with tech product launch
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has launched a free online collaborative platform aimed at senior in-house lawyers.
KWM partners’ contributions to double amid cash call
King & Wood Mallesons has launched a capital call that could see partners’ contributions doubled. 23 March: KWM to cut 15% of partners in restructure 26 May: KWM in bid to “reset” firm
Kennedys strengthens LatAm with Brazil and Peru offices
Insurance specialist Kennedys has continued to expand in Latin America, opening two offices in Brazil and Peru.
Gateley’s turnover grows 10 per cent to £67.1m
Gateley has seen double-digit growth for the second year in a row after revenue jumped 10 per cent to £67.1m.
Stewarts Law profit climbs 26 per cent to £29m
Stewarts Law has posted a strong financial year, with net profit up 26 per cent to £29m. 13 May: Stewarts Law overhauls pay and benefits 8 June: Alton Towers victims turn to Stewarts