Freshfields executive partner Lacovara exits for Latham & Watkins
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer executive partner Michael Lacovara is exiting the firm for Latham & Watkins.
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The Lawyer Awards 2016: What to expect on the night
The Lawyer Awards on the 29 June is the biggest night of the year for the legal profession, gathering over 1,300 top in-house and private practice in an event to celebrate excellence across the industry. This year the event will be held for the first time at the brand new InterContinental O2 hotel in London, […]
The real estate blog: The secrets of the Brexit clause
As the Brexit question divides business leaders, politicians and the press the UK’s real estate market has slowed as investors wait to find out how Britain will be shaped in the years to come.
Morton Fraser wins top litigation spot for Scottish government
Scottish firm Morton Fraser has won a role as sole litigation adviser to a number of Scottish government directorates and the Office of the Advocate General.
Salary wars: Allen & Overy latest to pay $180,000 to New York juniors
View Allen & Overy’s 2018 salaries for trainee lawyers and NQ solicitors here. Allen & Overy has raised its salaries for New York associates to match the Cravath pay scale. Cravath raised its salaries for first year associates to $180,000 earlier this month, prompting a host of firms to follow suit. Among the magic circle, Clifford […]
Freshfields’ Rawlinson leaves for senior Morgan Stanley role
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Mark Rawlinson is leaving the firm for Morgan Stanley later this year.
A&O pensions team goes open-plan as firm reviews London workspace
Allen & Overy (A&O) is trialling open-plan working within some of its departments, after carrying out a consultation on workplace improvements.
Brexit: Why lawyers are looking for an Irish practising certificate
As the EU referendum looms, solicitors and barristers are considering whether applying to the Irish roll and Bar is a good way to prepare for a possible Brexit.
Isle of Man FSA searches for first GC
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA) is searching for its first general counsel and head of corporate governance.
Ask The Experts: How will a cyber breach affect my PI cover?
The importance of cybersecurity and professional indemnity insurance (PII) was in the spotlight again recently as it was revealed that hackers stole £85m from UK law firms over an 18-month period after finding out that many firms move money through their accounts on a Friday.
In-house interview: Geoff Healy, BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton hit the headlines last year after a dam part-owned by the company in Brazil burst and killed 19 people. It was an “influential event” for the FTSE 100 giant
LMI insight: BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the largest defence contractors in the world and, in its legacy incarnations, has produced iconic brands ranging from the Spitfire to the Concorde