Edmonds Marshall McMahon: The small firm making waves in fraud disputes
Private prosecution boutique Edmonds Marshall McMahon caused a stir earlier this year after it made the biggest lateral hires in its short history.
Weightmans wins sole provider spot for Surrey Police
Weightmans has been picked as the sole legal provider for the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey in a contract valued at £3.3m.
National Express GC quits after two years
National Expresss group general counsel Sandra Forbes has left the company after just two years in the role, it has emerged.
Lloyd’s of London GC heads for XL Group
Lloyd’s of London general counsel Sean McGovern has left the business to join insurance and reinsurance company XL Group to work as chief compliance officer, head of regulatory and government affairs.
Tobacco giants to appeal High Court dismissal of plain packaging challenge
British American Tobacco (BAT) will seek leave to appeal a decision by the High Court to reject its attempt to overturn UK legislation introducing plain packaging for tobacco products.
Browne Jacobson revenues grow 9 per cent to £64m
Browne Jacobson has announced a revenue rise of 9 per cent in 2015/16, from £58.9m to £64m.
Gateley’s turnover hits £66m in first full year as PLC
Gateley’s revenue has increased by 10 per cent from £60m to £66m in its first full year as a listed entity.
Norton Rose to relocate 170 business services roles to the Philippines
Norton Rose Fulbright is the latest firm to relocate its back office support function out of the UK, moving 170 roles to the Philippines.
Three/O2: Could the deal have been saved?
The European Commission’s (EC) decision to block Three’s £10.25bn tie-up with O2 has been met with little surprise. But could the law firms involved have seen it coming?
Pizza Hut creates new legal head role after restructure
Pizza Hut has created a new head of legal role, recruiting Engie lawyer Lucy Powell to lead the team across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Hill Dickinson makes up three to partnership
Hill Dickinson has made up three lawyers to its partnership in its annual promotions round, including two in Manchester.
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BLP secures victory in first contested use of predictive coding in court
The High Court has made a landmark ruling on the UK’s first contested use of predictive coding in a litigation disclosure exercise.