The risky road to Tehran
The removal of sanctions against Iran has investors on standby to realise its potential. But transactions will need a vigilant eye
South-East Asia Elite 2016 executive summary
Many have been burnt before in the region. Which international firms are most likely to grab a piece of the action in the newly unified ASEAN economic community?
Hot 100 alumni: Mark Harper, Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Former Withers partner Mark Harper made his mark in the family arena back in 2007, acting on the largest-ever settlement in the family courts as well as the divorce of Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone. But since then, it’s all been Russian and relocation cases. The Ecclestone case was in fact just as dramatic behind […]
Star legal writers: corporate
How UK law firms approach risk management differently and M&A in the Asia Pacific: our top corporate briefings
LMI company focus: Colt Group
Things may finally be settling down at telecommunications company Colt Group.
Don’t expect quick results from ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is one of the most important global developments for law firms. The ten-state single market has a combined GDP of $2.6trn (£1.8trn) and a population of over 622 million. It could be the world’s fourth largest economy by 2050. To find out which firms are doing well in […]
Clydes’ highest paid partner remuneration up 36% to £1.8m
Clyde & Co’s highest paid partner took home £1.8m last year, up 36 per cent on the £1.3m paid out in 2014, the firm’s LLP accounts revealed. The increase follows a 21 per cent jump in profit from £92.4m to £112.4m and turnover growth of 8 per cent to £396.8m last year. Charitable donations were […]
Abu Dhabi exodus: Simmons is latest firm to close
Simmons & Simmons has become the latest law firm to close its Abu Dhabi office following a “detailed review” of its work in the region. The firm will continue to work for its clients from a “consolidated and enhanced offering in Dubai”, its largest office in the UAE, read a statement. The statement continued: “Ultimately, the […]
Hogan Lovells PEP falls to below £700k as profit drops 10%
Hogan Lovells’ international arm saw its net profit fall by nearly 10 per cent to £175.4m in 2014/15, while the firm’s revenue dipped below £600m, LLP accounts for its offices outside the Americas revealed. The total profit available for equity partners also fell 10 per cent from £163.3m to £146.9m, while profit per equity partner […]
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Legal aid procurement challenge over after Government climbdown
The Government has bowed to the threat of litigation by criminal solicitors and suspended the introduction of changes to the legal aid system. The Government had been facing a dual challenge to legal aid procurement in the form of a judicial review and related claims by around 100 firms. The case was recently listed as […]
Hot 100 Business Leadership: How to maximise your team’s performance
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Kennedys hires US-qualified lawyers in Miami
Kennedys will be able to practice US law for the first time after making two hires to its Miami office. The firm has hired Gray Robinson partner Neil Bayer and Zurich head of technical claim excellence Dan Sanders. Kennedys’ Miami hub has until now focused on supporting Latin American, Caribbean and London market insurers and reinsurers. The […]