Planning specialists at Walker Morris have advised Hallam Land Management on a successful planning appeal for 360 houses near Warton in Fylde, Lancashire. The firm’s involvement included providing specialist strategic planning advice and advocacy and legal support at the public inquiry. Greg Clark, the Secretary of State for communities and local government has granted outline […]
The Linklaters Choir, established in 2013, is an inclusive, non auditioned choir which everybody is welcome to join, there are no restrictions on membership on the basis of singing, musical ability or choir experience. The key things our members need are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and to not take themselves too seriously! We are […]
The King and Wood Mallesons choir or KWM choir has gone through many changes and transformations in the last four years. In the early days it was called Stan’s Band, a tribute to the founder of SJ Berwin, Stanley J Berwin. Stan’s Band sang in their first choir competition at Christies in 2012 and have had a glittering […]
Olswang’s future was uncertain following a series of seismic management and strategy changes. Now CEO Paul Stevens talks to The Lawyer exclusively about international plans, his new team and why a merger is not on the cards. Olswang has been in the headlines since late last year, when the sudden exit of former CEO David Stewart, […]
Howard Kennedy has mooted plans to move to a full-equity partnership as it kicks off an internal review of its remuneration system. The firm is set to bring more partners into the equity in the first half of 2016 as it updates its remuneration system, which joint managing partner Craig Emden said was “a little […]
Watch the highlights of the night from the extraordinary business innovators who won top accolades at The Lawyer Business Leadership Awards this year. The Lawyer Business Leadership Awards brought together around 500 attendees to celebrate excellence in management and operational work, and saw CMS pick up the Business Leadership Team of the Year thanks to its streamlined strategy […]
West End firm Jeffrey Green Russell (JGR) has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, according to court documents seen by The Lawyer. The petition was lodged on 30 September and will be heard on Friday (2 October). Sources close to the firm have indicated that an acquisition via pre-pack administration was a likely […]
Clyde & Co has lost its third corporate partner in four months, as Andy Tromans leaves the firm’s insurance group for Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Tromans has joined the US firm’s three-partner insurance team having been at Clydes for over six years. His departure follows the loss of head of corporate Philip Rogers to Brown Rudnick earlier […]
Slater & Gordon has posted UK revenue up a colossal 36 per cent to £129m just months after its £700m purchase of professional services group Quindell. Net profit is also up 22 per cent from £16.3m to £20m. The Australian-listed firm announced its audited results for the year ending 30 June 2015 on the Australian […]
A cross discipline team at Gateley Plc has advised award-winning TV production company Astley Baker Davies on the sale of a controlling stake in the global brand Peppa Pig. Entertainment One (eOne) is increasing its ownership of the preschool franchise Peppa Pig. eOne has entered into an agreement with Peppa Pig co-owners Astley Baker Davies […]
No5 Chambers have been shortlisted for the Regional Set of the Year category at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2015. The awards highlight the excellence and outstanding achievements of members of the UK Bar. Shortlists are drawn up on the basis of the research conducted by Chambers & Partners for the next edition of the […]
Netherlands telecoms giant VimpelCom is set to review its roster of external advisers after appointing Scott Dresser as general counsel. Present advisers Allen & Overy, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Stewarts Law have been invited to tender for a spot on the panel already. Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom may join the […]