BLP retains real estate adviser mandate for Tesco
Tesco has renewed its real estate mandate with Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) for another three years.
DWF to shut Preston office in Liverpool push
DWF is set to close its Preston office and relocate a six-strong team of partners to launch specialised capability for its motor services in Liverpool.
Exclusive: Weil Gotshal recruits from Bakers in latest infrastructure push
Weil Gotshal & Manges has hired Baker McKenzie partner Paul Hibbert in a rare loss for the firm in London.
Election 2017 live blog: Lawyers react
Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision today to trigger a UK general election in June means a hiatus in Brexit negotiations and potential turmoil for the legal world. In this live blog, The Lawyer collects reactions from across the legal profession.
Norton Rose Fulbright-Chadbourne merger: US benefits won’t help London
Norton Rose Fulbright’s impending tie-up with Chadbourne & Parke is all about the US. But what will the impact be on London? Expect some fall-outs.
Allen & Overy’s litigation masterplan: Will it pay off?
If the firm’s wager goes according to plan, it will become first in line for big-ticket litigation work on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Asia. In short, the sun will never set on the A&O litigation empire.
Analysis: The biggest firms in offshore corporate work
After three years of boom, 2016 was not the best year for offshore M&A. According to Thomson Reuters data, worldwide activity totalled $3.7trn (£3trn) for the year, 16 per cent down on 2015 levels. So should offshore corporate lawyers be worried?
Simmons re-elects Passmore for third term as senior partner
Colin Passmore of Simmons & Simmons will begin his third term as the firm’s senior partner after being re-elected to the role he has held since 2011.
Hunton & Willams appoints cybersecurity partner as new London head
US firm Hunton & Williams has appointed cybersecurity and privacy partner Aaron Simpson as its new UK head.
Clydes makes up nine in latest partner promotions round
Clyde & Co has promoted nine new partners across its international network in the latest move to increase its 375-strong partner base.
DLA Piper closes Canberra office
DLA Piper has shut down its Canberra office as the global firm continues to shake up its global network by pulling out from less profitable locations.
Capita selects 21 firms for new legal roster
Capita has appointed 21 firms to its new legal roster, including DWF, Herbert Smith Freehills and Pinsent Masons.