It’s been there since 1742, according to the doormat. Bang in the heart of hunting-shooting-fishing-land, you can stock up on all your country needs before you come here and eat something that someone else has had the decency to shoot for you. Wanting, nay needing to avoid anything remotely festive, when Wiltons pinged up on […]
The debate around Berwin Leighton Paisner managing partner Neville Eisenberg’s replacement is hotting up with three partners including corporate head David Collins thought to be early contenders. Collins, employment head Lisa Mayhew and young gun construction partner Nazir Dewji have all been cited by sources as potential candidates with the potential to make the shortlist […]
Whether or not you still think that the ‘magic circle’ exists, there’s no denying that Allen & Overy (A&O), Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters are among the most successful law firm brands to have originated in the UK. Over the last 12 months we’ve interviewed three of the magic circle managing partners – […]
Diversity is back on the top of the agenda at firms, whereas US firms heat up their competition to offer the highest salaries for potential talent. The five associates taking law firm gender balance into their own hands Despite women accounting for over 50 per cent of all new entries to the role of solicitor […]
Clyde & Co has reported a 5.3 per rise in income at the half-year, bringing revenue for the first six months of 2014/15 to £178m. Clydes’ turnover rose 16.5 per cent to £169m from £145m at the same point in 2012/13 (8 November 2013). Senior partner James Burns said this year’s increase is less marked […]
DLA Piper has welcomed Erwan Lacheteau to its finance and projects team in Paris. He advises on structured finance with a particular focus on real-estate financing. He is known for his experience with investment funds and financial institutions and has advised on a large number of complex real-estate transactions. Lacheteau will work closely with the […]
Last month we brought you insight on what it is that makes the job of managing a law firm so tough. From giving up day-to-day practice to the loneliness of high office, it was clear that the role of a law firm leader is a challenging one. But, as we have showcased throughout the year […]
Conyers Dill & Pearman has advised on the establishment of a Cayman Islands securitisation structure for Manitowoc Company. This was the 5th Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement. The Manitowoc Company is a multi-industry, capital goods manufacturer with more than 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 27 countries. It is recognised as one of the world’s […]
No5 Chambers is hosting ‘Strictly 9 to 5’, a glittering dance competition for leading members of the Midlands’ legal profession to raise money for the Child Brain Injury Trust. At the event, representatives of the judiciary, the Bar, solicitors, clerks and other legal professionals will compete to lift the glitter ball trophy. Strictly Come Dancing […]
No5 Chambers has sponsored the ‘Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway Award’ at the Headway annual awards at the Dorchester in London. The award was presented to Bill and Stella Jackman to recognise their 30 years of dedicated support to Headway Suffolk. The Jackmans set up Headway West Suffolk in 1985 and formally retired last […]
Steve Meiklejohn, a partner in Ogier’s trusts advisory group in Jersey has been lauded by Citywealth, Eprivateclient and Who’s Who Legal for his work in the private client/wealth sector. Meiklejohn was named by Citywealth in its leading lawyers list and as one of the Top 20 Men in Private Wealth. He is the only Channel […]
Walker Morris has acted for Servelec Group plc in its acquisition of Corelogic Ltd for a total consideration of £23.5m, which was announced on the London Stock Exchange on 15 December 2014. The Walker Morris team comprised Paul Emmett and Thomas Mieszkowski (corporate), Jeremy Moore and Harry Loffman (real estate) and David Blumenthal and Sarah […]