From calls to the FBI over a cyber security issue to launching the retailer’s first loyalty card, former rugby reporter Mark Amsden has a lot on his plate as Morrisons’ general counsel. From rugby reporter to general counsel at one of Britain’s largest supermarkets, the career path of Morrisons’ general counsel Mark Amsden is a […]
Eversheds Saladžius has contributed to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Assessment on the insolvency office holder performance, which was conducted in 27 countries including Lithuania. The results of the assessment are intended to help governments and other stakeholders to identify those core issues where reform is particularly needed and to facilitate the sharing […]
Conyers Dill & Pearman has provided Bermuda law advice to Carnival Group International Holdings Ltd on the issuance of RMB500m (£51.5m) in an aggregate principal amount of 11.5 per cent senior bonds due 2016. Carnival Group is an investment holding company that specialises in property investment business and retail-related consultancy and management services, and trading […]
DLA Piper has advised Guotai Junan International, the sole sponsor and sole global co-ordinator for Yan Tat Group Holdings Ltd on the company’s HK$75m (£6.1m) IPO on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The public tranche offering of the listing was 34 times oversubscribed and the offer price was fixed at the upper end of the […]
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) managing partner Neville Eisenberg is set to stand down at the end of his fifth term at the end of April 2015, 16 years after first stepping into the role. Eisenberg is understood to have told partners he would not be standing for re-election at the end of his term next […]
Craig Birch, 31, from Wolverhampton, has been found guilty of wounding with intent after stabbing Christopher Ramsey, but has been cleared of attempted murder. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard that Birch arrived at the Harp Inn pub at around 2.30am on 7 June, but was refused entry by doorman Christopher Ramsey for attempting to take a […]
Schoenherr has been awarded Austrian M&A Legal Adviser of the Year at Mergermarket’s European M&A Awards 2014. Alexander Popp (partner for corporate and M&A) accepted the award on Schoenherr’s behalf at the ceremony held at London’s Savoy hotel on Thursday evening (11 December). Schoenherr advised on a broad range of headline transactions over the past year, including […]
Walker Morris has advised Augean plc on its High Court success against the previous owners of HiTech Ltd, a business that Augean acquired in 2008. Augean had lodged a claim against the previous owners (the defendants) in the Commercial Court of the Queen’s Bench Division, based on alleged breach of warranties contained in the sale and […]
Kennedys has hired seven lawyers to bolster its Asia aviation practice, six of whom are from rival firm Clyde & Co. Clydes partners Peng Lim and Anita Quy are set to join Kennedy’s Singapore office alongside four associates. This new move comes months after Clyde & Co hired a team of four aviation lawyers from […]
In the past, HM Treasury has tended to turn to the likes of Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Slaughter and May for its legal advice. But for one of its latest developments, the government department has turned to pastures new – hiring White & Case to advise on its new tax proposals , as unveiled in […]
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has named two partners to succeed global managing partner Stuart Fuller as head of its Hong Kong practice after he decided to give up one part of his dual role. Fuller has filled both management posts since 2012, but has decided to focus solely on the global role, which sees […]
20 Essex Street has added another new role to its business development roster, taking Cavenagh Law practice manager Rachel Foxton to be the newly-created head of practice support focusing on growing the set’s business in Asia. Foxton’s role is designed to support the chambers’ latest new business development role, former Holman Fenwick commercial director James […]