GC2B: Prepped for Brexit and the unknown?
GC expectations of Brexit’s impact range from high to low depending on their business sector, but all are resolved to use this volatile time to re-evaluate processes and their role
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Is your firm led by an ostrich?
It may be a myth that the ostrich buries its head in the sand when confronted by danger but a worrying number of law firm leaders seem to adopt similar behaviour. They appear oblivious to the challenges their firm faces and unprepared to take any necessary remedial action.
Former Osborne Clarke Dutch managing partner launches IP boutique
Former Osborne Clarke Netherlands managing partner Michiel Odink has launched a new intellectual property boutique with two lawyers from Van Doorne and Hoogenrad & Haak.
Reed Smith promotes five to partner in London in 25-strong round
Reed Smith has made up 25 new partners in its latest global promotions round, five of which are based in London.
Sidley boosts London restructuring with Linklaters hire
Sidley Austin has expanded its bench strength in corporate restructuring in London with the hire of Linklaters managing associate Jennifer Brennan, who joins as a partner.
Bircham Dyson Bell acquires KWM Cambridge real estate office
Bircham Dyson Bell has acquired KWM’s Cambridge office, including its local nine-lawyer real estate team. 10 Jan: Barclays tells KWM to cancel all salaries with immediate effect
Lucozade on hunt for new legal chief as GC steps down
Lucozade Ribena Suntory is looking for a new general counsel, as current legal boss Mollie Stoker has stepped down in favour of taking on a new role within the company.
QC appointments hit six-year high with 113 new silks
A record number of barristers have been made up to silk this year, with 113 QC appointments announced this morning (12 January).
Morgan Lewis tasked with untangling Trump conflicts of interest
Morgan Lewis & Bockius has been instructed by US President-elect Donald Trump to untangle the conflicts of interest relating to his business interests and industry.
Sainsbury’s launches tender for three-year panel
J Sainsbury’s has put its three-year general panel out to tender, with existing advisers vying to gain spots on the new roster.
KWM: DLA, Goodwin and Reed Smith deals still on the table
DLA Piper, Goodwin Procter and Reed Smith are poised to purchase a number of King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) UK practices before the end of the week, The Lawyer has learned.
KWM financials “more mismanaged than BHS”
A leading insolvency practitioner has said KWM’s Europe financials were “more mismanaged than BHS” as even its administrators walked away over fears of not being paid. 10 Jan: AlixPartners pulls out of KWM administration