No5 Chambers’ planning group has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) with the objective of supporting the association’s Garden City principles. The Garden City initiative is concerned with providing planned settlements for the 21st century, which enhance the natural environment providing a foundation for high-quality, inclusive places to […]
Macfarlanes senior partner Charles Martin tackles the sector’s biggest white elephant this week: is partnership an idea on the brink of extinction? That Addleshaw Goddard is reeling from a managing partner election shrouded in the 10-year legacy of a north-south merger and Pinsent Masons is preparing for a similar period of managerial uncertainty, highlights precisely […]
Eversheds partner Bruce Dear visits Winston’s Churchill’s most beloved lunch venue, Wiltons, and finds an oasis of calm in the midst of a bustling city The bomb brought the windows in, and wrecked the restaurant. The proprietor, Mrs. Bessie Leal, dusted herself down, folded her tea towel – and promptly declared Wiltons closed forever. One man […]
The London office of Weil Gotshal & Manges has been the apple of many a US firm’s eye in the last 12 months. After losing a three-strong private equity team to Shearman & Sterling and its star tax partner Brenda Coleman to Ropes & Gray, the firm now faces its highest-profile partner exit yet – […]
Shoosmiths and GVA have given pro bono advice to Booth Centre, a Manchester homeless charity, after a surge of homelessness forced it to move premises. After 19 years based in Manchester Cathedral, the Booth Centre at Edward Holt House on Pimblett Street launched on 15 May 2014. Edward Holt House has been funded by the […]
It’s nearly 14 years since Hong Kong (HK) returned to Chinese sovereignty, but so far there are only 20 Chinese firms have opened an office in the special administrative region. Beijing-headquartered Longan is the latest to join the party teaming up with local firm Hui & Lam to launch in the jurisdiction. Legacy King & […]
Following a record-breaking fundraising year, Gateley has handed over a cheque for more than £1,700 to Maggie’s Nottingham Cancer Centre. The centre provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Every year, each of the firm’s regional offices nominates a local charity to benefit its fundraising efforts. Fundraising for Maggie’s […]
DLA Piper has announced the addition of Julia Gorham as head of the Asia employment practice. She joins as a partner from JP Morgan, where she was the executive director of the litigation and employment counsel, Asia-Pacific, since 2010. Gorham brings with her recognised expertise in employment law and internal investigations, as well as contentious regulatory proceedings and […]
DLA Piper has advised Transfield Services on a major global refinancing. Melbourne-based partner Bill Glover led the Australian team that advised Transfield Services on the issue and sale of $325m (£193m) senior unsecured guaranteed notes in the US and international capital markets. Fellow Sydney-based partner Hugo Thistlewood led the team that advised Transfield Services on its […]
The Lawyer’s Management Awards has been a runaway success. It showcases excellence in the operational side of the business of law, from HR IT strategy and client relationship management to finance, training and business development. If you want to find out more, click on the links below. The Lawyer Management Conference and Awards Clifford Chance […]
Weil Gotshal & Manges banking chief Stephen Lucas is leaving the firm after three years for Kirkland & Ellis. Lucas joined Weil in 2011 from Linklaters, having also spent a number of years at Clifford Chance. He has strong links with Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and as a junior lawyer spent time on secondment at […]
In May 2013, Shoosmiths took over the city’s largest single floor plate of 40,000ft² at Two Colmore Square. The law firm is celebrating its first year at the address. The firm moved to accommodate growing numbers and to underline its commitment to servicing local and national clients. Around 180 legal advisers and support staff relocated […]