Cravath and Sullivan lead on AT&T’s $85bn takeover of Time Warner
A quartet of US firms have won top roles on AT&T’s $85.4bn (£70bn) acquisition of Time Warner.
Gowling WLG poaches Travis Perkins head of corporate as new GC
Gowling WLG has ended its six-month search for a new general counsel, hiring Mary Mackintosh from builders’ merchant Travis Perkins.
Exclusive: Northern Rock sues Eversheds for £100m
Northern Rock Asset Management (NRAM) is suing Eversheds for £100m over allegations of professional negligence, The Lawyer has learned.
Moves: Sidley Austin takes another Kirkland partner
Sidley Austin has picked up its seventh partner from Kirkland & Ellis’ London office this year, recruiting restructuring partner Jifree Cader. Cader was promoted just last year, having joined Kirkland as an associate in 2009. He will work with private equity firms, hedge funds and investment banks in his new role.
UK 200: How superfirms stay strong and prosper
It’s quiz time. Which UK 200 firm has the largest corporate practice, turning over £524m last year? The Lawyer’s latest report reveals all. 21 Oct: UK 200 – Top 100 make £20bn for the first time
The Business Leadership Summit 2016: The standout moments
More than 100 managing partners, CMOS, COOs, CFOs and general counsel were in attendance at the The Lawyer’s Business Leadership Summit at The Brewery in London. The two day event focused on innovation, culture and technology, with keynote speakers Dr Nicola Millard, head of customer insight and futures at the BT Global Services Innovation team, and […]
Exclusive: Mishcon wins News UK sole trademark adviser spot
Mischcon de Reya has been confirmed as News UK’s first sole trademark adviser after launching a tender process earlier this year.
Exclusive: KWM to sue former partner Lever and Goodwin Procter
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has filed a High Court claim against its former partner, Richard Lever, and his new firm, Goodwin Procter, The Lawyer has learned.
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UK 200: Top 100 make £20bn for first time
The 100 largest law firms in the UK billed more than £20bn in fees last year – the largest revenue ever achieved by the group.
Cravath and HSF lead as BAT offers to buy-out rival for $47bn
Cravath Swaine & Moore and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) are advising FTSE 100 giant British American Tobacco (BAT) on its $47bn (£38.4bn) approach for Reynolds American.
Clifford Chance trials video game test for trainee applications
Clifford Chance will begin using a video game to test the mettle of trainee applicants if a trial proves successful. Previously: Fewer firms using numerical reasoning tests Previously: US firms mull new interview techniques
HSF sees another exit as A&O hires regulatory partner
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has seen its second partner exit in a week, losing financial regulatory partner Nick Bradbury to Allen & Overy (A&O).