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Nordics: Time to shake up the partnership model
Revenues grew substantially for some independent Nordic firms in 2015 and dropped for others, according to this year’s The Lawyer Euro 100, but behind the mixed results is a seismic change in the major...
View ArticleThree top tips: how to be a good restructuring lawyer
Weil Gotshal & Manges partner Andrew Wilkinson shares his advice on how to be a good restructuring lawyer Previously… Quinn Emanuel partner Boris Bronfentrinker: tips for success as a commercial...
View ArticleBakers takes 10 lawyer team from Swiss firm Froriep
Baker & McKenzie has taken a team of 10 lawyers including five partners from Swiss firm Froriep in Zurich. The firm said its growth in the city demonstrates its commitment to the “major financial...
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Clydes elects ex-BLG boss Konsta as senior partner
Clyde & Co partners have elected insurance head Simon Konsta as the firm’s new senior partner after James Burns took the shock decision to step down last month. Konsta was originally tipped to run...
View ArticleMulti-jurisdictional support for US client’s investigation
A publicly traded and highly regulated US corporation contacted Snell & Wilmer, Lex Mundi member firm for Arizona, regarding an internal investigation that resulted in non-U.S. issues. The client...
View ArticleMore Clients, More Efficiently
Law Ruler customer relationship management (CRM) software helps lawyers streamline client intake and track leads efficiently. Now, they’ve made it even easier by partnering with Clio to offer seamless...
View ArticleBreach of trust and non-dom rules the focus at TAG seminar
Lawyers from Mishcon de Reya will be speaking at Ogier’s Trust Advisory Group seminar on breach of trust and changes to non-dom rules. The TAG seminar taking place in Jersey from noon on Thursday will...
View ArticleCollas Crill senior hire extends BVI reach
Following the announcement of its merger with BVI firm Farara Kerins, Collas Crill has appointed decorated lawyer Stephen Adams as a partner in its Singapore office. Stephen has been practising...
View ArticleGowling WLG names new IT director
Gowling WLG has appointed a new IT director, Tony McKenna. Tony joins the firm from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he was Head of Regional IT in London. Prior to his time at Freshfields, Tony...
View ArticleShoosmiths advises Hamleys on new Scotland store
Shoosmiths has advised world famous toy retailers Hamleys of London on the leasing of a retail premises at the Livingstone Designer Outlet Centre near Edinburgh. The Shoosmiths team was led by...
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Frankfurt partner Cziesla replaces Stephen Kon as KWM senior partner
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has elected Frankfurt M&A partner Michael Cziesla as the firm’s new senior partner for UK, Europe and Middle East, replacing Stephen Kon. He ran against Dubai-based...
View ArticleConyers recognised globally as top-tier
According to IFLR1000, Conyers remains a top-tier firm across six international offices, with a leading number of ranked lawyers. Notably, the firm was regarded for delivering exceptional service to...
View ArticleThe IBA: Worth the trip or not?
Writing this piece on the recent IBA annual conference is a no-win assignment. Views are polarised: is the IBA is a vibrant and valuable meeting point for the legal industry from around the world or a...
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The best law firm tech to understand your clients’ needs
There is a fundamental problem with innovation in the legal market. As one general counsel pointed out at The Lawyer’s recent Business Leadership Summit, clients understand why technology is a...
View ArticleWeil Gotshal to split City litigation head role after Blanch exit
Weil Gotshal & Manges is splitting its London head of dispute resolution role in two after the departure of practice head Juliet Blanch. Blanch, who led Weil Gotshal’s dispute resolution practice...
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Leaving law: how to decide which alternative career is right for you
So you have decided that law may not be the right career for you, and you have a few vague ideas of alternative jobs that you may want to do. This is a great start. However, the next step is a...
View ArticleAll to play for: 850 business services jobs in the spotlight at CMS, Nabarro...
CMS Cameron McKenna, Nabarro and Olswang have told their business services support teams that all roles are up for grabs at the merged firm, putting around 850 UK-based non fee-earning roles into the...
View ArticleBonelliErede targets African growth after Egypt and Ethiopia launches
BonelliErede is targeting further growth in Africa and the Middle East after launching offices in Egypt and Ethiopia. The growth plans follow the opening of two offices in Cairo and Addis Ababa – the...
View ArticleLegal insight to Guernsey businesses in the digital and creative sectors
Carey Olsen is partnering with Digital Greenhouse to provide advice to innovators and investors on the legal aspects of developing ideas and adopting new technologies in the digital and creative...
View ArticleWebinar: Top Tips to Kick Start Your Insolvency Investigation
Wed, Oct 26, 2016 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM BST Join Ian Schofield, insolvency industry advisor to Encompass who has over 36 years experience in restructuring and insolvency, and Wayne Parker, current Head of...
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