Conyers advises Sirius on notes issue
Conyers Dill & Pearman advised Sirius International Group Ltd. on the issuance of $400m 4.6% senior notes due 2026. Approximately two-thirds of the senior notes were allocated to leading...
View ArticleEmma Edhem, CC attends banquet for president of Colombia
Emma Edhem, CC, Barrister and Deputy Head of International Law at No5 Chambers attended the State Banquet for the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos and his First Lady, Maria Clemencia Rodriguez...
View ArticleWebinar: Introducing the New Encompass
It can be hard to find the time to watch our webinars as and when they happen. That’s why we’ve set up our on demand service for you to be able to watch our webinars at a time that suits you. Click...
View ArticleDechert hires Kirkland and White & Case duo
Dechert is continuing to bulk up in London, this time hiring from Kirkland & Ellis and White & Case. The US firm has recruited Kirkland European debt finance partner John Markland and White...
View ArticleIn-house counsel: How to get your CEO to listen to you
What do CEOs want? And what should general counsel demand in exchange? The key to being successful is diplomacy, tone, and knowing you won’t agree on everything. The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as...
View ArticleAddleshaws jumps on fintech bandwagon with £500k fund
Addleshaw Goddard will provide £500,000 in free legal advice to support UK fintech companies. It is the latest in a series of similar moves by law firms to attract young fintech businesses as clients....
View ArticleSquires corporate partner Haxby to replace Crossley as EMEA head
Squire Patton Boggs corporate partner Jane Haxby is replacing long-serving Peter Crossley as the firm’s European head. Haxby will start her term in January, with her appointment having been approved by...
View ArticleAssociate Conundrums: What comedy can teach us about presenting
Sitting through the first half of the stand-up gig listening to the audience in a London comedy venue react to each act with varying levels of enjoyment ranging from genuine hilarity to heartfelt pity,...
View ArticleSerjeants Inn QC wins expert evidence appeal
Robert Francis QC has won a landmark appeal concerning expert evidence in shaken baby syndrome trials. Sir Robert was instructed on behalf of Dr Waney Squier by RadcliffesleBrasseur, leading Clodagh...
View ArticleCarey Olsen is Jersey’s top adviser for new investment funds
Carey Olsen is the number one adviser for new regulated funds in Jersey, according to the 2016 Monterey Insight Jersey Funds Report, advising more than twice that of its nearest rival. Since July 2014,...
View ArticleGateley expands service offering in Reading
Gateley has appointed John Downs as a new real estate partner at its office in Reading. John spent most of his career in London at Fieldfisher LLP before joining Shoosmiths LLP in Southampton. The post...
View ArticleGeneral Partner of Annual Investment Summit
Kinstellar is proud to be a General Partner of the 11th Annual Investment Summit: Deals and Dealmakers, which will take place this year on 29 November at Sofia Hotel Balkan. Organised by Economedia,...
View ArticleOgier advises company targeting Fntech acquisitions
Ogier has acted for Golden Rock Global Plc (GRG), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) incorporated in Jersey to undertake acquisitions of target companies or businesses in the Fintech sector...
View ArticleOTC registration with Dubai International Financial Centre
Outer Temple Chambers is the first of its kind barristers’ chambers in the Dubai region. The move solidifies the reputation of DIFC as a specialist hub for international business transactions, dispute...
View ArticleShoosmiths advises family business on major retail purchase
The corporate and real estate teams at Shoosmiths Manchester have advised Lancashire-based James Hall and Company Limited on the purchase of North East Convenience Stores Limited. The deal saw James...
View ArticleDWF skips London during latest partner promotions
DWF has made up six lawyers to partner in its latest promotions round, but has overlooked London entirely. DWF is known for its large national practice having expanded its business through a series of...
View ArticleHill Dickinson hires first COO
Hill Dickinson has hired former Alterian deputy chairman Iain Johnston as its first chief operating officer (COO). The appointment comes as part of a restructure of Hill Dickinson’s senior management...
View ArticleDentons and RBS accused of withholding GRG files in £400m claim
Dentons and RBS have been accused of deliberately withholding documents related to the bank’s controversial global restructuring group (GRG) from the High Court. The allegation – filed at the court...
View ArticleMishcon-owned Mayfair Private opens first non-UK office in Dubai
Mishcon de Reya wholly owned business Mayfair Private has launched its first office outside London, opening in Dubai to provide support to Middle East clients. The office will not provide local or...
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Achieving quick wins in information governance
Five steps for general counsel to get data challenges under control From protecting sensitive customer data from cyber threats, to complying with data protection laws, corporate information governance...
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