Pinterest hires Google lawyer as new GC
Google lawyer Christine Flores has joined Pinterest as its new general counsel. Flores was previously Google’s vice president of legal, where she led multiple corporate legal teams including M&A,...
View ArticleBoies Schiller hires HSF public international law head in London
US disputes firm Boies Schiller & Flexner has hired Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) global head of public international law Dominic Roughton in London. Roughton becomes the 19th international...
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Lo♥︎ing Legal Life: The secret to a happy life
This week systemic coach Zita Tulyahikayo and barrister James Pereira QC discuss the results of a recent study on well-being and happiness and what we lessons we can take from it for our daily lives....
View ArticleThe Lawyer Awards 2017: A stellar lineup of judges
The Lawyer Awards 2017 in association with Travelers has unveiled a star-studded judging panel, working on 28 categories to pick the cream of the crop of the legal world at this year’s ceremony on 27...
View ArticleWalker Morris advises on takeover of Yorkshire Game
A multi-disciplinary team from Walker Morris has advised on the acquisition of Richmond-based food manufacturer, Yorkshire Game. Specialist lawyers from Walker Morris advised David Salkeld and Adrian...
View ArticleGowling advises AstraZeneca on Sanofi deal
Experts from the firm’s life sciences group have assisted the global pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca on a significant transaction. MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of...
View ArticleInternational team advises Bacanora on Solarworld acquisition
Longstanding Gowling WLG client Bacanora Minerals has acquired a 50% stake in SolarWorld Solicium GmbH in a joint venture with SolarWorld AG. Bacanora, a Canadian-incorporated company, which is...
View ArticleDentons boosts Germany with Clifford Chance and Bakers hires
Dentons has hired two partners and two associates from Clifford Chance and Baker McKenzie to strengthen its banking and finance practice in Germany. Clifford Chance partner Arne Klüwer will take on the...
View ArticleWalder Wyss assists on Sanofi and Lonza joint venture
Sanofi and Lonza have entered into a strategic partnership to build and operate a large-scale mammalian cell culture facility. The facility, to be built in Visp, Switzerland, will be established...
View ArticleKaranović & Nikolić supports EFSE portfolio extension
A Karanović & Nikolić team supported the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) in a recently closed extension of the investment portfolio of EFSE to UniCredit Bank Serbia. The transaction...
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Amey appoints new GC as longstanding legal boss departs
Amey has appointed a new legal boss ahead of the departure of longstanding general counsel Wayne Robertson. Jayne BowieThe public services provider has promoted legal director Jayne Bowie to the top...
View ArticleUK lender Nava Finance appoints Paul Hastings and BLP as core advisers
New UK lender Nava Finance has appointed Paul Hastings and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) as its “strategic legal partners” as it looks to build its business following regulatory approval earlier this...
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It’s just not working: time to transform allocation methods
The illustration for our big feature this week was very nearly a caveman bashing an iPhone with a rock. We refrained in the end, but it’s odd to think that modern-day law firms – some of the most...
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PII: trends and disruptors
In association with Professional indemnity insurance (PII) is among the top overheads for law firms, and has led to numerous closures by the SRA over the years, with many unable to obtain cover. Now,...
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Switzerland: the firms behind the M&A bonanza
What do Syngenta, Pentair and Gategroup have in common? They are all Swiss-headquartered companies that have been sold for billions in the past year. The Syngenta and Pentair deals are yet to be...
View ArticleGowling opens second German office in Europe expansion push
Gowling WLG has opened a second office in Germany as part of a broader European expansion strategy. The office will start with five or six employees, with Gowling partner Andreas Woelfle, who...
View ArticleMcDermott to close Rome office in “strategic review”
McDermott Will & Emery has announced plans to close its Rome office as part of a “strategic review” from its executive committee. The office closure, effective on 30 September, will impact a small...
View ArticlePinsent Masons passes diversity goal with 68% female promos round
Pinsent Masons has promoted 16 of its lawyers to partner. The number is down on the 18 the firm gave the nod to last year, and the record 29 it promoted in 2015. Thirteen of the promotions come in the...
View ArticleKathy Yu wins Hong Kong Commercial Law Prize
Kathy Yu has won the annual Hong Kong Commercial Law Prize. Prior to completing a Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law at the University of Hong Kong, Kathy obtained her Bachelor of Science in...
View ArticleJustin Lee Collins paid libel damages by The Sun
Justin Lee Collins, the English radio host and television presenter, is to receive libel damages following an apology published by The Sun Newspaper last weekend in connection with an article they...
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