London Legal Scene Shaken By Firm Closure US law firms have made big waves in the London law scene particularly with their stellar pay packets and wage wars, but they are also feeling the heat of the competitive London legal scene with a major firm closing shop in the City. The biggest American players in […]
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Media Law Recruitment Continues The growth of media business with social media’s continued growth has seen greater movement among firms for media experts. In London, Cooley has recruited Bryony Hurst, who has an extensive list of top content and media companies she advises. She was referred to in the firm’s media statement as a ‘next
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Law Firm Discrimination Claim In a landmark UK employment tribunal case, a paralegal has been awarded over £100,000 in damages after abandoning her aspirations of becoming a solicitor due to discriminatory treatment by her former employer. One solicitor told her to remove her headscarf to attract men, according to the eivdence. Ms F Kaiser, 48,
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The London Law Market Moves Davis Polk has made a significant move in London by hiring Gordon Milne, a senior private equity partner from A&O Shearman, the second partner to join the firm following the recruitment of former finance practice co-chair from Paul Hastings, Luke McDougall. Traditionally, Davis Polk has maintained a relatively small presence
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Sidley’s Law Star London Swoop Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributor Five key members of Latham & Watkins’ finance division in London have moved to Sidley Austin, including notable Latham partners Jayanthi Sadanandan and Sam Hamilton, alongside three other partners whose identities have not yet been disclosed. The move is another ‘partner poaching’ move that exemplifies the
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The recent recruitment of Philip Bowden, former private capital co-head at A&O Shearman, and Megan Lawrence, (pictured) a leveraged finance partner, by Proskauer Rose was seen as a significant move for the major law firm. This hirings reflects Proskauer’s ambition to strengthen its position in the London market. Steven Davis, co-leader of Proskauer’s London office
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The Latest Paul Weiss Hire Paul Weiss continues to boost its London office with yet another hire – and yet another from their now-standard recruitment target: Kirkland & Ellis. The firm has recruited Jeremy Leggate, an investment funds partner, who has a substantial client base. He has previously been an associate with both Sidley Austin
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29th July 2024: Independent UK law firm Stevens & Bolton LLP has today announced its financial results for 2023/2024 (subject to audit) revealing double digit growth in revenue, net profit and profit per equity partner (PEP) in the firm’s 150th anniversary year. Having shortened its financial year to 11 months to accommodate Basis Period Reform, Stevens & Bolton
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Knights, the ‘fastest growing regional law firm’ in the UK has made a major acquisition after stumbling somewhat earlier this year with layoffs during the slower law market. Backed originally by a Dragon’s Den member and founded by a regional lawyer who has entered the UK Rich List, Knights has undoubtedly continued its rapid expansion
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Record Herbert Smith Profits Reported Herbert Smith Freehills’ financial report card shows that they too are setting records in the law firm reporting season upon us. HSF has been raking it in this year, setting new records for revenue, profit, and partner pay. Being a British-registered firm, they’ve got to show their hand, and the
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