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Holman Fenwick Willan continues to Grow Corporate Capability with Partner Hires

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International law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) continues to grow its international corporate practice with the recruitment of Partners Giles Beale and James Wilson who have joined the firm’s London office from Reed Smith.Giles and James specialise in corporate finance and international mergers and acquisitions, in particular involving the equity capital markets. They advise a […]

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Barrister Charlotte Proudman’s Expose on Sexism in Chambers

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Barrister Charlotte Proudman, 27, became the centre-piece in a legal and social storm in Britain in September, following her allegations of sexism over her LinkedIn profile pics.Now, she’s back.Or, at least The Times have a piece on the young barrister, who is currently holidaying in Haiti, after she made her accusations regarding the City legal

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Slaugher & May Advise Arsenal Football Club on Contract

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Slaughter and May advised the Arsenal Football Club on its recent five year facilities management outsourcing contract with Norland Managed Services Limited.The transaction involved two Arsenal group companies outsourcing the operation and maintenance of all plant and machinery at both the Emirates Stadium in London and the training ground in London Colney.

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Why British Authorities Shut Down a Multi-Million Pound Law Firm

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It was regarded as one of the young, busy and successful law firms that was taking Britain by storm.But no longer.Blavo & Co had a multi-million pound turnover and 20 offices throughout Britain, but the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has closed it down.The SRA said that it decided to intervene because there is reason to

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London Hire For HFW Expands Firm’s Asset Finance Practice

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International law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) continues to expand its asset finance practice with the recruitment of Stephen Marais who has joined the firm’s London office as Partner, effective 5 October 2015.Stephen specialises in banking and asset finance and has extensive experience of acting on ship finance, commodity and trade finance, and aviation finance

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The LinkedIn Sexism Debate Hits Woman Barrister

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A London barrister at the center of a sexism storm over comments made about her LinkedIn profile has lead to another storm of support.Charlotte Proudman’s isue arose when she objected to what she labelled “unacceptable and misogynist” comments about her LinkedIn profile picture.  The comments came from lawyer Alexander Carter-Silk, a senior solicitor with a

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