The creation of the ‘new’ Jarden following the sale of its wealth management division has seen the prominent role played in the new company by leading lawyers from the LawFuel Power List, plus a leading Australian investment banker and lawyer. LawFuel’s Power List already had Silvana Schenone and Matt Whineray but in Australia former Allens […]
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Which Law Firm Rules the Forbes Law Roost? Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor It was only a matter of time before Forbes – the list mavens – would come out with a list of America’s Top lawyers and their list of America’s Top 200 lawyers doesn’t disappoint. It’s a comprehensive effort, as one would expect
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Cleary Gottlieb has boosted its London private equity team by making lateral hires of two leading private equity lawyers, being partner Alexander van der Gaag from Kirkland & Ellis and counsel Joanna Roberts from Travers Smith. The firm’s media statement is below – Continuing the transatlantic expansion of its private equity practice, Cleary Gottlieb announces
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Which London Law Firms Pay NQs The Most? Up the London legal pay rates go again – no sooner had we reported on Quinn Emanuel’s pay rate rise when Linklater announced that they have boosted newly qualified (NQ) pay rates for junior lawyers to £150,000. The move aligns Linklaters with its Magic Circle counterpart, Freshfields
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Pain and suffering are intrinsic parts of the human experience, often bringing forth a range of emotions and physical sensations that can be deeply unpleasant. While universally sought to be minimized or avoided, pain can also serve as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. The measure of what one can gain from these
Located in the heart of Oregon, Salem is a city where the all-too-common occurrence of road mishaps occasionally mars the rich tapestry of history and vibrant community life. With its swarming intersections and busy highways, the incidence of automobile collisions in this city is notably higher, bringing unexpected turmoil into the lives of many residents
IJM Australia welcomes the passage of the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 in the Parliament but notes the Albanese Government has missed an opportunity to start the Commissioner off on a strong footing by ignoring the dozens of expert civil society recommendations it called for. After successfully advocating for the establishment of
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Source Entering the field of law is a formidable challenge due to its competitive nature. Every year, thousands of students vie for seats in prestigious law schools, aiming to become successful lawyers. For those aspiring to this profession, preparation and strategy are key. This guide offers six crucial tips designed to help law aspirants not
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We are pleased to welcome Adam Cohen and Mark Chorazak to our Washington, D.C. and New York offices, respectively, as partners and co-heads of our Financial Institutions Regulatory Group. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Chorazak will advise U.S. and international banks, nonbank financial institutions and fintech companies on bank regulatory matters, legislative developments, corporate governance, enforcement and compliance issues and
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Christian Bartsch International law firm Bird & Bird intends to open an office in Tokyo, Japan, before the end of the year, appointing Hiroyuki (Hiro) Iwamura as a partner in the region. The office will support Japanese clients with outbound cross-border work in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific in key industry sectors in which
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