Hogan Lovells Cadwalader looks to tap transatlantic dealmaking boom following merger Legal Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is looking to grab more of the private capital market from rivals and tap into a boom in transatlantic dealmaking following the City firm’s merger with the oldest legal practice on Wall Street. UK managing partner Penny Angell told City AM the merger creates “a stronger bench” for the combined companies [...]
City launches new Digital ID framework against AI fraud Tech The City of London Corporation has unveiled plans for a new digital identity framework it claims could unlock more than £5bn for the UK economy, as policymakers and the financial sector race to tackle increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled fraud. A blueprint published on Tuesday proposes a “Digital Verification Orchestrator”, or DVO – a system set to [...]
In pictures: The City AM Awards 2026 Business The great and the good of the Square Mile gathered on Wednesday night at the Guildhall to celebrate the best of UK PLC at this year’s City AM Awards. The night was hosted by Oli Barrett, and headlined by our Editor-in-Chief Christian May with a guest speech by Brent Hoberman. A total of 12 businesses, [...]
Employment Rights Act changes could cost Premier League clubs millions February 18, 2026 Premier League clubs could be forced to pay millions in player dismissal fees when Labour changes to the Employment Rights Act come into force next year. It comes as the UK’s unemployment rate reached a near five-year high on Tuesday morning. The Employment Rights Act, a brainchild of former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, will [...]
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader join the transatlantic wave of mergers December 19, 2025 London-based Hogan Lovells has announced its intention to merge with Wall Street’s oldest law firm, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, to create a nearly £2.7bn law firm, as the trend of mega-mergers continues in the market. The firm, which will be known as Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, is subject to customary closing conditions, including a vote by [...]
Navigating the unknown: How Hogan Lovells advises businesses in an unpredictable world March 3, 2025 With the increased geopolitical risks and unpredictability, regulatory and public law specialised lawyers, such as Hogan Lovells, are in the spotlight
I’m a Black, lesbian lawyer. Trust me, embracing intersectionality in the workplace is vital June 28, 2024 Embracing intersectionality is not only the right thing, it's crucial to help people thrive in the workplace, writes Jacqui Rhule-Dagher.