Herbert Smith Freehills to merge with US rival to create £1.6bn law firm November 11, 2024 Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is set to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin to create a £1.6bn "global legal powerhouse"
Law firm Birketts expands global reach using London as launchpad November 11, 2024 Law firm Birketts has been revamping its brand beyond East Anglia, using its London move as a springboard to go global
Former A&O Shearman partner rebuked by regulator for drink driving November 7, 2024 A former partner at law firm A&O Shearman has been rebuked by the legal regulator after pleading guilty to drink driving.
Partner fees at regional law firms are catching up with City rivals November 5, 2024 The vast majority of law firms are expecting increased revenues, but City partners are seeing their fees slowly drop whereas regional law firms are catching-up
Legal watchdog slammed for failing to handle Axiom Ince collapse October 29, 2024 The UK's legal regulator has been slammed for mishandling the collapse of Axiom Ince, which resulted in over 1,000 job losses.
Restructured Shoosmiths see surges in complex deals with eyes set on 2030 October 28, 2024 Law firm Shoosmiths has sharpened its structure over the last couple of years, resulting in the firm being one of Europe’s busiest corporate law firm
Football Governance Bill: What do lawyers think about changes? October 25, 2024 On Thursday the government reintroduced the Football Governance Bill, in what they describe as a “strengthening” of the previous attempt. Among the changes was a drop of the requirement to take note of UK foreign policy, and a development to include fans in plans to hike ticket prices and relocate stadiums. But what do top [...]
Law firm DWF extends Walkie-Talkie lease to 2034 October 22, 2024 Sir Nigel Knowles’ legal and business services firm DWF has extended its London office lease for 10 years, as the firm reconstructs its floor for flexible working
Leading with insight: Geradin Partners corners trend in competition law October 7, 2024 When trying to "shake things up" in the competition legal market, who better than someone who spent over seven years as a legal director for the regulator
Football regulator advertises Head of Legal role that pays ‘less than most newly qualified lawyers’ August 30, 2024 The independent football regulator’s top lawyer will be paid the same as peers just starting out on their legal careers, prompting industry figures to fear the body could be “toothless”. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) posted an advert for the Head of Legal role earlier this week that will pay the successful [...]