HSF and Browne Jacobson lead as WHSmith sale takes brand from UK high streets
Herbert Smith Freehills and Browne Jacobson have picked up lead roles on the £76m sale of WHSmith’s UK high street…
A&O Shearman, Reed Smith, and Bates Wells among winners at 2025 Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
A&O Shearman, Reed Smith, and Bates Wells were among the standout winners at the inaugural Legal 500 UK ESG Awards…
Revolving Doors: Paul Hastings lands Kirkland M&A heavyweight as Clifford Chance adds laterals in New York
Leading this week’s high-profile moves, Paul Hastings strengthened its corporate M&A practice with the hire of Eric Schiele from Kirkland…
Latham & Watkins revenue hits $7bn high as PEP surges 30%
Latham & Watkins saw global revenue surge by 23% in 2024 to a record high of $7bn, with the growth…
‘We need more women in the rooms where influential decisions are made’ – leading M&A partners have their say
Legal Business gathered some of the leading female M&A partners at UK origin firms in the City together ahead of…
Vertical progress: CMS corporate co-heads on their plans for the practice
While CMS is perhaps best-known for its top-tier reputation in the commercial property sector, its strengths as a corporate dealmaking…
Off the hook: why Gen Z isn’t answering your calls
For senior lawyers who date back to the ancient days before the internet, the telephone remains an essential communication tool:…
Revolving Doors: Hogan Lovells and Linklaters boost competition as Simpson Thacher snaps up US funds quartet
Prompted by the ongoing increase in class action claims, Hogan Lovells has strengthened its highly regarded competition litigation team with…
‘An important piece of the puzzle’: Pinsent Masons set to broaden China footprint with new launch
Pinsent Masons has announced plans to open a new office in Shenzhen, marking another step in the firm’s ongoing expansion…
Addleshaws set to open in Poland with transfer deal for Linklaters’ Warsaw office
Addleshaw Goddard has today (18 February) confirmed plans to acquire Linklaters’ Warsaw office, marking the firm’s entry into the Polish…
Freshfields US revenues rise 26% as firm breaks £2bn mark for first time
Revenue at Freshfields rose to more than £2bn for the first time in 2023-24, the firm’s newly released LLP accounts…
DLA Piper UK IT jobs at risk as firm shifts to cloud platform
DLA Piper is in talks with its UK IT team about potential job cuts after switching to a fully cloud-based operating…
Eversheds Sutherland targets Middle East as Ranson prepares for new role
Lee Ranson is set to take up a new role in Dubai when he steps down as chief executive of…
Revolving Doors: White & Case hires Travers technology head as Fried Frank makes double hire
Starting off this week’s lateral roundup, White & Case has bolstered its global intellectual property practice and technology industry group…
‘A win-win solution’: Paul Hastings advising on investor bid to acquire TikTok’s US operations
Paul Hastings is advising a consortium of investors on an all-cash offer to acquire TikTok’s US operations and assets from…
Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves
Revolving into 2025, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has bolstered its London leveraged finance practice hiring Bryan Robson and William…
‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry
Paul Hastings finance partner Reena Gogna, who joined the firm from Weil in summer 2024, on coming into law, inspiring…
DACB to launch in New York and LA with hire of 30-strong team from pair of US firms
DAC Beachcroft is set to make a major step into the US market, recruiting a 30-strong group of lawyers from…
Eversheds Sutherland’s Ireland arm in talks to join Ireland leader William Fry
Eversheds Sutherland‘s Irish arm is in talks to join William Fry, with discussions taking place over a deal that could see…
‘We know which lanes we want to run in’: Latham’s new City chief on pay, practice priorities and partner moves
‘As a firm, we are driven, ambitious and innovative, and we thrive in competitive markets like London,’ says Latham &…