Brexit battle: Nissan engages Lewis Silkin to sue Vote Leave campaign
Lewis Silkin is representing Nissan as it applies for an injunction against pro-Brexit campaign group Vote Leave.
FCA fines to companies drop by a third as banking scandals pass, while individual penalties rocket
New figures show while the total value of fines handed down by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has dropped by more than a third in the past year, new regulations relating to senior management has caused penalties to individuals to more than double over the same period.
Revolving doors: Global 100 firms reinforce in Manchester as Euro Elite player makes key lateral hires
UK regional moves were on the cards for Global 100 firms Squire Patton Boggs and Eversheds last week, while Iberian Euro Elite firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has hired senior figures from a local rival.
Leigh Day considers appeal after being found negligent in £30m toxic waste spill claim
A High Court judge has ruled Leigh Day was negligent in its duty of care to thousands of victims of a toxic waste spill after failing to secure their £30m settlement.
Litigation tactics: Solicitor-on-solicitor misconduct complaints up a third in five years
Misconduct reports against solicitors by fellow legal professionals have jumped a third in five years to more than 2,500 complaints, new figures show.
Mishcon acts for former Torex boss taking on RBS and KPMG in £128m fraud claim
Mishcon de Reya is acting in a £128m claim against the Royal Bank of Scotland and KPMG brought by former Torex Retail chief executive Neil Mitchell, with Dentons and Stephenson Harwood advising the defendants.
Easy as Pi: Magic Circle duo acts on £615m deal as Swiss manufacturer buys Premier Farnell
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Slaughter and May have advised on the acquisition of British electronics company Premier Farnell by Swiss manufacturing giant Dätwyler for £615m.
Adviser review: Drinks giant Diageo assesses UK roster
Global drinks brand Diageo has confirmed it will review its UK legal panel as its current roster was due to expire this month.
US firms Simpson Thacher and Wilson Sonsini connect for Microsoft’s $26.2bn LinkedIn purchase
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati have advised on Microsoft’s acquisition of professional social network LinkedIn for $26.2bn.
Revolving doors: Osborne Clarke and RPC strengthen City practices as WFW makes major New York hire
Several LB100 firms have announced a range of lateral hires this week, with Osborne Clarke, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), RPC and DAC Beachcroft all adding new partners.