Freshfields’ top deal lawyer Mark Rawlinson quits for senior banking role at Morgan Stanley
Mark Rawlinson, one of the top City lawyers of his generation, is to quit Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to join Morgan…
Freshfields’ top deal lawyer Mark Rawlinson quits for senior banking role at Morgan Stanley
Mark Rawlinson, one of the top City lawyers of his generation, is to quit Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to join Morgan…
Magic Circle meets big four – A&O teams up with Deloitte for pioneering JV targeted at banking giants
In the first marquee joint venture between a Big Four accountant and a Magic Circle law firm, Allen & Overy…
Another lateral for White & Case as it appoints Freshfields finance partner Rubinoff
White & Case has continued its rapid recruitment drive, hiring Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer real estate finance partner Jeffrey Rubinoff.
Starting a war: Cravath lifts associate pay for the first time in almost ten years
In a move likely to trigger similar increases amongst its rivals, Cravath, Swaine & Moore has lifted associate pay for…
London head Rawlinson takes chair post at global giant Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie has appointed its first British chairman with London head Paul Rawlinson winning an election to replace current…
‘Making a splash’: Ashurst hires RBS executive in syndicated loans push
In a bid to market itself more innovatively to clients, Ashurst has hired RBS head of EMEA loan markets Dave…
A&O hires Simmons IP star Noor in patent court play
In preparation for the new Unified Patent Court (UPC), Allen & Overy (A&O) has strengthened its life sciences practice with…
Ashurst shakes up global management team with appointments across City and Australian offices
Ashurst has introduced a series of new roles to its global management team following the appointment of new Sydney-based global…
‘Evolution, not revolution’: New A&O management team sets sights on US, Europe and China growth
Continued and steady growth is the key focus for Allen & Overy‘s new management team, with senior partner Wim Dejonghe…
Charles Russell Speechlys dives into Swiss law with three partner hire to its Geneva offices
In its continued bid to strengthen its presence in the Swiss private wealth market, Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) has appointed…
SullCrom, A&O and Wachtell advise on biggest M&A deal of the year to date as Bayer makes $62bn bid for Monsanto
Sullivan & Cromwell, Allen & Overy, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz all won roles, as healthcare and agriculture giant…
Allen & Overy and Linklaters scoop roles as Nestlé launches ice cream joint venture
Allen & Overy and Linklaters have won roles on the creation of Froneri, a 50/50, €3bn joint venture between global food…
Allen & Overy bolsters US securities offering with former Skadden partner hire in Australia
Allen & Overy (A&O) has added a three-strong US securities team to its Australian operations. The team joins the firm…
Partner promotions spread evenly as Ashurst reveals reduced round
In a significant drop in numbers from last year, Ashurst has added 12 to the partnership in its 2016 promotions…
Shell slashes global panel from 11 to six post-BG merger
Shell has slashed its global panel from 11 firms to just six, with Eversheds and Reed Smith newcomers to the…
Global London: European firms move into the unknown
Last year European partners voiced their fears over the possibility of the UK leaving the EU. Now they could be…
A&O focuses on banking in reduced promotions round
Allen & Overy (A&O) has made up six in London in a reduced promotions round of 21, with almost half…
A&O and Linklaters win advisory roles on $965m financing of Travelex and UAE Exchange
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Linklaters have won roles advising on a $965m combined financing deal for UAE Exchange Centre…
‘Experience and energy’: Corporate head Penney wins Addleshaws senior partner race
Corporate head Charles Penney (pictured) has been appointed Addleshaw Goddard‘s new senior partner, replacing Monica Burch, who was first…