Dealwatch: US elite tuck into $36bn Mars-Pringles snackquisition
Five elite US law firms have helped to push through the biggest M&A deal of the year so far –…
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Revolving Doors: Davis Polk hires magic circle PE partner as Kirkland opens in Frankfurt
Davis Polk has hired an A&O Shearman corporate real estate partner in London, while Milbank and Kirkland pick off talent…
‘A real sense of momentum’: DAC Beachcroft marks tenth year of consecutive revenue growth
DAC Beachcroft has announced today (14 August) its tenth consecutive year of revenue growth, with a total turnover of £326.5m,…
‘A once-in-a-generation change’: capital markets partners size up London’s new listing rules
The FCA has rolled out its listing rules reforms in a move that aims to reinvigorate the UK’s ailing capital…
Sidley snaps up five-partner Latham team as US firms continue battle for London talent
Sidley Austin has hired five sponsor-side leveraged finance partners from Latham & Watkins in London, led by Jayanthi Sadanandan and…
Pinsents and TLT post revenue growth as results season continues
Pinsent Masons has reported a 7.2% increase in turnover to almost £650m, marking another successful year of revenue growth for…
Irwin Mitchell breaks £300m mark as DWF builds on private equity takeover with 14% hike
Irwin Mitchell has broken through the £300m mark for the first time, with revenues rising 10% on the back of a series…
Paul Hastings continues run of London structured finance laterals with Weil hire
In another boost for Paul Hastings’ London office, the US firm has recruited structured finance specialist Brian Maher as a partner from Weil…
Profit flat at Eversheds Sutherland as revenue inches up amid ‘challenging conditions’
Eversheds Sutherland has posted a modest 3% increase in revenue for its business outside of the US, with profits remaining…
Revolving Doors: Paul Weiss hires Kirkland City funds partner as US firms make moves in Paris
Transfer window stays open for summer as Paul Weiss picks up Kirkland City funds partner and Goodwin hires from Dechert.
Dentons’ UKIME revenue growth picks up pace with 6% rise
Dentons posts solid 2023-24 financial results showing UK, Ireland and Middle East regional revenue up 6% after slight dip last…
Travers Smith reaches record highs for revenue and PEP despite recent partner exits
Turning the page on last year’s disappointing financial performance, when revenue nudged up by just 1% and profit per equity…
‘At the top of UK associate compensation’ – McDermott hikes London NQ pay to $225k
McDermott Will & Emery has become the latest firm to increase pay for London associates, raising salaries for newly qualified…
Revolving Doors: Paul Weiss makes European restructuring bow as Dentons hires in new global CEO
Leading the high-profile moves this week, Paul Weiss hired Akin restructuring partner Liz Osborne in London for its much-anticipated European…
Latham, Freshfields and A&O Shearman top the nominations for Legal Business Awards 2024
Latham & Watkins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and A&O Shearman are among the most-nominated firms at the 27th annual Legal Business Awards,…
Dealwatch: Slaughters, Latham lead as Hammerson sells £1.5bn stake in Bicester Village owner
Shopping centre owners have weathered a difficult few years, with the rise of e-commerce, Covid and the cost of living…
‘Ambition remains high’: Taylor Wessing heads towards €1bn target with strong financials
Taylor Wessing has become the latest firm to announce solid results for 2023-24, revealing a 9.5% increase in global revenue…
Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird eye growth opportunities as both post 10% hike
Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird have both posted revenue growth of 10%, as major UK firms continue to…
‘Great progress everywhere but fastest in the US’: CC posts 28% Stateside hike as PEP rebounds
Clifford Chance (CC) has become the third magic circle to reveal its financial results for 2023-24, posting global revenue growth…
PEP surges at Macfarlanes with 24% rebound to record high
Macfarlanes posts 24% increase in PEP to £2.6m for 2023-24 as turnover climbs nearly 14%