Excess cash in a Belgian M&A context
Jérôme Terfve and Guillaume Charlier report on the treatment of excess cash in M&A transactions by the Belgian authorities
M&A perspectives: Jennifer Bethlehem
Why did you decide to become an M&A lawyer, and has it lived up to expectations? I became an M&A lawyer because I was instantly drawn to the pace and diversity that comes with being at the centre of a transaction – I don’t think my personality would work well not knowing everything about everything …
Paul Hastings picks up highly-rated Weil acquisition finance partner in London
Paul Hastings has recruited finance partner Reena Gogna in London, marking the latest hire for the acquisitive US firm in the City.
‘Shaping the City’s tech industry’ – Perkins Coie lands in London with hire of private equity veteran Bagshaw
US West Coast firm becomes latest to target London tech transactions market with eye-catching hire of ex-White & Case dealmaker West Coast firm Perkins Coie has become the latest US player to set up shop in London, launching a technology-focused corporate practice led by former White & Case, Linklaters and Clifford Chance partner Ian Bagshaw …
Stressing the positives – why opening up about the demands of City life helps everyone
If you knew nothing about City law and the gender diversity problems it has at senior levels, you certainly wouldn’t think there were any issues when reading our feature on dealmakers and stress.
‘We’ve gone a long way but are by no means complacent’ – embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion in the legal profession
Travers Smith partner and senior LGBTQ+ champion Daniel Gerring discusses with Legal Business the importance for law firms to avoid complacency and how they should continue to persevere with LGBTQ+ inclusion.
‘When organisations aren’t intersectional, they ask people to leave parts of themselves behind’
Hogan Lovells commercial litigator and Legally Lesbians initiative founder Jacqui Rhule-Dagher talks coming out, representation, and the importance of intersectionality.
Stress test – partners on how they deal with a life under pressure
‘The personality types attracted to law often highly value accuracy and delivering the “perfect” answer, but that single-minded goal can be almost impossible in our business – it’s something that can be detrimental to your health and your relationships with your team and family.’ As Hogan Lovells’ UK managing partner Penny Angell explains, the challenge …
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‘Non-binary people aren’t going away, no matter how much hate is expressed towards us’
ESG Champion Oscar Davies on being a role model at the Bar and the importance of allies.
The China conundrum – why so many US law firms are pulling out
Once seen as the next big thing for all self-respecting international law firms, China is now seeing a wave of retrenchment by US firms, with Morrison Foerster the latest to close an office in Beijing – Alex Ryan spoke to those who know the market to find out why As statements of intent go, they …
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