New year’s (dispute) resolutions
From AI to ESG and class actions, top London litigators predict the hottest litigation trends for 2024 If the view of London litigators on the coming year could be summarised in a single word, it would be ‘more’.
Revolving doors: Departures from Clifford Chance and Linklaters as US firms continue to snap up talent in London
Paul Weiss continued to cut a swathe through the London market this week with a double partner hire from Clifford Chance. The US firm brought over Legal 500 private equity leading individual Christopher Sullivan, who led the UK private equity practice at CC, and acquisition finance partner Taner Hassan, who joins as head of European …
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Paul Weiss hits CC for private equity partner duo as magic circle offensive continues
Showing no signs of winding down for Christmas, Paul Weiss has continued its aggressive London recruitment drive with the double hire of Clifford Chance private equity partner Christopher Sullivan and acquisition finance partner Taner Hassan.
Revolving doors: Paul Weiss makes another key London hire as firms bolster disputes and finance teams
In a continuation of Paul Weiss’ impressive recruitment efforts in London, Nicole Kar has joined the US firm as a partner, according to a source familiar with the situation. Recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame for her expertise in competition law, Kar has dedicated more than twenty years of her career to Linklaters, joining …
Shearman partners overlooked in Allen & Overy leadership race
In a move that may not come as a surprise to most, Allen & Overy (A&O) has unveiled a list of contenders for the managing and senior partner roles, with no Shearman & Sterling partners in the race. Private capital group co-chair and global banking practice co-head Philip Bowden (pictured) is among three lawyers vying …
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‘The firm is in excellent shape’: Boies Schiller elects new chair
Partners at Boies Schiller Flexner have elected New York-based litigator and white-collar defence and internal investigations partner Matthew Schwartz as chair. Schwartz will step into the role from 1 January 2025 to serve for a three-year term. He will take over from current chair and co-founder David Boies, who has held the position since the …
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