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PARTNER HIRE

Shearman hires Allen & Overy partner to boost London leveraged finance practice

Head of direct lending and India practice chair Sanjeev Dhuna will co-head European team
FINANCIAL RESULTS

Portugal's Abreu Advogados shrugs off Covid-19 impact as revenue climbs to €33.6m

Revenue growth is 12% higher in 2020 than the previous 12 months pre-pandemic
OFFICE OPENINGS

Kirkland & Ellis opens Austin office to tap into city's tech and renewable energy markets

New office is the firm's third in Texas, adding to its presence in Houston and Dallas
ONLINE MARKETING COURSE

You can't charm directory researchers - it is about getting the process right

Consultant Alex Holtum argues that prioritisation is the key to maximising directory rankings
GC INTERVIEW

David Chameli: 'The best way to understand a business is to walk in the steps of the employees'

Heritage-Crystal Clean's GC on ESG, learning a company's ropes first-hand and the importance of mentoring
IN-HOUSE

Around the House: GCs arrive at Commonwealth and Passport

Round-up of in-house moves also sees Allianz Australia name a new GC and Finnish energy company Fortum promote one of its own
ACQUISITION

UK-listed owner of Rosenblatt snaps up Memery Crystal for £30m

RBG Holdings adds 29-partner London corporate boutique to portfolio
PROMOTIONS

Eversheds makes up 22 in latest Europe-focused round

One in ten of the firm's new UK partners are of an ethnic minority, in line with its targets, and 40% are women
MANAGEMENT SHAKE UP

Chiomenti ushers in new management team in revamp to boost institutional roots

Senior partner Francesco Tedeschini becomes chairman at head of new leadership team
OFFICE OPENINGS

Withers opens in Boston as it hires trio of patent partners from Burns & Levinson

New team expands firm's global tech practice, focusing on life sciences and venture capital
PROMOTIONS

Top Nigerian law firm Banwo & Ighodalo promotes three to partnership

The 15-partner firm underlines commitment to 'organic growth' as Nigeria's legal market gains international focus
APPOINTMENTS

Leading arbitration silk leaves Essex Court Chambers for Brick Court

Vernon Flynn is third silk to depart after China sanctions; Brick Court also takes on former Hong Kong chief justice
RANKINGS

Latham & Watkins and Linklaters top Refinitiv's global capital markets advisory rankings

First quarter activity surges, with records set in global junk bond issuance and IPOs
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

NFL-based rule sees law firms boost leadership diversity at a faster pace than peers

Early adopters of Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule outpace non-adopters by more than 30 times