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Eversheds Sutherland and King & Wood Mallesons forge exclusive alliance
KWM will close six offices across Europe and the Middle East with the teams expected to transfer to Eversheds Sutherland
Latham builds London funds team with twin hire from Sidley
‘Next generation’ partner Mateja Maher departs after three-and-a-half years at Chicago giant
Plexus Law sold out of administration saving 540 jobs
National defendant insurance firm is acquired by owner of AxiomDWFM and Ince & Co
Latham scoops high-profile London capital markets champion from Freshfields
Mark Austin, author of UK government's Secondary Capital Raising Review, joins US giant
Shearman finance partner joins Freshfields in London
Structured products and derivatives specialist one of three finance partner laterals unveiled by UK firm in London and New York
Post Office calls in new team to replace HSF as Horizon IT inquiry adviser
Burges Salmon instructed to advise on scandal inquiry but HSF retains role advising on ‘other matters’
The elite Wall Street legal teams advising on the blockbuster A&O Shearman merger
John Malpas explores the thinking behind the appointment of Davis Polk and Simpson Thacher to advise on the planned A&O/Shearman tie-up
‘Opportunistic and strategic’ – Allen & Overy’s bold move to crack the lucrative US market
For the first time in decades the four international UK Magic Circle firms will no longer be marching in strategic tandem, reports John Malpas
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling unveil ‘transformative’ merger plan to create $3.4bn firm
Deal would forge unique ‘integrated global elite firm’ both sides claim ahead of partner votes
Singapore partner succeeds London investigations specialist at helm of Baker McKenzie’s financial institutions group
Annual practice and sector group leadership refresh also ushers in new tax, IP and tech chiefs
S&C, Cleary, Ropes & Gray and Hengeler line up for $4.25bn Baxter Biopharma Solutions sale
Deal sees Advent and Warburg Pincus turn to longstanding advisers as they unveil standalone services business
ECJ to review German law banning outside investment in law firms
Case brought by Berlin legaltech entrepreneur could have ‘far reaching consequences’ for EU legal services
CMS and Addleshaw Goddard unveil record partnership rounds – but fewer women make the grade
Gender diversity of new partners slips at both firms after strong gains for women in recent years
Linklaters ‘redesigns’ low-cost arm and commits to remote working model
Limitless by Linklaters will offer alternative legal services without need for regional hub, firm says
White & Case revenue edges down to $2.83bn as PEP drops back from record high
New York firm expresses satisfaction with 2022 performance given economic headwinds as PEP declines by 20%
‘Such a vibrant light’ – renowned crisis management specialist Richard Levick dies at 65
Levick Strategic Communications' founder was one of the legal profession's best-known advisers
Ince Group calls in administrators
Troubled listed top 50 UK law firm seeks buyer after major creditor withdraws support
London disputes boutique hires HSF partner to launch white-collar practice
Herbert Smith Freehills proves fertile ground for senior Seladore Legal recruits
Professional vandalism or conscientious objection: UK lawyers' eco-declaration sparks national debate over 'cab-rank' rule
Barristers' pledge not to take instructions relating to fossil fuel projects criticised by Bar Council head and could lead to disciplinary action
Trailblazing women leaders, diversity campaigners and businesses recognised in Women and Diversity in Law Awards
Winners unveiled at London ceremony dedicated to professionals making the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive