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Kennedys continues LatAm push
Kennedys has opened offices in Chile and Colombia, having announced it was opening in Brazil and Peru only last month.
Weightmans to overhaul strategy as profit and PEP tumble
Weightmans' turnover increased by just 6.6 per cent in the 2015/16 financial year despite a major merger, while profit per equity partner tumbled.
A&O hires finance team in New York
In a bid to expand its US presence, Allen & Overy has hired a team of five leveraged finance partners in New York.
Nextlaw Labs turns to AI for new Brexit offering
Dentons' tech joint venture is developing a new tool to help lawyers assess the impact of Brexit on companies' contracts.
Mishcon de Reya PEP hits £1m
Revenue is up 16 per cent at high flying City firm Mishcon de Reya, as average profit per equity partner (PEP) hits £1m for the first time.
Penningtons Manches sees revenue rise and PEP tumble
The costs of investment and a merger have been felt at Penningtons Manches, which has reported a lift in revenue but a tumble in profits per equity partner (PEP) for the financial year 2015/16.
“Stairway to Heaven” verdict appealed
According to court paper, the plaintiff who failed to convince a Los Angeles jury that Led Zeppelin plagiarised elements of the band's 1971 rock anthem "Stairway to Heaven" plans to appe...
NRF launches new global PPP tool
Norton Rose Fulbright has partnered with the Sydney-based Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) to produce a new risk tool to assist in building a pipeline of viable public-private partnership (P...
Accountants narrow the pay gap on lawyers
New research suggests that accountants are closing the pay gap on lawyers, as oversupply and the growing use of paralegals cause salary depression in the legal sector.
Charles Russell Speechlys sees revenue and net profit rise
In its first full year of trading since merging with Speechly Bircham in November 2014, revenues at Charles Russell Speechlys rose 4 per cent to £140m.
Green calls in Schillings to challenge MP
Former BHS owner Philip Green has instructed Schillings to demand an 'immediate apology' from Frank Field MP, who co-led the inquiry into the retailer's collapse.
Top law firm warns Aus firms on data breach program
Jones Day has warned that Australian companies need to create and implement data breach programs, and fast, lest they face increased risk of aggressive litigation.
Messy UK exit from the EU could cost global M&A market $1.6trn
Baker & McKenzie has warned that a 'disorderly' exit of the UK from the EU could cost the global M&A market up to $1.6 trillion.
Cravath and Skadden among firms leading in Yahoo acquisition
Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom are among the firms to have advised in telecom behemoth Verizon's US$4.83 billion cash deal to purchase internet giant Yaho...
NRF expands in Africa with Kenyan alliance
Norton Rose Fulbright has deepened its footprint in Africa by entering into a strategic alliance with Kenyan law firm Walker Kontos.
Judge rules bitcoin is not money in laundering case
In what is believed to be the first money-laundering prosecution involving bitcoin, a Miami judge has ruled that the virtual currency isn't the same as money and thrown out criminal charges ag...
Law firm's bank account linked to stolen Malaysian $1bn
Shearman & Sterling has unwittingly become caught up in the biggest ever asset seizure by the US Department of Justice's anti-corruption unit.
MPs criticise law firms involved in BHS sale
A report published by MPs today finds that Olswang and Magic Circle outfit Linklaters are among those advisers 'culpable' for the collapse of BHS.
HFW posts strong results
Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has reported a 3 per cent revenue increase for 2015/16, from £139m to £141.1m, and an 11 per cent increase in net profit to £42.1m.
King & Spalding advises Henkel on $3.6bn acquisition
King & Spalding has advised German-based manufacturer Henkel on the $3.6 billion acquisition financing for its purchase of US household products business Sun Products Corporation.