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Birketts enjoys bumper growth in 2015/16
Ipswich-based outfit Birketts has become the latest LB 100 firm to report its financials, with revenue growing 10 per cent from £35.1m in 2014/15 to £38.7m last year.
Freeths revenue tops £60m
Freeths' revenue grew 14 per cent over 2015/16 from £55.8m to £63.8m, continuing its strong financial run.
Revolving doors: 6 June
A round-up of moves from around the globe.
Hershey Trust CCO put on leave amid internal strife
The top in-house lawyer at the $12 billion Hershey Trust Company, the chocolate company's controlling shareholder, has been put on administrative leave amid infighting on the board and state i...
SRA unveils new codes of conduct
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has unveiled the initial form of ambitious plans to simplify its handbook and code of conduct.
Spotlight on Olswang as MPs question BHS fees
International firm Olswang will be in the spotlight this week over its role in the sale of retail giant BHS.
9th Circuit strikes copyright suit against Madonna
Madonna was sued for plagiarism over her 1990 hit “Vogue,” but a federal appellate court has sided with the pop icon after finding that the lawsuit had nothing to it.
Figures show BAME candidates less likely to make it as judges than white counterparts
The Official Statistics Bulletin published by the Judicial Appointments commission has revealed that black and minority ethnic lawyers applying to become judges are far less likely to succeed than the...
Allens CIO bets on Australian legal sector AI boom
The chief information officer at Australian law firm Allens believes that the rise of AI at large law firms in the country is fast approaching, but is sceptical that such technology will replace human...
West and Kardashian lawsuit offers a choice - $30 million or an apology
A lawsuit filed against a former employee of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian offers an interesting choice for the defendant.
Shearman ramps up associate pay as talent war heats up
Newly-qualified lawyers at Shearman & Sterling will see their salaries increase by £7,000 to £95,000 this year, with the firm dishing out higher pay across the associate ranks as C...
Quinn Emanuel launches Zurich outpost
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has opened its eighth European office, launching a Zurich outpost that will have a focus on high-stakes disputes.
US law firm announces Hong Kong expansion
Pillsbury has announced that it will open its intended office in Hong Kong as part of its expansion plans in Asia-Pacific.
Investigators swoop on Google in Paris
French police and prosecutors swooped on Google's Paris offices on Tuesday, intensifying a tax-fraud probe amid accusations from across Europe that the Internet giant doesn't pay its fair...
Survey shows oil and gas industry expects strong rebound in M&A
In the face of slow commodity price recovery in the oil and gas sector, a new research report by international law firm Ashurst reveals strong intentions for M&A activity in the global oil and gas...
Diversity pays off for legal teams
According to a survey released by consulting firm Acritas, 'very diverse' legal teams perform better and get 25 per cent more of clients' total legal spend than teams that are 'not at...
Former lawyer made ANZ Bank CFO
Michelle Jablko has been appointed chief financial officer at ANZ Bank, the only woman to hold the position at a big four bank.
DAC Beachcroft makes first NI 'best friend' deal
DAC Beachcroft has agreed a formal 'best friends' relationship with Northern Irish firm McKinty & Wright.
HSF warns of US clampdown on tax evasion in Asia-Pacific
Lawyers from Herbert Smith Freehills and specialist US tax firm Sharp Partners are advising financial institutions in Singapore and Hong Kong on the potential impacts of a clampdown by the US Departme...
Frontrunner Jacobs made Linklaters senior partner
M&A heavyweight Charlie Jacobs has defeated competition from corporate colleagues Aedamar Comiskey and Jean-Pierre Blumberg to be made the new senior partner at Magic Circle firm Linklaters.