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Cooley on the hunt for London's top partners
Silicon Valley law firm Cooley is gearing up for a London launch and is said to be on the hunt for premium partners.
UK's largest law firms growing faster than mid-market firms
The UK's largest law firms are growing faster than their mid-size counterparts.
UK's next record divorce battle begins
Sir Chris Hohn, founder of the Children's Investment Fund, and his ex-wife Jamie have begun proceedings in UK courts which could lead to his paying her US $1.4m
Legal bills push Gordon Ramsay into loss
Legal bills of £2.3m in the year to August 31 took celebrity chef onto the verge of a pre-tax loss, with a bad lease cost dragging the business into the black with a final loss of £6.4m.
Quindell looks to increase legal division staff
Outsourcing company Quindell plc wants 1,500 workers in its legal division staff by the end of 2014.
Clifford Chance looks to cut down management
Clifford Chance is set to vote next month on whether or not it should cut down its management committee from 16 to nine.
British companies fined over £500m
Regulators are expected to increase penalty action against individuals.
Chelsea Football Club appoints first ever head of legal
James Bonington has been appointed as Chelsea Football Club's first ever head of legal.
Firms offered funds to increase management skills
Law firms in the UK are being granted up to £300k to improve their management skills, which fall behind international competitors.
Fairpoint Group plc completes acquisition of Simpson Millar
The financial services company has a £20m funding facility to make further acquisitions in the debt and legal services markets.
Mid-size firms in South of England outperform larger counterparts
A new survey has recorded a six per cent increase for mid-size firms and a thre per cent increase for larger firms in terms of revenue growth in the south of England.
UK intelligence under legal spotlight
Legal action has forced UK intelligence to reveal secret policy for mass surveillance of residents' Facebook and Google use.
Tribunal fees deterring employees from suing employers
A shock drop in the number of claims being taken to employment tribunals has sparked a reaction from the top trade union body.
Technology's redefinition of the financial sector
The convergence of the technology and financial sectors is happening at pace, making this a key focus for regulators, says Lucy Frew of Kemp Little.
ABS impact on personal injury marketplace
Firms adopting Alternative Business Structure status have achieved a significant share of the overall market in a number of legal areas.
Magic circle salary increases reveal competition for talent
Magic circle firms have experienced widespread salary increases as part of the post-recession, indicating that competition is intensifying for the best young legal talent from across the pond.
Mischons launches private client office
Law firm Mischon de Reya has become the latest law firm to launch a UK wealth business, establishing Mayfair Private in conjunction with wealth firm Opus Private.
No marriage for half of 20-year-olds
Half of all 20 year olds will never get married, says new research which points ot a generational shift away from marriage.
Linkaters aims to increase female membership by 2018
Linkaters has announced it is aiming for 30 per cent female membership on its executive committee and international board by 2018, making it the first magic circle firm to set gender diversity targets.
Eversheds property chief to leave to start boutique
William Naunton, head of the global property team, is setting up a boutique practice with colleague and tax partner Clive Jones after they both serve out a 12-month notice period in January.