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Walkers elevates 14 to partner in reduced global promotions round
Promotions were spread across firm’s main offshore, European and Asian offices
Debevoise disputes co-chair wins IBA’s Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award
Catherine Amirfar recognised for her ‘extraordinary impact’ in her field and helping women advance their legal careers
Linklaters and Jones Day advise on German firm RENK’s acquisition of David Brown Defence
Acquisition will support Augsburg-based RENK’s portfolio across the naval sector
Sullivan & Cromwell launches German litigation practice with Hengeler partner duo
Commercial disputes lawyers Philipp Hanfland and Maximilian Bülau join in Frankfurt as practice co-heads
Board Intelligence strikes partnership with Danish legaltech start-up Juristic
Collaboration will help board technology and advisory firm strengthen its Nordic presence
Kirkland tops global M&A rankings after strongest first half for dealmaking since records began
Chicago-founded giant comfortably ahead of Skadden and Sullivan & Cromwell in second and third spot respectively
Goldman Sachs promotes deputy to acting GC role after Epstein-linked CLO officially steps down
Michael Bosworth replaces Kathy Ruemmler, who resigned from the role on 30 June
Majority of business leaders expect M&A activity to increase in 2026 - report
Norton Rose Fulbright and Mergermarket survey shows 52% of execs anticipate rising deal levels
Macfarlanes ups NQ salary to £150k, matches Magic Circle
Leading City independent ups NQ salary from £140k alongside pay bumps for trainees that sees it exceed the Magic Circle
Withers promotes 12 partners across the US, UK and Singapore
New CEO Ceri Vokes says global round reflects firm’s talent pipeline and international ambitions
Eversheds Sutherland adds Paris funds team from Willkie Farr
Partner Tiana Rambatomanga joins at head of three-strong team to launch UK-headquartered firm’s Paris fund structuring practice
Sidley hits Clifford Chance for top restructuring duo in London
Clifford Chance’s global restructuring co-head Philip Hertz and London restructuring lead Melissa Coakley join Sidley as US firm continues City hiring spree
Reed Smith launches AI Leadership Programme based at Cornell University
Initiative will help firm’s partners advance their AI strategy and governance know-how
Balfour Beatty lines up legal head replacement as GC heads for SSE
Ed Egerton will join from AtkinsRéalis in September, succeeding Tracey Wood
Simmons posts 12% revenue jump to £690m as PEP grows 11%
Latest results continue long-term growth trend, with profits increasing 43% in five years