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‘It hasn’t been easy’: Fieldfisher concludes European odyssey with long-awaited Spanish launch
Fieldfisher’s recent frenetic push into key European markets has culminated on 25 September with a much-anticipated tie-up in Spain with local firm JAUSAS. The combination, which will operate under the …
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Deal round-up: Travers advises Shazam on Apple buyout as Freshfields and Norton Rose strike gold on $18bn mining merger
In the latest flurry of deals, Travers Smith has represented popular mobile app Shazam on its buyout by tech giant Apple, while a raft of international firms have benefitted from …
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Hogan Lovells – Insight Events 2019
Need convincing that a career in law is for you? Want to meet real-life, on-the-ground lawyers (who could your future colleagues)? Want to make yourself known to recruiters before you …
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Dentons combines with Malaysia’s Zain & Co.
Dentons is continuing on its path towards world domination with the launch of its tie-up with Malaysia firm Zain & Co. Zain & Co. is a full-service firm whose key …
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The no-plan plan – MoJ sets out disputes contingency guidance for a no-deal Brexit
As the UK careens towards the March 2019 deadline, the Government has released a contingency plan outlining rules for cross-border European disputes in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Guidance …
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Deal watch: City high-flyers land jumbo £4.4bn BA pension deal as Blackstone’s buying spree continues
City heavyweights Allen & Overy (A&O), Clifford Chance (CC) and Eversheds Sutherland have landed key roles on Legal & General’s £4.4bn buy-in of the British Airways pension scheme as advisers …
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DWF revenue jumps to £236m ahead of stock exchange float
DWF has added 18% to its top line as the thrusting national operator gears up to become the largest UK law firm float yet. Revenue at the top 25 firm …
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Government letter reveals conditions of ex-SFO boss Green’s Slaughter and May role
Following the much-anticipated confirmation of David Green’s move to Slaughter and May earlier this week, a government document has revealed the extent of limitations on the ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) …
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Bircham Dyson Bell and Pitmans seek reversal of revenue fortunes with £52m merger bid
The partnerships at City law firm Bircham Dyson Bell (BDB) and Reading-headquartered Pitmans will this month vote on a proposed merger to create a £50m-plus firm. A merger would be …
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News round-up, 12 September
Need help with commercial awareness? The Lex 100 rounds up some interesting news stories from around the web. 1. Morrisons faces employment tribunal claim over equal pay [via The Guardian] …
