May 27, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Where Did an Associate's Shot at Partnership Just Get a Lot Better?Partner promotions across the UK?s 50 largest law firms by revenue increased by more than a third this year, buoyed by growing market confidence and a cluster of ?transatlantic mergers.
By Suzi Ring
4 minute read
October 12, 2010 | Law.com
Controversial Law Firm Franchise to Open 50 New 'Branches'QualitySolicitors has unveiled plans to launch 50 new "branches" next month as the controversial law firm franchise moves to build a national brand for retail legal services. Chief executive Craig Holt says QualitySolicitors will be the "first, recognized 'household name' legal brand."
By Suzi Ring
3 minute read
June 10, 2011 | Law.com
Clydes and Barlows Look to Clear Path for Landmark U.K. MergerPartners at the Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Clyde & Co law firms could approve a potential merger deal as early as July, with the resulting tie-up likely to go live this year. A number of issues still need to be resolved before a deal can go ahead -- including the wide disparity in profits per equity partner between the two firms.
By Suzi Ring
4 minute read
July 22, 2010 | Law.com
British Law Firm Halliwells Closes Up ShopBritish firm Halliwells has completed the break up and sale of its business, after agreements with several law firms were approved by a court on Tuesday. The deals will protect about 700 partner and staff jobs, according to a statement by an appointed administrator.
By Suzi Ring
4 minute read
July 18, 2011 | Law.com
Murdoch Cites Legal Adviser's 'Major Mistake' in Phone Hack RoleNews Corp. head Rupert Murdoch is claiming legal adviser Harbottle & Lewis made "a major mistake" in an internal probe of phone hacking at the company's U.K. newspaper arm. Murdoch's criticism apparently involves the law firm's role in reviewing emails from News of the World staff in the wake of a criminal sentence given to editor Clive Goodman in 2007.
By Suzi Ring
4 minute read
March 14, 2011 | Corporate Counsel
Linklaters, Mishcon de Reya and Stewart Law Set for Court Battle After Bank Bonus RulingLinklaters, Mishcon de Reya and Stewarts Law are set for a high-profile battle over $69 million in unpaid bankers' bonuses after an appeal court ruling last week.
By Suzi Ring
2 minute read
February 01, 2011 | Corporate Counsel
Taking It OutsideOutsourcing escalates among U.K. firms--and draws regulators' attention.
By Sofia Lind, Suzi Ring, and Claire Rucki
4 minute read
November 09, 2010 | Law.com
White & Case Ramps Up Middle East Presence in Riyadh and Abu DhabiWhite & Case has ramped up its Middle East presence via a tie-up with the former Riyadh arm of Gide Loyrette Nouel and the hire of two new partners in Abu Dhabi. The new association will operate under the name Dr Waleed N Al-Nuwaiser in association with White & Case, and will be headed by ex-Gide corporate and commercial partner Waleed Al-Nuwaiser. Gide announced last week that it had decided to close its Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh offices effective immediately.
By Suzi Ring
3 minute read
July 15, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Rupert Murdoch Blames His Lawyers in Hacking ScandalBy Suzi Ring
4 minute read
March 17, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Loosening Old School Ties: Top UK Firms Recruiting From More Universities in Diversity PushBy Suzi Ring
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