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

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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

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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

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Freshfields, HSF Kramer lead on Sky's £1.6bn acquisition of ITV's media and entertainment arm

Freshfields advises ITV as HSF Kramer acts for Sky in deal set to reshape British TV landscape

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Katten adds DLA Piper capital markets co-chair for Miami launch

Josh Kaufman joins as managing partner of new office and lead partner of Katten's public company advisory practice

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Promotions were spread across firm’s main offshore, European and Asian offices

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Board Intelligence strikes partnership with Danish legaltech start-up Juristic

Collaboration will help board technology and advisory firm strengthen its Nordic presence

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reed Smith launches AI Leadership Programme based at Cornell University

Initiative will help firm’s partners advance their AI strategy and governance know-how

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