Global firm appoints new Africa chief following controversy over leadership of Johannesburg arm
Move completes modernisation of Magic Circle UK firm's management structure following election of first managing partner
Some 26 firms appointed globally following competitive tender that assessed candidates' D&I and energy transition capabilities
Some 31% of firms eyeing potential share sale at some point in the next 12-18 months, according to Habour
Lara Thyagarajan is the latest in a trio of recent Sidley hires from US financial regulatory agencies
Free-to-attend event supported by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee will take place on 3 December
The Magic Circle firm has underlined its commitment to dealing with climate change by selecting five climate tech-focused startups for Fast Forward's fifth edition
Cleary, Boies Schiller, Fried Frank and Cadwalader match Cravath with 15% bonus increase to $115,000 at top end of scale
Unveiling of private wealth arm comes as shares resume trading ahead of expected 4.8% increase in first half income
The six appointments doubles the number of partner promotions seen in 2020
UK Top 50 firms' combined revenue would sit at around £735m
London lawyer was previously lined up to join New York firm as part of a three-partner team
Agreement gives PwC Australia customers access to Checkbox’s workflow automation platform
Firm said recent £60m credit line will help it to ‘selectively execute’ on M&A pipeline
Measures including provisions for remote hearings feature in BVI International Arbitration Centre's 2021 rules update
Amid surging deal activity, Weil promotes record-breaking 26 partners; Simpson Thacher elevates 31
Senior corporate hire from Pinsent Masons helps rebuild presence following split with Routledge Modise
Parveet Singh Gandoak brings cross-border deals experience across Southeast Asia and India
US firms dominate global ranking with domestic deals accounting for almost half of record-breaking worldwide activity, according to Refinitiv
Recruits also arrive from A&L Goodbody and DLA Piper adding three partners and a counsel across firm's Dublin and London offices