DWF launches in Singapore with Eversheds Sutherland hires
DWF is set to open its first Singapore office with hires from Eversheds Sutherland, including managing partner Oommen Mathew.
Alex Taylor
Alex is The Lawyer’s international editor. He joined in 2017 as a reporter covering litigation and the Bar, leaving in 2019 and returning in 2021.
Mayer Brown and Stephenson Harwood act on Ampersand building sale
Mayer Brown and Stephenson Harwood won key roles on Emperor International Holdings £260m acquisition of Soho’s Ampersand Building.
Clifford Chance and Linklaters win key roles on £500m Blackstone deal
Clifford Chance and Linklaters won the top roles as Blackstone acquired a majority interest in workspace provider The Office Group (TOG) for roughly £500m.
Irwin Mitchell hunts for new GC after retirement
Irwin Mitchell is looking for a new general counsel after long-serving consultant Kevin Cunningham decided to retire.
Clifford Chance boosts New York office with two partner hires
Clifford Chance has bolstered its New York insurance offering with the hire of two partners from Greenberg Traurig and Duane Morris.
Raft of firms advise on $13.7bn Amazon Whole Foods takeover
A raft of firms have been drafted to advise on the $13.7bn (£10.7bn) acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon.
Katten secures Old War Office deal for Raffles
US firm Katten Muchin Rosenman has secured a deal for French luxury hotel brand Raffles to take over management of the Old War Office in London.
Pinsent Masons hires three-partner team for Dublin launch
Pinsent Masons is opening in Dublin with a three-partner team, marking its fourth office launch in 18 months.
Clifford Chance and Simpson Thacher advise on €12bn Blackstone deal
Clifford Chance and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have won top roles on the €12.3bn sale of Blackstone’s warehouses and logistics business Logicor.
Bar Council names new chief executive
The Bar Council has named Malcolm Cree as its new chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO Stephen Crowne who will retire this year after filling the role for four years.