BLM names new managing partner after sudden retirement
BLM has named Vivienne Williams as its new managing partner following the sudden retirement of Gary Allison eight months into his tenure.
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Winston & Strawn strengthens Dubai office with double Eversheds hire
Winston & Strawn has announced the hires of partner Ben Bruton and counsel Nich Sharratt from Eversheds Sutherland into the firm’s Dubai office.
Vario launches growth target in Australia as Paul Garth leads recruitment drive
Pinsent Masons has set a recruitment target of 50 to 80 lawyers to join Vario in Australia by April 2018.
BLM searches for new managing partner after shock retirement
BLM managing partner Gary Allison has chosen to retire from the firm eight months into a three-year term as firm’s struggles continue.
DAC Beachcroft eyes Latin America after 10% growth in profit
DAC Beachcroft managing partner David Pollitt said the firm is looking to continue its Latin American growth after announcing incremental turnover growth and strong performances in pre-tax profits and profit per member.
DWF breaks into Latin America through local tie-ups
DWF has announced a trio of associations in South America as the firm continues its rapid international expansion strategy.
Eversheds and Pinsent Masons lose spots on West Yorkshire panel
Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons have been dropped from the West Yorkshire local authority legal framework panel, while Bond Dickinson has won a spot for the first time.
Gateley posts double digit growth in revenue and profits for second year since IPO
Gateley’s revenue has increased by 15.7 per cent from £67m to £77.6m in its second full year as a listed entity.
Slaughters partner Leung retires after 26 years
Slaughter and May partner Miranda Leung has retired from the partnership for personal reasons after 26 years with the firm, The Lawyer can reveal.
Reed Smith wins first major refinancing deal through ex-KWM team
Reed Smith has advised Jefferies International in the firm’s first major refinancing deal through its ex-King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) team.
Weightmans posts 21% rise in profits while turnover stays static
Weightmans has recorded a 21 per cent rise in profits as turnover remained static at £95m for the second year in a row, 2016/17 financial results show.
Clifford Chance tops magic circle growth with 11% revenue boost to £1.54bn
Clifford Chance has posted turnover growth of 11 per cent, the highest of its peer group, as turnover passed the £1.5bn mark for the first time.