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  • March 8, 2012 |

    Travers targets new US links as referral partners bulk up in the City

    Travers Smith is reviewing its US relationships in the wake of a number of its referral firms bulking up their UK law offerings in the City. The top 50 UK law firm has traditionally worked with US institutions such as Ropes & Gray, Goodwin Procter and Proskauer Rose – all of which have expanded in London in recent years.

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  • March 1, 2012 | International Edition

    The long, long haul - can the magic circle break America?

    As attention turns to emerging economies, London's top firms continue to press on in the US. Georgina Stanley asks whether a breakthrough is finally in sight

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  • March 1, 2012 |

    The long, long haul - can the magic circle break America?

    As attention turns to emerging economies, London's top firms continue to press on in the US. Georgina Stanley asks whether a breakthrough is finally in sight

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  • February 19, 2012 |

    Skadden, Shearman and NCTM line up on latest Italian fashion IPO

    A trio of law firms have won roles on the latest listing of an Italian fashion brand as luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli gears up to launch a Milan initial public offering (IPO). Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Shearman & Sterling and NCTM are all advising on the proposed listing of the cashmere clothing fashion brand, which comes after Italian brands Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada concluded listings last year in Italy and Hong Kong respectively.

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  • February 8, 2012 |

    Misys GC takes acting CEO role amid £2bn merger

    FTSE 250 technology company Misys has handed general counsel Tom Kilroy a role on the company's board as acting CEO amid £2bn merger negotiations with Swiss rival Temenos. Misys announced the appointment on 8 February after former chief executive Mike Lawrie's resignation from the company. Kilroy (pictured) has taken over the CEO role with immediate effect, although Lawrie will remain at Misys until 31 March this year.

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  • February 2, 2012 |

    K&L Gates merges with Italian indie to launch in Milan

    K&L Gates is set to merge with Italian firm Marini Salsi Picciau Studio Legale, giving the firm its first presence in the country. The new Milan office will become the US firm's 41st office globally and gifts the firm capabilities in a range of practices including corporate, infrastructure projects, restructuring and bankruptcy, as well as litigation and arbitration.

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  • January 26, 2012 |

    A&O and Linklaters top slim 2011 EMEA capital markets rankings as volumes dip

    Allen & Overy (A&O) and Linklaters have topped Thomson Reuters' EMEA rankings for bank roles on debt and equity capital markets (ECM) transactions in 2011 – a year in which the volume of debt issues fell more than 7%. A&O advised managers on 472 debt issues generating proceeds of $272.5bn (£175.1bn) to head the bank-side rankings across the EMEA region, with Linklaters, Clifford Chance (CC), Davis Polk & Wardwell and Cahill Gordon & Reindel making up the rest of the top five.

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  • January 19, 2012 |

    A fresh start - reinvigorating one of America's leading law firms

    After a few tough years, O'Melveny has a new chair and a revamped strategy. Drew Combs reports

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  • January 12, 2012 |

    At last Davis Polk hits the City, but is the Wall St leader ready to go on offensive?

    Suzanna Ring sizes up Davis Polk & Wardwell's prospects as the US leader makes its English law debut in the City...

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  • January 10, 2012 |

    Morgan Stanley and News Corp confirm new top in-house lawyers

    Morgan Stanley and News Corporation have both confirmed the appointment of new top in-house lawyers. At Morgan Stanley, Eric Grossman is being promoted to succeed Francis Barron as the company's next chief legal officer. Barron, whose retirement was announced earlier this week, joined the financial services giant in July 2010 after 32 years at Cravath Swaine & Moore...

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