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  • May 3, 2012 |

    Escaping groundhog law - can Simmons break the cycle of disappointment?

    As its key rivals bet on aggressive global expansion, Simmons is continuing its efforts to be a top-tier player under its own steam. Sofia Lind asks if the firm has the drive and ambition to avoid being the City's perennial also-ran

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  • May 1, 2012 |

    RPC and Charles Russell promotions see duo made up at both firms

    Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) and Charles Russell have both announced their annual partner promotions, with two lawyers made up to each of the firm's partnerships. Both of RPC's new partners are based in the firm's London headquarters, with Paul Joseph made up in intellectual property (IP), and Andy McGregor added to the top rank in the commercial disputes group.

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  • April 26, 2012 |

    Senior UBS lawyer join's Ashurst's London litigation team

    Ashurst has strengthened its London litigation practice with hire of David Capps from UBS, where he was EMEA head of litigation and regulatory investigations. Capps, who focuses on regulatory, disputes and risk management issues in the financial services sector, will join the UK top 20 firm in June.

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  • April 25, 2012 |

    Stephenson Harwood advises former UBS exec on FSA supervision fine appeal win

    Stephenson Harwood has taken a key role in overturning a Financial Services Authority (FSA) decision to fine a former UBS executive for misconduct in relation to compliance failures that occurred under his supervision. The firm acted for John Pottage, the former chief executive of UBS's UK wealth management division, on his successful appeal against the £100,000 fine.

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  • April 23, 2012 |

    Linklaters seals Allens alliance deal as Davies secures MP reappointment

    Linklaters and Australia's Allens Arthur Robinson have sealed their exclusive alliance deal as the magic circle firm's partnership confirmed managing partner Simon Davies' second term in office. The deal, confirmed by partner votes at both firms on Friday (20 April), will come into effect on 1 May and will take the form of an alliance, with the pair maintaining separate profit pools.

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  • April 19, 2012 |

    TfL to review advisers in wake of combination with Greater London Authority legal team

    Transport for London (TfL) has launched its first panel review in five years, with the new roster to include work for the Greater London Authority (GLA), which now sits within TfL's remit. The review, which is expected to conclude later this year, marks TfL's first panel exercise since 2007, when the public transport company appointed a 12-strong line-up covering major projects and mainstream work.

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  • April 19, 2012 |

    The networking group for women attracting some very senior support

    "Women's networking groups usually present little in the way of editorial excitement. However, things start to look more interesting when the group in question is spearheaded by Goldman Sachs, runs a FTSE 100-based mentoring programme and has been kept a fairly well-guarded secret..."

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  • April 18, 2012 |

    White & Case seals hire of Freehills mining chief for Hong Kong office

    John Tivey, the lead partner in the mining practice at Freehills, is leaving the Australian firm to join White & Case in Hong Kong, reports The Asian Lawyer. Freehills has confirmed that Tivey has resigned and will be joining White & Case later in the year. In a statement, chief executive partner Gavin Bell called Tivey's departure "regrettable" but said the parting was amicable. He also stated that the firm's mining practice would remain strong.

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  • April 17, 2012 |

    College of Law agrees £200m sale to Montagu and charity arm spin-off

    The College of Law has agreed a £200m sale of its legal education and training business to buyout house Montagu Private Equity, in a deal which marks the end of a strategic review by the charity's governors. The College announced the sale today (17 April) at the same time as announcing that its charitable activities will be spun off into a separate entity to be known as The Legal Education Foundation.

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  • April 12, 2012 |

    Ashurst signs up corporate team in Italy

    Ashurst has strengthened its Milan office with the hire of a corporate team lead by Alessandro Giovannelli from Italian independent Pavia & Ansaldo. Giovannelli, who will take over as head of Ashurst's Italian corporate practice, specialises in private equity and M&A with a particular focus on joint ventures and corporate reorganisations.

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