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  • March 1, 2012 |

    Linklaters discusses Australian tie-up as Herbert Smith firms up Freehills deal

    Linklaters has revised its Asia growth strategy, with partners confirming that the City firm is in discussions with Australian leader Allens Arthur Robinson (AAR) about a potential tie-up. The pair started discussions over a strategic union last year, according to senior lawyers within the magic circle law firm, with one Linklaters partner indicating that an alliance is likely to be the preferred strategy.

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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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  • March 1, 2012 |

    Partners: restructurings necessary evil but firms fail on performance issues

    "There is a lot of short-termism involved in managing a partnership, which is why a lot of law firm leaders have difficulties dealing with underperformance" - are law firms adequately dealing with underperformance?

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  • March 1, 2012 |

    With all the buzz around UK tie-ups, will US firms head Down Under anytime soon?

    "Not a week goes by that we are not approached by an international firm" - as Australia shoots up the agenda for UK firms, will US rivals end their resistance to the Oz push?

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  • March 1, 2012 |

    Ashurst set for Beijing launch with Mallesons hire as Blake Dawson merger goes live

    Ashurst is set to launch an office in Beijing with the hire of structured finance partner Patrick Phua from legacy Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Phua will oversee the launch of a representative office in Beijing for Ashurst while the firm's full license is pending.

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  • March 1, 2012 |

    Quartet of firms appointed to Southbank Centre legal panels

    Herbert Smith, Pinsent Masons, Eversheds and Farrer & Co have won places on the Southbank Centre's first legal panels, which cover property and planning work; employment and pensions; and commercial and other legal services.

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  • February 29, 2012 |

    Kirkland, Freshfields head up €1.8bn CVC buyout from Cinven & Goldman

    Kirkland & Ellis and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are advising on CVC Capital Partners' €1.8bn (£1.5bn) acquisition of Nordic tool distributor Ahlsell. Kirkland is advising the sellers, Cinven and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, fielding a team led by City private equity partners Gavin Gordon and David Arnold, who joined the firm from Ashurst in 2010.

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  • February 28, 2012 |

    Linklaters holds talks with Australian leader over strategic tie-up

    Linklaters partners have confirmed that the City firm has held discussions with Australian leader Allens Arthur Robinson (AAR) about a potential tie-up. The pair started discussions about a strategic union late last year according to senior lawyers within the magic circle law firm, with one Linklaters partner indicating that an alliance is likely to be the preferred strategy.

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  • February 27, 2012 |

    The Transfer Window: recent moves including Ashurst, BLP and K&L Gates

    Ashurst has added a partner to its City banking practice with the hire of Linklaters London managing associate Nicholas Moore. Moore, who has spent almost 12 years at the magic circle firm, focuses on investment grade loans, an area Ashurst is aiming to expand into. He is currently negotiating his exit terms from Linklaters and is due to join Ashurst's partnership in the summer.

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  • February 23, 2012 |

    Ashurst and A&O advise on Doughty Hanson purchase of Spanish hospital operator

    Ashurst and Allen & Overy (A&O) have taken roles on the €355m (£295m) sale of one of Spain's largest hospital operators to private equity house Doughty Hanson. Ashurst advised Doughty on its acquisition of USP Hospitales led by European corporate head Simon Beddow in London and Madrid corporate head Jesus Almoguera, alongside Madrid technology and commercial head Carmen Perete.

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