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SPB’s New Hire in Geneva Paid Members Public
In Short: Squire Patton Boggs has bolstered its international arbitration team by recruiting Nicoleta Timofti, a seasoned disputes partner with a specialty in white-collar defense and corruption, from Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP, to join their Geneva office.
Paul Weiss boosts PE Team Paid Members Public
In Short: David Holdsworth, a former general counsel at TDR Capital, has been recruited by Paul Weiss to strengthen its private equity team in London. Holdsworth brings a wealth of experience from top law firms and will continue advising TDR Capital even in his new role.
Osborne Clarke's Salary Boosts Paid Members Public
In Short: Osborne Clarke LLP has increased the salaries of newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in its London office to £94,000, riding the wave of a strong financial performance that saw its international revenues jump by nearly 20%.
Simpson Thacher in AML Hot Water Paid Members Public
In Short: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s London office faces a tribunal over alleged failures to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) measures, with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) claiming the firm did not fully comply with regulations introduced in 2017.
Linklaters Snags Top Talent in Sweden Paid Members Public
In Short: Linklaters has brought in Magnus Wennerhorn, a seasoned leveraged finance expert from White & Case, to lead its banking practice in Sweden, aiming to bolster its services for banks and private equity clients in the region.
CRS boosts NQ salaries Paid Members Public
In Short: Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has increased the salaries of newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in its London office to £88,000 to stay competitive amid rising pay rates driven by U.S. firms. The firm has also made similar adjustments in its Cheltenham and Guildford offices.
HFW’s boost in profits Paid Members Public
In Short: Holman Fenwick Willan LLP (HFW) is aggressively recruiting partners following a 16.5% rise in profits to a record £75.4 million. The firm's revenue grew by 11%, driven by strong demand in specialized areas like aerospace, commodities, and shipping.
Milbank's London Expansion Paid Members Public
In Short: Milbank is set to expand its London team and office space significantly, aiming to add 85 lawyers and increase its office area to 85,000 square feet by early 2026 as part of a strategic growth initiative.
