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Cleary Gottlieb’s Parisian Move Paid Members Public
In Short: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP marked its 75th anniversary in Paris with a strategic relocation to a new office in the prestigious Opera district, emphasizing its continued growth and deep-rooted commitment to the city.
Fieldfisher Expands in Silicon Valley Paid Members Public
In Short: Fieldfisher has broadened its Silicon Valley offerings by adding employment law services, with Moira Campbell spearheading this move as she relocates from the UK to lead the new initiative.
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.
