All City articles – Page 24
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NewsDentons shuts two offices in home-working drive
Premises in Aberdeen and Watford will be vacated in light of 'the success of remote working'.
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NewsM&A deals plummet amid coronavirus crisis
Sixteen of the top 20 M&A firms saw the value of their transactions fall this year.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills referred to SRA over banking scandal
A parliamentary group has criticised advice HSF gave to Lloyds over the bank’s compensation scheme.
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NewsClifford Chance kicks off reporting season with drop in trainee retention
Magic circle firm retains 36 of its 46 trainees in indicator that it expects leaner times to come.
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NewsCity firms embark on data-drive to combat racial inequality
Seventeen City firms have signed up for the Race Fairness Commitment to 'identify and attack' career obstacles.
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NewsCity firms continue phased reopening with limited numbers back in
Coming into the office now possible for those finding it impossible to work from home.
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NewsFreshfields opens office in Silicon Valley
Magic circle firm hopes to tap into the rapidly expanding technology and life sciences market.
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NewsMore firms put the squeeze on newly qualified lawyers
DLA Piper, BCLP, Osborne Clarke and DWF are among firms to cut salaries or defer recruitment in response to 'challenging times'.
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News‘Slapdash’ Dechert partner misled the court but was not dishonest
A partner at international firm Dechert has changed evidence he gave to the High Court earlier this year after being accused of perjury by a Jordanian lawyer, who alleges he was tortured by the solicitor. Neil Gerrard, global co-head of white collar crime at Dechert, gave evidence to the High ...
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NewsBaker McKenzie announces bumper promotion round
International firm elects 85 new partners despite coronavirus concerns.
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NewsNQ pay cuts herald tough year ahead
Legal sector analyst warns of uncertain times for junior lawyers as the salary bidding war ends.
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NewsSimmons solicitors take 20% pay cut
Staff will see their hours and salaries reduced by 20% in a drive to prevent redundancies.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright lays off IT staff
Five business services staff have lost their jobs in a pre-coronavirus drive to improve efficiency.
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NewsMore firms cut NQ pay as City tightens belt
Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy and Slaughter and May have all reduced their six-figure pay packages.
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NewsAllen & Overy cuts NQ pay
Solicitors qualifying in September 2020 will now receive a minimum of £90,000 a year.
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NewsDentons reopens London office as City returns to life
Staff who feel isolated will be able to return to Farringdon-based office.
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NewsSRA off the hook as Bakers tribunal rejects all costs applications
Respondents in high-profile prosecution tried to claim £3m in costs from the regulator.
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NewsSRA faces £3m costs bill in Bakers case
Former partner seeks £1.6m + VAT in costs after allegations against him were dismissed last week.
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NewsEx-Baker McKenzie boss fined £55k but avoids suspension
Gary Senior has also agreed to pay £40,000 to cover prosecution costs.
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NewsBarrister calls for greater diversity efforts after book launch row
Lincoln’s Inn asked for £3,000 to host a book launch focusing on social mobility at the bar.