Legal Week | News Alert
April 25, 2016

Am Law 100 2016: US firm growth slows to lowest level since the crisis
The 100 largest US law firms eked out gains across major financial metrics in 2015, but growth was the slowest in years

Am Law 100 2016: firm-by-firm
The full table of results from the Am Law 100 rankings of the largest US law firms

Weil and DLA Piper lead as BHS set to file for administration
Weil and DLA win key roles as stricken high street stalwart BHS prepares to file for administration

Government to push advisers for capped legal fees following Freshfields' Eurostar controversy
UK government to seek capped fee agreements with its external law firms in wake of protests at Freshfields' £2.8m legal fees

Reed Smith and Pepper Hamilton end merger talks
Merger talks between Reed Smith and US firm Pepper Hamilton called off less than two weeks after news of the discussions broke

Simmons corporate partner jumps to Pinsents
Pinsents strengthens corporate practice with corporate TMT specialist

As the world fights fraud and corruption, will you need to protect yourself?

EY’s 14th Global Fraud Survey: Corporate misconduct – individual consequences

At a time of overwhelming support for increased transparency and global enforcement shifting its focus on individual integrity, executives need to do significantly more to protect themselves and their companies.

Download your copy now at www.ey.com/uk/fraudsurvey

Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources

Brexit and derivatives: the potential legal implications
The UK is important for the global derivatives markets, and London is arguably the leading financial centre for over-the-counter derivatives activity both in the EU and globally. This article aims to highlight some of the areas in which Brexit may impact the derivatives markets.
Download

Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals

Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016
Awards & Rankings - Thu 12th May 2016, Dubai
Hosted by Legal Week (organisers of The British Legal Awards) and the Corporate Counsel Middle East Group, these awards will celebrate legal excellence in the Middle East and are open to in-house legal teams and law firms operating throughout the region..

1724 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs

PROPERTY LAWYER
Lipson Lloyd Jones - London -£48000 - £60000 per annum EXCELLENT BENEFITS
New opportunity for a 2-4pqe property lawyer at this well-established City law firm.London

More from Legal Week Jobs

PRIVATE EQUITY LAWYERS

Edwards Gibson is searching for associates on behalf of a US law firm’s tier one Private Equity team as its strategy for 2016 begins to pay off. Following headline hires over the past year, an opportunity has arisen for corporate associates with 1-4 years’ experience to join one of the best PE teams in London. It offers great responsibility at a junior level and clear prospects for more experienced lawyers. Follow the link and get in touch to find out more.

For more details please click here