News Alert: Eversheds in Singapore merger talks

Legal Week | News Alert March 4, 2016 Eversheds in Singapore merger talks UK firm in discussions about tie-up with 56-lawyer Singapore firm Harry Elias Exits continue at Irwin Mitchell as trio of partners quit London employment head and two litigation partners resign from Irwin Mitchell's business legal services division KWM litigator Hilton Mervis to leave the firm for Arnold & Porter King & Wood Mallesons veteran litigator is leaving the firm for Arnold & Porter in London, becoming the latest in a string of partner exits Am Law 100: Revenues edge up at Mayer Brown; Locke Lord sees 40% revenue jump Revenue at Mayer Brown climbs to $1.23bn with PEP hitting $1.56m More in-house lawyers are logging their hours. Should you? A rising tide of in-house lawyers are marking their time sheets ‘The atmosphere at Kirkland is not for everyone’ – why are so many partners leaving the firm's City office? Former partners delve into the reasons behind the recent seven-partner walkout in London and discuss the culture in the office Want Greater Productivity? Look East for Lean Working Today’s legal services market is extremely challenging. In addition to increasing competition, clients are seeking greater value for their money and are more focused than ever on managing risk. Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Five questions about France’s new health-related class action law A new law enacted on 26 January has enlarged the scope of class action litigation in France to include health-related claims. The provisions are expected to come into force before 1 July this year - this Latham & Watkins briefing tackles five key questions about the new law. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Trust and Estates Litigation Forum 2016 Conference - Thu 10th Mar 2016, Fayence Returning as our trusted chair for Legal Week's tenth annual Trust & Estates Litigation Forum, Shân Warnock-Smith QC of 5 Stone Buildings, UK and ICT Chambers, Cayman Islands will lead the world's elite in the field of trust and estate litigation to share and compare tactics and strategies.. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 1898 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Real Estate Finance Partner Graham Gill -Competitive This leading US firm has been hugely successful in London and its profitability continues to rise year on year. In recent times the London office...London (Central), London (Greater) (GB) More from Legal Week Jobs A TOP LL.M. FOR PRACTICING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWYERS The advanced LL.M. in International Business Law, at Católica Global School of Law, brings together a select group of European and American professors, who are amongst the best in their fields. Recognized by the Financial Times among the top LL.M.s in the world, it is one of the few programmes directed to experienced professionals and offers an innovative transnational approach to legal practice; all in the sunny and affordable city of Lisbon.Find out more about Católica Global School of Law at www.catolicalaw.fd.lisboa.ucp.pt

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3 New | More in-house lawyers are logging their hours. Should you? | Trio of firms act on AB InBev's $1.6bn China beer sale | + 1 More

Legal Week | LIVE More in-house lawyers are logging their hours. Should you? Analysis - Fri 4th Mar A rising tide of in-house lawyers are marking their time sheets Trio of firms act on AB InBev's $1.6bn China beer sale News - Fri 4th Mar Sullivan & Cromwell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Davis Polk & Wardwell are advising on the latest deal related to AB InBev's proposed SAB Miller merger Exits continue at Irwin Mitchell as trio of partners quit News - Fri 4th Mar London employment head and two litigation partners resign from Irwin Mitchell's business legal services division Latest stories from Legal Week Am Law 100: Revenues edge up at Mayer Brown; Locke Lord sees 40% revenue jump News - Fri 4th Mar Revenue at Mayer Brown climbs to $1.23bn with PEP hitting $1.56m Eversheds in Singapore merger talks News - Fri 4th Mar UK firm in discussions about tie-up with 56-lawyer Singapore firm Harry Elias KWM litigator Hilton Mervis to leave the firm for Arnold & Porter News - Fri 4th Mar King & Wood Mallesons veteran litigator is leaving the firm for Arnold & Porter in London, becoming the latest in a string of partner exits Two candidates in the running for Addleshaw Goddard senior partner role News - Thu 3rd Mar Corporate finance head and former international managing partner set to go head-to-head for the top job DLA Piper partner West referred to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal News - Thu 3rd Mar DLA Piper sports and media partner Nicholas West has been referred to the tribunal over "inappropriate emails" More stories from Legal Week Legal Week Law Latest Resources Would a vote for Brexit make English law less attractive? Allen & Overy White Paper English law and the English courts have long been a popular choice for commercial parties doing business internationally, and there are many reasons why this is the case. This briefing assesses whether a Brexit would make a choice of English law less attractive to commercial parties. More from Legal Week Law Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum 2016 Conference - Thu 17th Mar 2016, London Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum brings together managing partners and seniormanagement from independent law firms from across the globe to debate and discuss challenges facing their firms. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 1898 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Senior Finance Associate Hydrogen Group -£130000.00 - £170000.00 per annum 5 years PAE Senior Finance Associate now has the opportunity to work for a Leading Australian law firm. Do not wait, apply today.Melbourne CBD More from Legal Week Jobs

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Most Downloaded: A lawyer’s view on Brexit: the key questions

Legal Week Law | Most Downloaded A lawyer’s view on Brexit: the key questions Allen & Overy - European Union White Paper The referendum on the UK's membership of the EU will have far-reaching consequences for the future of the country. A&O's Global Law Intelligence Unit, led by Philip Wood QC, has produced this paper providing a lawyer's view on Brexit, covering a wide range of issues. Download White Paper Legal Week Law Most Downloaded Resources Six things you need to know about the impact of a Brexit on commercial relationships and contracts Nabarro European Union White Paper A vote to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum would have a significant impact on commercial relationships and contracts. This Nabarro briefing looks at the areas where a disapplication of EU law in the UK could have a major effect on business agreements, and any disputes which may arise. How far can you act in your own self-interest? The role of good faith in commercial contracts Herbert Smith Freehills UK White Paper This Herbert Smith Freehills guide considers the circumstances in which parties may owe one another duties of good faith, what those duties may involve, and some practical steps that can be taken to minimise the risks. The multimillion-pound footballer and the penalty clause - can penalties be enforceable? Latham & Watkins Europe White Paper The High Court's recent decision in a dispute over the multimillion-pound transfer of an Argentinian footballer suggests that some arbitral awards based on penalty clauses may be enforceable, notwithstanding the rule against penalties. This briefing looks at the ramifications of this ruling. Implied terms can no longer be used to make bad contracts more reasonable Bond Dickinson UK White Paper On 2 December last year, the UK Supreme Court clarified the law for implying terms into commercial contracts and confirmed that the "reasonableness" standard applied by the courts since the Belize ruling in 2009 is no longer correct, as this Bond Dickinson briefing explains. The EU-US deal on Safe Harbor's replacement: what does the Privacy Shield look like? DLA Piper USA White Paper The long-running negotiations between the EU and the US to find a replacement to the invalidated Safe Harbor data transfer programme have reached a successful conclusion. This briefing looks at the key provisions of the new programme, which will be called the EU-US Privacy Shield. Limitation periods: the importance of clear drafting DLA Piper England & Wales White Paper This DLA Piper briefing looks at a recent case in which the court tackled the question of whether a building contract had clearly imposed an express limitation period in which claims may be brought between the employer and the contractor. Corporate law timeline: a one-page guide to the key legal developments to look out for Bond Dickinson UK White Paper This handy one-page corporate timeline sets out key forthcoming legal developments and legislation in corporate and company law, including the many changes being introduced by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. What the new Online Dispute Resolution Platform means for consumers and traders Shoosmiths European Union White Paper On 15 February, the new EU Online Dispute Resolution Platform will be available for use by consumers and traders, allowing online disputes to be settled without costly court proceedings. This briefing looks at how the platform will work, the potential benefits, and the risks for non-compliance. Monitoring employee communications: EU case sends wrong message Shoosmiths European Union White Paper Employers should be cautious after a recent decision was widely reported as a 'green light' to read employees' person communications at work; this is not the case, as this Shoosmiths briefing explains. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law