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Legal Week | News Alert November 10, 2015 Eversheds and Foley & Lardner break off merger talks Best friends from either side of the Atlantic have broken off talks that could have created a global top 20 firm Dentons completes combination with Chinese giant Dacheng Dentons has today formalised its combination with Chinese firm Dacheng to create a 6,600 lawyer firm KWM boosts City capital markets team with Sidley partner hire Ex-Allen & Overy partner Bart Capeci is the 20th partner appointment for KWM's European arm this year Holman Fenwick Willan set to open three offices in the Middle East HFW poised to open in Saudi Arabia's capital as well as Lebanon and Kuwait with local tie-ups before the end of the year 'You can be the best lawyer in the world, but if no one understands you, who cares?' Senior in-house counsel speaking at Legal Week's Corporate Counsel Forum offer tips on how legal teams can become a vital part of the business Baker & McKenzie appoints new global M&A head International firm names Chicago partner Mike DeFranco as new M&A head as firm yet to decide on replacements for Linklaters-bound head of disputes and white collar Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources 10 things to know about the UK ratification of the Cape Town Convention Whether you are an airline, lessor or financier in the aviation sector, the UK ratification of the Cape Town Convention will impact the way in which transactions are carried out in the UK aviation industry. This briefing sets out 10 key points about the UK ratification of the Cape Town Convention. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals The British Legal Awards 2015 Awards & Rankings - Wed 25th Nov 2015, London The British Legal Awards are the leading awards for the UK's thriving business law community acting as a showcase for the achievements of one of the country's most successful sectors. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2214 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Global Firm - Banking Lawyers At All Levels - Excellent Salary and Signing on Bonus ABerg Legal -Top City Rates ABerg Legal is working with a global firm looking to hire banking lawyers at all levels of qualification and across all areas of practice. Securiti...London (City of), London (Greater) (GB) More from Legal Week Jobs The PSL Career Path The PSL role has evolved dramatically over the last 20 years giving Professional Support Lawyers real scope to shape their careers. A decade ago the role was predominantly internal facing with a narrow technical legal focus and clear boundaries; it is now much more client facing with broader boundaries and a more strategic focus. This evolution is likely to continue as law firms themselves appreciate the extent their PSLs can be used in a quasi-BD capacity. If you are interested in a career as a PSL, or wish to further your existing career click here for further information.

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