News Alert: 'Is a Scottish merger something firms should have? Definitely not' - what partners make of the Addleshaws/Maclays merger talks

Legal Week | News Alert November 27, 2015 'Is a Scottish merger something firms should have? Definitely not' - what partners make of the Addleshaws/Maclays merger talks Addleshaw Goddard/Maclay Murray & Spens merger talks get mixed reaction from partners predicting further Anglo-Scottish tie-ups 'We used to talk in Scotland of there being a Big Four but that phrase has gone the way of the dodo' Pinsent Masons' Scotland chair Kirk Murdoch on how the Scottish legal market has changed since the McGrigors/Pinsents union Herbert Smith Freehills advises ICBC Standard Bank on UK’s first plea bargain with the SFO Anglo Australian firm called up to help on first deferred prosecution agreement with financial regulator since system's introduction Norton Rose Fulbright and Macfarlanes act on Irwin Mitchell and Thomas Eggar merger Firms win roles on £250m law firm merger that was announced earlier this week HSF and Norton Rose advise on $2.3bn nuclear energy deal Firms advise either side of a deal for Chinese company to buy the second-largest power producer in Malaysia Linklaters and Clifford Chance advise on $750m Cameroon government bond offer Magic circle firms advise as Republic of Cameroon issues its first ever Eurobond Rare junior employment role at US firm - £Top of the market plus bonus. London office of US powerhouse has a ‘once in a blue moon’ opportunity to join the highly rated employment team. Top notch academics and high level commercial experience a pre-requisite to handle premium UK and cross-border clients on genuinely world class work. Remuneration at the highest level including bonus and the attraction of a very ‘human’ Partner at the helm. For more details on the role please click here Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources What the courts expect of experts in construction and engineering disputes: 12 reasons to beware The resolution of construction and engineering disputes often relies heavily on independent expert witnesses, and one recent case provides a lesson as to why experts and those instructing them need to be very careful in the appointment of experts and the preparation of expert reports and evidence. 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 ninth 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 2185 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs CORPORATE HEAD OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT GMK -£120000 - £130000 per annum A unique opportunity has arisen with a top tier City practice for a highly experienced corporate transactional solicitor or existing PSL to take up a lead role as head of knowledge management for the corporate department. The role will take responsibilitCity of London More from Legal Week Jobs Is your next career move important? Then engage a professional. Making that next move in your career, whether it is a lateral move or a change in direction is exciting but also challenging. It is vitally important to do it well as your career impacts on almost all aspects of your life. Like any important change, it is crucial to engage professionals as guides. JLegal is a leading specialist in the recruitment of lawyers and legal personnel. An example of one way we work can be found via the following link: For more details please click here

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