News Alert: White & Case plans to boost City lawyer count by over 40% as it puts London and New York at heart of new strategy

Legal Week | News Alert November 12, 2015 White & Case plans to boost City lawyer count by over 40% as it puts London and New York at heart of new strategy Firm's 2020 strategy includes re-balancing its international spread to create US/London powerhouse Parabis founders lead deal to buyout Plexus and Greenwoods Management buyout of group’s legal arms follows the collapse of talks with Bolton-based law firm Keoghs 'It's about targeted profitable growth' - White & Case chair Hugh Verrier lays out firm's new strategy US and London earmarked for significant growth as firm focuses on four core sectors in new 2020 strategy intended to build its position in global elite Baker & McKenzie launches Johannesburg employment practice with Cliffe Dekker hire Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr director of employment practice Johan Botes makes the jump to the US firm Skadden & Debevoise act on $1.57bn China-US insurance deal Skadden and Debevoise are advising on the deal that will see China's Anbang Insurance acquire Fidelity & Guaranty Life Andrew Witts re-elected as Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co chairman Current chairman re-elected for a four-year term ahead of Wragges' tie up with Gowlings 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 Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Penalty clauses are unenforceable – aren’t they? This briefing looks at last week's eagerly awaited Supreme Court ruling on invalid penalty clauses, in a case which will be seen as a victory for traditional freedom of contract. 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 2221 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs PRIVATE CLIENT PARTNER DESIGNATE | Leading UK law firm Pro-Legal Recruitment -£90000 - £100000 per annum PRIVATE CLIENT PARTNER DESIGNATE | Leading UK law firmA Legal 500 recommended UK law firm is looking to hire an impressive Private Client Senior Associate/Junior Partner to join its leading Private Client practice.London More from Legal Week Jobs Best Legal Adviser Report 2015 What is the formula for exemplary service from your law firms? Does innovation+ efficiency+ high quality advice= satisfaction? Tell us how satisfied you are with your legal advisers for an opportunity to win a case of champagne Take the survey

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