News Alert: Freshfields cuts 30 German back office jobs as Clifford Chance unveils Canary Wharf support centre

Legal Week | News Alert December 4, 2015 Freshfields cuts 30 German back office jobs as Clifford Chance unveils Canary Wharf support centre Magic circle firms confirm latest plans for back office staff with CC seeking more space in Canary Wharf 'Brutal decisions are needed' - RBS says law firms should tackle under-performance like investment banks RBS legal services head James Tsolakis argues law firms should take a more brutal approach to people management Pinsent Masons targets US private equity market with new initiative The firm, which already has bases in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, sets its sights on the US private equity market Bird & Bird reports 7% jump in half-year revenue The firm has also announced plans to move its London office as it prepares to grow headcount in the capital Asia Transfer Window: recent moves including Norton Rose, HSF and Clyde & Co Watson Farley & Williams and Linklaters' Indonesia associated firm Widyawan & Partners have also made hires 'We feel like we're winning market share' - Bakers' London managing partner on his first term in the role Paul Rawlinson discusses his hopes for the global firm's London office before his term's completion in July 2016 Jersey takes a stand The Jersey Royal Court takes an innovative and pragmatic approach to ensure that freezing orders are effectively policed and demonstrates that it will assist foreign courts with enforcement by ordering judgment debtors within its jurisdiction to make disclosure of their worldwide assets. Read more Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Not just any break case: Supreme Court holds that a term will not be implied to refund excess rent after a break This week saw the ruling in the case of Marks & Spencer v BNP Paribas, which concerned a claim by M&S, after the exercise of a break option, for a refund of the rent it paid between the break date and quarter end where there was no express term in the lease obliging the landlord to give such a refund. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas 2016 Conference - Wed 10th Feb 2016, Tucker's Point Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas will unite the most senior private client lawyers from North America, Central and South America to address key issues facing private client practitioners. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2184 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs IP Partner – Succession Planning Graham Gill -PEP £400,000 Our client has undergone huge change over the last two years including a move to stunning new offices. Known for innovation and a friendly yet dynamicLondon (Central), London (Greater) (GB) More from Legal Week Jobs Flexible legal support at a more acceptable cost The legal services industry is changing. Fluid Resourcing is a specialist legal contracting product, powered by Taylor Root. We provide lawyers, paralegals, company secretaries and compliance experts to Law Firms, Corporates and Banks requiring flexible and ad hoc resource. As the most affordable provider within this fast growing space, our team offers bespoke, intelligent solutions to support your business. For more details please click here

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