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In House Update: GCs rate service delivery and quality of advice above value for money in poll of 900 in-house lawyers

Legal Week | In House Update NEW: LIVE Updates - 24/7 news, insight and analysis, live to your inbox - REGISTER NOW GCs rate service delivery and quality of advice above value for money in poll of 900 in-house lawyers Legal Week Intelligence Best Legal Adviser report also sees law firm communication and responsiveness top GCs' agenda In-House News from Legal Week Royal Bank of Scotland general counsel Collins resigns to join Santander The British Legal Awards 2015: who won what - and why... 'Haven't we invested enough in compliance?' - GCs on going beyond the letter of the law A back to basics guide to the court's approach to contractual interpretation It often seems to be the case that contractual wording which seemed crystal clear during negotiations somehow becomes much less clear by the time it has to be looked at again, and often at a point in time when the parties are on less friendly terms than they once were. If parties dispute the meaning of a contractual provision, then how will the courts interpret it? This DLA Piper briefing looks at the key issues. Click here to download this briefing More from Legal Week British Legal Awards General Counsel of the Year: Stefan Borson, Quindell 'Brutal decisions are needed' - RBS says law firms should tackle under-performance like investment banks 'In a crisis, the general counsel is front and centre' - GCs on the toughest challenges they face More from Legal Week Featured In-House Interviews & Analysis from Legal Week British Legal Awards Legal Counsel of the Year: Frederic Dupas, BT BT's Frederic Dupas is pictured with awards compere Hugh Dennis and Lucinda Case from sponsors Thomson Reuters British Legal Awards In-house Innovation Award: British Business Bank Shanika Amarasekara and Luis Martin of the British Business Bank received the In-House Innovation Award from News UK general counsel Emma Moloney British Legal Awards Client Partner of the Year: Andrew Davies, DLA Piper DLA Piper corporate partner Andrew Davies was presented with the Client Partner of the Year award by Legal Week Intelligence head of research James Mayer Are you using the Legal Week Live app? Start using the Legal Week Live app for the latest stories on your mobile or tablet device. Simply download the app from the Apple Store, Google Play or search “Legal Week” within either app store, enter your username and password for Legalweek.com and you can be using the app within minutes. Consultant Lawyers (Interim) – Banking & Finance Peerpoint, Allen & Overy’s interim resourcing business, engages legal consultants to work on top quality legal placements with Allen & Overy or clients.We engage with lawyers where we anticipate a demand for their skills and we are currently building a leading position in the areas of expertise set out below – if you are a high-calibre lawyer with strong technical skills and experience in these areas, with a desire to support A&O’s corporate group or the legal teams of Peerpoint’s clients, then we are keen to hear from you. For more details on this role and to apply please click here Legal Week Conferences & Events Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas 2016 Conference Wed 10th Feb 2016 - Tucker's Point, Bermuda Legal Week Trust and Estates Litigation Forum 2016 Conference Thu 10th Mar 2016 - Fayence, France Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum 2016 Conference Thu 17th Mar 2016 - London, UK More Legal Week Conferences & Events Legal Briefings & Resources No implied apportionment of rent on mid-quarter lease break Dodd-Frank five years on: where are we now? Derivatives regulation for asset managers Conducting investigations in the Middle East: 10 key considerations More Legal Briefings & Resources In-House Jobs Peerpoint: Consultant Lawyers (Interim) - Regulatory Reform Competitive (hourly or daily rate) Peerpoint: Consultant Lawyers (Interim) - International Capital Markets Competitive (hourly or daily rate) Chase Portland: ***SENIOR REAL ESTATE FINANCE ROLE WITH PROSPECTS*** c£80-85,000 More In-House Jobs Visit Legal Week Law Firms In-House Lawyers The Bar International Legal Research Legal Briefings Subscribe iOS App Edition More from Legal Week

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News Alert: Sidley Austin appoints single London partner in 24-strong global promotions round

Legal Week | News Alert December 11, 2015 Sidley Austin appoints single London partner in 24-strong global promotions round US firm focuses all but two of its promotions on its US operations as it also promotes lawyer to partner in Brussels Slaughter and May associates in line for bonuses of up to 16% as firm bumps up reward Slaughters' top performing associates to take home bonuses of up to 16% of annual salary as support staff set for 4% reward White & Case picks up new client on $2.9bn sale of Raffles and Fairmont hotels owner White & Case leads for sellers of the hotel groups as French firm Darrios Villey advises French buyer AccorHotels The Transfer Window LIVE: partner moves and breaking news, as it happens Our Transfer Window blog rounds up all the latest moves and breaking news in the legal world, with updates throughout the day Social background determines career prospects, say almost nine out of ten law students Survey of law students finds strong feelings on influence of upbringing on career prospects, as law firms take new approaches to improve diversity Freshfields Germany partners at risk in global profitability drive Magic circle firm to cut Germany-based partners' profits as part of a global drive to match its US rivals Legal Week Corporate Subscription Deliver vital cost-effective information to your team Think your team, department or whole organisation could benefit from a subscription to Legal Week? We have a multi-user package to suit you. For further information or to register your interest click here Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Tenancy deposits in Jersey: the new scheme for residential leases As of 2 November, residential leases in Jersey are subject to the residential tenancy deposit scheme. The scheme is a government authorised tenancy deposit protection scheme designed to safeguard tenants’ deposits and regulate their return at the end of a tenancy. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum Middle East 2016 Conference - Wed 11th May 2016, Dubai The ninth annual Corporate Counsel Forum Middle East brings together high profile general counsel, senior in-house lawyers andbusiness leaders from the Gulf jurisdictions to debate and discuss thechallenges they are facing in a one-day conference.. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2145 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Consultant Lawyers (Interim) - Regulatory Reform Peerpoint -Competitive (hourly or daily rate) Allen and Overy's Peerpoint is looking for high-calibre lawyers with regulatory reform experience who want to take control of their careersUnited Kingdom / London More from Legal Week Jobs HEAD OF PLANNING Our client is a major law firm with expertise across many practice areas of which real estate is a core one. Aligned to that is its planning practice which acts for clients from both the private and public sector and which has a number of dedicated specialists. For further information click here

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