Legal Week | News Alert
March 9, 2016

International firms in London - accounts uncovered
The most and least profitable US firms in London according to their LLP accounts as well as details of headcount and staff costs

Gove's plans to tax City law firms 'off the table'
Ministry of Justice plans to tax City law firms in order to boost criminal court revenue have been shelved

Clifford Chance veteran banking partner Johnson to depart this year
Heavyweight banking partner to retire at the end of the financial year after 16 years at the firm

Freshfields snubs Asia in 2016 partner promotions round
Magic circle firm hands bulk of promotions to lawyers in continental Europe and makes up five in London

Hype vs consumption: a discussion from Legaltech New York
New technologies beg the question: Who’s really consuming the technology, or is Legaltech not really about purchase and consumption at all?

Allen & Overy's new leaders target US expansion
Magic circle firm’s newly elected leadership team - Wim Dejonghe and Andrew Ballheimer - expected to expand US offering as well as review governance and partner appraisal systems

Qualifying in 2016? Register for DMJ’s career event

DMJ Recruitment is hosting its annual careers event for qualifying Lawyers on 13th April. The drinks and networking evening will explore the qualification process and its timings; how to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role; and the state of the market. Lawyers expecting to be taken on by their existing firm and those considering their options are welcome. The event was oversubscribed last year so book early to avoid missing out!

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Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources

Would a vote for Brexit make English law less attractive?
English law and the English courts have long been a popular choice for commercial parties doing business internationally, and there are many reasons why this is the case. This briefing assesses whether a Brexit would make a choice of English law less attractive to commercial parties.
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Hosted by Hogan Lovells in association with Legal Week, this half-day forum examines the financing of transactions in Africa using Dubai as a base and the potential challenges faced in this process..

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