News Alert: Clyde & Co makes up a record 16 lawyers to partner

Legal Week | News Alert April 19, 2016 Clyde & Co makes up a record 16 lawyers to partner Half of the new partners are women as senior partner hails the "diversity" of the intake and the "opportunity" at the firm Shell nearly halves its global legal panel Shell has cut its global legal panel from 11 advisers to just six in a review that saw the company look at over 200 firms Asia Transfer Window: recent moves including Allen & Overy, Pinsent Masons and Pillsbury Stephenson Harwood, PRC outfit AnJie Law Firm and Clifford Chance have also made hires in the region. Addleshaw Goddard restructuring head joins private equity firm Head of restructuring Andrew Smith moves to become a partner at private equity firm Endless Linklaters promotes 24 to partner including 10 in London Partner promotion round is the largest since 2013 as the magic circle firm also targets Hong Kong Clifford Chance London restructuring co-head moves to Stevens & Bolton Guildford firm Stevens & Bolton has hired Clifford Chance joint head of London restructuring and insolvency David Steinberg The growth of Dubai as a hub for channelling investment into Africa Dubai is increasingly being used as a financial centre for African expansion and investment As African economies continue to expand and develop, businesses and investors from around the globe are increasingly recognising the benefits of using Dubai as a base to access the continent's myriad growth opportunities. In this report, ‘Middle East Investment into Africa: a guide’ , Legal Week Intelligence and Hogan Lovells examine the key issues involved in African investment. Click here for a more in-depth look at the findings, including commentary from leading figures at Hogan Lovells, Invest Africa, the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), Africa Capital Group, African Capital Investments, Standard Bank Wealth and Investment and more. Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Boaty McBoatface: what's in a name? When the Natural Environment Research Council asked the public to help name its new £200m research vessel, it cannot have envisaged that the public choice would be RRS Boaty McBoatface. This briefing looks at the lessons companies can learn from this episode when considering their online marketing. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016 Awards & Rankings - Thu 12th May 2016, Dubai Hosted by Legal Week (organisers of The British Legal Awards) and the Corporate Counsel Middle East Group, these awards will celebrate legal excellence in the Middle East and are open to in-house legal teams and law firms operating throughout the region.. Details Book Online Enquiries Add to Diary 1720 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Commercial IP NQ Chase Portland -£££ Fantastic Commercial Role which has more of a focus on IP and Commercial Agreements than Outsourcing AgreementsLondon (City of), London (Greater) More from Legal Week Jobs PRIVATE EQUITY LAWYERS Edwards Gibson is searching for associates on behalf of a US law firm’s tier one Private Equity team as its strategy for 2016 begins to pay off. Following headline hires over the past year, an opportunity has arisen for corporate associates with 1-4 years’ experience to join one of the best PE teams in London. It offers great responsibility at a junior level and clear prospects for more experienced lawyers. Follow the link and get in touch to find out more. For more details please click here

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