News Alert: Your law firm partner is overbearing and obnoxious - now what?

Legal Week | News Alert April 22, 2016 Your law firm partner is overbearing and obnoxious - now what? How should firms and junior lawyers deal with aggressive - or even abusive - senior partners? Slaughters, Travers and Simpson Thacher land roles on three-way tussle for retailer Raft of firms acting in battle for French electrical retailer Darty, which is being pursued by Germany's Steinhoff and French company Fnac Charles Russell Speechlys adds nine to partnership The round, which includes two women, is the second since the merger between legacy Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham went live Is the end still nigh? Why the legal profession is still waiting for big change Given the slow pace of change in the legal market, speakers on a panel at Legal Week's recent Independent Law Firm Forum ruminated on whether longstanding predictions about major change in the profession will ever come true Clifford Chance makes up nine partners in London in 24-strong global round Clifford Chance is the last magic circle firm to unveil its promotions for 2016 HSF promotes 20 to partnership including six women HSF has promoted 10 partners in EMEA and 10 in Asia-Pacific. 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 Questions to ask before signing a commercial lease Thinking of signing a commercial lease – a new one, or one that you will be taking over? This briefing sets out all the questions that you will require answers to before you take the cap off the pen. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Banking Litigation and Regulation Forum 2016 Conference - Tue 14th Jun 2016, London Born out of the success of the Legal Week Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Forum, this event recognises that banking disputes and contentious regulatory issues are often more complex, and higher valued, than your average general commercial dispute.. Details Book Online Enquiries Add to Diary 1765 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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