News Alert: 'One Asia' - BLP's Asia head discusses mergers, Myanmar and Mourinho

Legal Week | News Alert June 16, 2016 'One Asia' - BLP's Asia head discusses mergers, Myanmar and Mourinho Bob Charlton, who joined from DLA Piper as BLP's Asia head in 2014, runs through his plans for expansion Linklaters and Freshfields act as Steinhoff looks for bargain on Poundland Magic circle duo act as South African conglomerate Steinhoff makes move for discount retailer Poundland 'It's about making people believe they can be comfortable in this environment' - why firms lag in-house for social mobility Hogan Lovells chair Nicholas Cheffings and ITV's Barry Matthews among panelists discussing the work the legal profession still needs to make to boost social mobility Who won what – and why – at the Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016 Full details of the winning entries at the fifth annual awards – Clifford Chance, Hadef & Partners and Pepsico among the winners. 'What due diligence did they do on him?' - Sir Philip Green criticises Olswang’s role on BHS sale Retail billionaire accuses Olswang of breaching covenants of sale by keeping £7m in client accounts and says firm didn't know Retail Acquisitions' owner Dominic Chappell "from a hole in the wall" Bond Dickinson seals transatlantic alliance with Womble Carlyle Womble Carlyle is the 111th largest law firm in the US by revenue, according to its 2015 financial results Strategic Technology Forum 2016, last places! Legal Week Strategic Technology Forum returns to the spectacular Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Resort, Portugal, on 15-17 June 2016. Chaired by Neil Cameron, managing director, Neil Cameron Consulting Group (NCCG), the Strategic Technology Forum is the most exclusive gathering of global IT leaders in the legal sphere. This year’s event will be about the disruptive forces at play which can provide the critical edge to the modern law firm. We will explore what makes law firms efficient, what can strengthen client interaction and ultimately how the IT function can insulate and innovate legal service delivery. As places are extremely limited we urge you to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out. If you have any questions, or are interested in speaking at the forum, please do not hesitate to contact us at legalweekconference@alm.com Firms attending this year: AKD N.V., Baker McKenzie, Bech Bruun, Bird&Bird, Hill Dickinson, Horten, Howard Kennedy, Kemp Little, Kocha?ski Zi?ba iPartnerzy, Lewis Silkin, Macfarlanes, Nabarro, Norton Rose Fulbright, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Penningtons Manches, Riverview Law, Speechlys, Taylor Vinters, TDCGE, White & Case. Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Proposals to restrict geoblocking in the EU: the key points The European Commission has published draft legislation aimed at restricting the use of geoblocking and similar practices by websites selling to into the EU - this Reed Smith briefing looks at the key points. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals The client engagement dichotomy: Why law firms are missing the opportunity Webinar - Fri 24th Jun 2016, London Client insight, cross-collaboration and innovation are at the core of all successful commercial businesses. 1933 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Lawyer Ministry of Justice -The salary starts at £53,059 for qualified lawyers or £50,534 for those with equivalent experience. INTERESTED IN REFORMING THE LAW? This is a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the law. WeThe Law Commission More from Legal Week Jobs The Laurence Simons Global Legal & Compliance Salary Survey 2016 Our salary survey offers a truly global perspective based on a wide spread of comprehensive data that spans our global locations. With responses from over 70 countries, we are able to offer a real insight into legal recruitment trends, as well as key market observations from consultants on the ground. Our survey has long been used by businesses to benchmark against both industry and sector, as well as lawyers wanting to know how they compare in the market

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