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The article informs that the supermarket chain Tesco is facing a criminal probe by the Serious Fraud Office and senior executives are facing jail threats due to it. It is noted that law firm Freshfields and accountants Deloitte are investigating overstatement made by Tesco regarding its profits and determining whether rules were broken by the supermarket chain. It provides details of the case history of the case associated with Tesco.

The article reports on the victory of British nonprofit legal group and environmental consultant ClientEarth in a case against the government of Great Britain concerning the responsibility over air pollution levels.

The author offers information on some court cases related to global banking and commercial industry in 2015. It lists several cases including the Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company and Bank Alkhair BSC v. Al Refai, Kroll Associates UK Ltd., Alex Richardson and FTI Consulting Group Ltd; Trustees Of The Mineworkers' Pension Scheme Ltd & Ors v. the Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc; and Sabre Oil & Gas v Standard Bank Plc.

The article discusses the reported impacts of the telecommunication industry and English football (soccer) on merger and acquisition (M&A) market activity in Great Britain as of September 2013, focusing on several deals involving legal advice from law firms such as Macfarlanes, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Slaughter and May. Corporate legal partners such as Ken King and Mike Mies are mentioned, along with information about the Ryanair passenger airline company and the Foxtons estate agency.

The article focuses on Mark Amsden, general counsel for the supermarket chain Morrisons. Topics include his work developing the general counsel department at the company, the company's creation of a legal panel review, and Amsden's work on information technology (IT) issues. Information is provided on Amsden's love of travel, which he does often for work.

The article discusses an interview with Attorney Mark Amsden, general counsel of Morrisons Supermarkets PLC in Great Britain. It relates how he established the legal team of Morrisons. Amsden asked the help of former Addleshaws commercial director Chris Howe to run the first formal legal panel review of the supermarket.

The article focuses on the legal team of the energy company EDF Energy in 2015. Topics include the impact of the company's restructuring scheme, the cuts made to the company's external legal panel roster, and the company's takeover of the energy company British Energy in 2009. Information is provided on legal director Guido Santi and attorneys Claire Gooding and Lisa Deverick.

The article offers information on the legal team of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Energy in Great Britain. It mentions about the restructuring of the organization that resulted in the scattered legal services. It also mentions about the review of the nuclear investments made by the energy regulator, Ofgem.

The article discusses general counsel member Sarah Cardell who works for the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), focusing on Cardell's views about various law-related issues. The CMA's role as a watchdog agency in Great Britain is mentioned, along with the legal aspects of business competition between entities such as banks and energy companies. Cardell's former position as a partner at the Slaughter and May law firm is examined, along with Cardell's recruitment drive program.

The article discusses the role of Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) general counsel Sarah Cardel in designing the legal strcuture of the CMA.

The article reports on the trial date of the case brought by former Queens Park Rangers (QPR) chairman Antonio Caliendo against Mishcon de Reya in the High Court in England. It states that the case was set down for 10 days in November 2014 and promised to be one of the largest professional negligence cases. It notes that Caliendo filed the lawsuit after alleging that Miscon has failed to secure him a good deal in the sale of QPR to businessman Flavio Briatore and F1 head Bernie Ecclestone.

The article reports that law firm Eversheds LLP is seeking a U.S. merger. Partners have voted in favour of pursuing the merger with 90 percent backing the plan. Eversheds is looking for a U.S. partner, unlike Bingham McCutchen and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. The firm is well aware of the challenges which lie ahead.

The article focuses on the debate around law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP managing partner Neville Eisenberg's replacement. Corporate head David Collins, employment head Lisa Mayhew and construction partner Nazir Dewji have all been cited as potential candidates. Collins is reported to have strong support within the company.

The article reports that law firm Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP lost a first round for Russian businessman Sergei Pugachev in the High Court after the billionaire could not lift a freezing order imposed in July 2014. The case focuses on Pugachev and the role played by him in the insolvency of Mezhprombank that had collapsed in 2010.

The article reports that officials of the express train Eurostar has delayed its panel review till spring 2015 because of the increased workload. Topics discussed includes lawyers included in the review panel, tender issued by the rail officials, 20th anniversary celebration of the company and their plan of selling 40 percent shares of the train which are owned by the Great Britain's government.

The article reports that with generating profits of 400,000 pound over the next five years, Buckinghamshire County Council has tasked its new alternative business structure (ABS). It is stated that after a year spent aligning the council's systems to mirror a private practice firm, Buckinghamshire Law Plus was formally launched.

The article reports that law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) managing partner Neville Eisenberg will resign at the end of his fifth term at the end of April 2015.

The article reports that Clydesdale Bank UK general counsel Jennifer Darbyshire has returned to Australia to resume her role at parent company National Australia Bank (NAB).

The article reports that law firm Bird & Bird LLP has been sued by British Virgin Islands client Orientfield Holdings for professional negligence.

The article reports that 20 Essex Street, a set of commercial barristers' chambers in London, England, hired Cavenagh Law practice manager Rachel Foxton to be the newly-created head of practice support focusing on growing the set's business in Asia.

The article reports that lawyer and current head of enforcement Tracey McDermott has been promoted by Great Britain Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of a structural overhaul.

The article reports that the panel review of Great Britain Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to conclude within the next two weeks in time for a January 2015.

The article announces the resignation of Oliver Bretz as the European Union (EU) public policy head and competition partner at Clifford Chance LLP.

The article reports that barrister Michael William Wainwright has been disbarred by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) for lying to a client about submitting a visa application to the Great Britain Border Agency.

The article offers information on the formal talks going on between law firm, Nabarro LLP and Singapore firm for an exclusive relationship. Topics include negotiations going on between disputes head Jonathan Warne and construction partner James Snape, company's foreign law licence for arbitration and contentious and non-contentious infrastructure and energy projects and business expansion objectives of company.

The article reports that British banking company Standard Chartered PLC has launched a global panel review, with current advisers Clifford Chance LLP, Hogan Lovells International LLP and Linklaters LLP expected to be going for roles. In its previous review in 2011, the bank extended the terms of its international panel to allow it time to prepare the global process. The international panel includes law firms Allen & Overy, Baker & McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters and Slaughter & May.

The article reports that Robert Stirling has been appointed at the global financial institutions group of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

The article reports that law firm Bird & Bird LLP is representing Swiss company Assos of Switzerland SA in a Court of Appeal (CoA) case against online retailer ASOS PLC.

The article reports that law firm Dentons has been selected by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to manage the case filed against it by property developer Property Alliance Group. It states that RBS has been sued by Property Alliance Group for misselling interest rate swaps and for failing to provide adequate information about the risks associated with the product. It states that the two companies have faced up during the first case management conference (CMC) held in November 2014.

The article focuses on the efforts being made by the governing bodies of law firm Linklaters to further improve the company's strong position in the U.S. Topics discussed include the longevity of the company in the U.S. market, the plan of managing partner Simon Davies to implement changes to strengthen the firm's brand, and the company's plan to consolidate success in Asia.

The article reports that law firms Foot Anstey LLP and Mills & Reeve LLP were named by Royal Shakespeare Co. as its inaugural panel firms.

The article reports that 12 new partners were added by law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP to its ranks in its most recent promotions round.

The article reports that an appeal brought by Saudi prince Abdulaziz Bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud over a series of court sanctions in relation to his case against a former shareholder has been dismissed by Great Britain Supreme Court.

The article reports that revenue has been increased by law firm Watson Farley & Williams LLP by 8 per cent over the first half of the 2014/15 financial year, reaching 56.8 million pounds.

The article discusses the Russian legal market as of 2014, and it mentions the impacts that economic sanctions by Western countries are having on lawyers and companies in Russia. The efforts of Russian firms and businesspeople to forge relations with entities in Eastern nations such as the China are mentioned, along with restrictions on Russian banks and corporations. International trade between Russia and America is examined, as well as alliances involving Russian law firms.

The article discusses the Linklaters LLP law firm and its plan to hold a vote on November 25, 2014 regarding several proposed changes to the company's international board (IB). Corporate governance and merger-related votes are mentioned, along with the law firm's bi-annual partnership conference. Senior partner Robert Elliott and hirings at the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP legal firm are examined, as well as corporate decision making.

The article reports on the plan of private equity firms Carlyle Group LLC, and Cinven Ltd. to sell its 7.5 shares from Clifford Chance LLP, a multinational law firm based in London, England to European cable and telecoms company Altice SA. It mentions the increase number of shares of private equity firms to be sold to 7.7 million euros. It also notes the appointment of Tom Alabaster as senior counsel of Latham & Watkins LLP of the Carlyle Group in London, England.

The article offers information on the Russian legal market amid annexation of the Crimea resulting in various sanctions from the European Union and the U.S. According to U.S. census data the balance of trade between Russia and the U.S. has waned over 2014. It mentions that those most affected by the sanctions are foreign clients with Russian subsidiaries.

The article announces the appointment of James Huckle as commercial director of strategic development at 20 Essex Street in London, England.

The article reports on the plan of Linklaters LLP, a multinational law firm based in London, England to flex its lockstep compensation as part of its expansion plan in the U.S.

The article discusses the financial performance of Simmons & Simmons LLP, an international legal practice based in London, England. It mentions the growth of revenue of Simmons in the first hald of fiscal year 2014-2015. It notes the launched of Simmons on its first South East Asia office in September 2013.

The article reports on the debate between Stewarts Law LLP, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP involving the conflict brought by shareholders of Tesco PLC, a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer based in Hertfordshire, England. According to Sean Upson of Stewarts Law that Tesco made a misleading statements and omissions to the market. It notes the investigation of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to the supermarket wherein eight managers were suspended.

The article reports that the law firm Linklaters LLP is to vote on November 25, 2014 on sweeping changes to its international board (IB) which could result in a reduction of seats or change in function. The firm has ruled out a merger of the two senior boards. It mentions that the governance review will be debated at the firm's first bi-annual partnership conference in over five years.

The article focuses on the Innovation in Law survey conducted by market research company Ipsos MORI. It found that 74 per cent of the 500 lawyers who responded to the survey felt that senior positions across the legal profession are dominated by white, public school educated men. In addition, lawyers were pessimistic about the status of the industry including the effects of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 and the Jackson Reforms of the civil justice system.

The article reports on legal services provider Collyer Bristow's £24 million settlement with Scottish football club Rangers in 2014. Topics include the controversial 2011 takeover of the football club, payment for the liquidators of accountancy firm BDO due to professional negligence of Collyer Bristow relating to its role in advising venture capitalist Craig Whyte who took over the club, and law firm Stephenson Harwood.

The article reports that Jared Grubb, partner of law firm Clifford Chance, gives an advise for bondholders pursuing unpaid bond coupon from VAB Bank of Ukraine. Topics include the challenge faced by the bank in purchasing foreign currency due to limitations in transactions, the downgraded Ukrainian government bond rating, and Grubb's effort of advising financial institutions and asset managers when it comes to repayment of the outstanding notes.

The article reports that in preparation for another round of fines from the British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Clifford Chance LLP is advising the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). It is mentioned that the latest in a string of major banking investigations run by the FCA is the investigation due to complete any day and the most recent high-profile internal investigation handled by Clifford Chance.

The article reports that the latest panel review has been launched by JP Morgan Chase and Co. with a warning that firms have to cut rates by at least 2% to qualify. It is mentioned that handing Freshfields litigation surrounding alleged rate manipulation, the bank has turned to Linklaters LLP and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP for British litigation mandates.

The article reports that a ruling at Europe's highest court has been won by not-for-profit legal group ClientEarth, enabling it to pursue the British Government for breaches of European Union (EU) air quality standards in the Supreme Court. It is mentioned that the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled that governments could be forced to comply with EU rules. It is stated that ClientEarth took action against the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) four years ago.

The article reports on the move of energy company EDF Energy PLC to overhaul its career progression structure in in-house team in 2014. Chris Hamill, legal head of nuclear new build, led the revamp after the response of in-house lawyers to an annual internal survey calling for transparency in career development opportunities. Hamill tapped several external law firms for advice and came up with four grades that combine in-house and private practice competencies.