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The article focuses on the moments that led to collapse of law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) in Great Britain. Topics discussed include retaliation against capitalisation as partnership was reluctant to inject more capital into the business,and SJ Berwin's merger with KWM and surprise resignation of EUME managing partner William Boss in January 2016.

The article reports that law firm Olswang is heading into a three-way merger in the hope of reviving its dwindling fortunes with the law firms CMS and Nabarro. It mentions that Paul Stevens, chief executive officer (CEO) of Olswang, Nabarro senior partner Ciaran Carvalho and CMS official Penelope Warne tracks the Olswang's 35-year history forever. It also the mentions that firm has been mired in internal politics, clashes of egos and warring factions in the partnership.

The article discusses the rise in the revenue and profit of the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and it plans for the process-driven teams of peers. It mentions that process of a litigator to plant the legal services centre and the opening of office in Manchester, England has marked a major cultural change. It also mentions that Freshfields would build up a significant in-house paralegal and due-diligence capability. INSET: The story so far.

The article discusses how the British American Tobacco (BAT) manages its 800-strong legal and external affairs group. Topics discussed include BAT's general counsel Jerome Abelman efforts; increasing pressures, particularly in regulatory and lobbying on corporate lawyers; and the BAT's legal and external affairs department (Lex).

The article offers information on appointment of lawyers as Queen's Counsel (QC), that are particularly eminent lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of "Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law." Topics discussed include decrease in the number of applications for QC; representation of ethnic minority backgrounds in QC; and appointment of Hannah Markham as QC.

The article focuses on several court case of Great Britain High Court on fraud, negligence claims and cartel and law firms Leigh Day and Mishcon de Reya has instructed more cases. The case discussed include Holmcroft Properties Ltd v KPMG LLP, on mis-selling of interest rate swaps, Retailers v Visa and MasterCard on the anti-competitive credit card fees and seek combined damages and Khanty-Mansiysk Recoveries Ltd v Forsters LLP on professional negligence claim over oil blocks.

The article focuses on dispute resolution and international legal services provided by London, England. Topics discussed include Boris Berezovsky, Russian Businessman used High Courts for suing Roman Abramovich, Chelsea football club owner in 2012 and views of Bar Council chairman Alistair MacDonald, on maturing jurisdiction power of London in England.

The article focuses on the report of "Global Litigation 50" of the periodical as per which London, England relationship with international arbitration is mutually dependent as well as being mutually beneficial. It mentions that reputation of London's fair and consistent judiciary and qualified lawyers and continued investment in its commercial court system. It presents the views of Michael Davison, litigation and arbitration head at law firm Hogan Lovells, on the same.

The article focuses on the rise in white-collar crime after the global financial crisis which increase the interest of commercial firms. It mentions that the law firms need for partnering with business crime and fraud boutiques to advise their corporate clients on issues of criminal liability. It also mentions that Bribery Act of Great Britain and launching a consultation to consider sanctions for those who facilitate the use of tax avoidance arrangements for increasing tax revenue.

The article offers information on the panel discussion which featured several corporate lawyers including Ian Moulding, Alex Sciannaca and John Reynolds. Topics discussed include impact of cross-border investigations and the rise of class-action suits on banking sector, trends of the banking and finance litigation in London, England and impact of regulation and regulatory investigations on banking and finance disputes.

The article reports that law firm Clyde & Co. has launched two new offices in Washington D.C. and Chicago, Illinois with hiring of ten partners from international firm Troutman Sanders. It mentions expansion follows senior partner James Burns stepping down last year to take on a new role as head of the Americas, which saw him relocate from London, England to the U.S. It also mentions Burns was replaced in the global role by insurance head Simon Konsta.

The article focuses on the role of legal director Kenneth Dibble of Great Britain's Charity Commission and mentions that commission responsible for both registration and regulation of all charities and also changes in law but also in public attitudes towards charitable funds and fundraising. It mentions that commission is also looking to strengthen its relationships with solicitors that represent charity clients with the aim of cementing.

An interview with Kevin Gold, managing partner at law firm Mishcon de Reya is presented. Topics discussed include his proposed removal of origination in the compensation of lawyers, the removal of a workplace mentality that reduces productivity and explanation of the lockstep salary structure. Also mentioned is the trend for major law firms to implement a pay system based on performance.

The article reports that several female store employees of supermarket chain ASDA Group Ltd. claim they are not paid the same as male workers in the distribution warehouses.

The article presents an insight into the six-year case between the Djibouti Government v Abdourahman Boreh, in the wake of the developments that arose in a hearing in September 2014, that put Peter Gray, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher lawyer in the hotseat over falsified evidence allegations. Boreh is Africa's richest businessman and he has been implicated in a terrorist attack in Djibouti City on March 5, 2009.

The article reports on how the property entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz and his brother Vincent Tchenguiz faced down the fraud office in Great Britain over a botched probe. It is informed that Tchenguiz lost his most recent application for the disclosure of confidential documents to the Guernsey Courts last week where he is battling to protect his assets from liquidators Grant Thornton.

The article focuses on the need of the management of the legal panel system of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer after the collapse of merger with Allergan after new rules on tax inversions in the U.S. It mentions that efforts of the legal director Darren Noseworthy to increase integration of firms with the business by having a small number of firms managing. It also mentions that Pfizer's in-house legal team can turn to a panel arrangement.

The article offers information on several law firms those were shortlisted Litigation Team of the Year award of the periodical which include Clyde & Co., Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF). It mentions that Clyde & Co. has won the damages for their client in a clinical negligence claim, Freshfields has been nominated for its work on Lehman Brothers administration dispute and HSF work on deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) after settlement with ICBC Standard Bank.

The article reports on the efforts of private prosecution boutique Edmonds Marshall McMahon in changing the face of fraud investigation three-partner firm poached Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) civil fraud veteran Robert Hunter and Boodle Hatfield private client partner Sofie Hoffman. It mentions that law firm Taylor Wessing announced for launching an economic crime unit in July 2016 with a hire from Peters & Peters.

The article announces that Gideon Moore has been appointed as general counsel at law firm Linklaters.

The article examines the plans of British law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) for expansion in the US., as of May 2016. Topics discussed include views of Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) Mark Rigotti on the issue; the firm's vision for global growth; and failed merger talks between Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Greenberg Traurig.

The article discusses the works of British Financial Reporting Council's (FRC's) first General counsel and company secretary Anne McArthur. Topics discussed include her work in the field of healthcare and medical law; her efforts for making in-house lawyers to understand the wider strategy; and strategies used by her for managing risk for the firm.

The article explores the reasons that lead the courts cases related to baking to be disrupted and delayed due to failings in the disclosure process in Great Britain. Topics discussed include Justice Hildyard's decision against Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) for delays in the disclosure process in a case; delays made by financial institutions in court cases; and views of international discovery firm Consilio managing partner Adrian Palmer on the issue.

The article focuses on Daphne Yao, general counsel at OVO Energy firm. Topics discussed include restructuring of the legal team at the firm by her, engagement of the team in the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) review into the energy market and her views regarding the challenges faced by the industry due to regulations.

The article focuses on the efforts of Kirsty Cooper, general counsel, at insurance company Aviva, such as restructuring, mergers and overhaul of legal panel. It mentions that Cooper has extended remit saw into due diligence and restructuring work with regulatory approvals process with interest. It also mentions that law firms such as Allen & Overy, Ashurst and DLA Piper are working as the external firms for the Aviva.

The article focuses on the issues related to the merger of law firms in Great Britain. It mentions that the merger of law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) with SJ Berwin created a global firm with three separate partnerships and the efforts of Stuart Fuller and Stephen Kon, officials of the KWM and SJ, in increasing the turnover of the firm. It also mentions that Kon and Fuller are seeking to rejuvenate the London, England office.

The article reports on the plans of law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to relocate around 300 business services roles to Manchester, England as a part of the appointment of former managing partner David Aitman. It mentions that new management led by Chris Pugh and Edward Braham has helped to improve the global profitability drive of Freshfields.

The article discusses the change in the organizational culture after the election of Matthew Layton at the law firm Clifford Chance. It mentions that Layton overhauled the firm's constitution, scrapped leadership elections and installed a new executive management team. It mentions that he also opened a discussion around overhauling the firm's partnership to bring its salaried partner band into the equity and the mergers and acquisition strategy of the firm.

The article focuses on the deal signed by telecommunication company BT with third-party litigation funder Burford Capital as per which fund will put up the pot of money for a portfolio. It mentions that several class action on broadband speeds and the need to protect the shareholders of BT against the costs of a difficult legal row. It also mentions that significant development for the litigation funding industry and the joining of general counsel Dan Fitz at BT.

The article offers information related to oil and gas investment company L1 Energy's General counsel Chris Smith. Topics discussed include challenges in setting up L1 Energy in terms of the complexity of documentation and business model; role played by Smith in developing business strategies for the firm; and L1 Energy's in-house legal team.

The article examines the role played by multinational supermarket chain Asda Stores' general counsel and company secretary Alex Simpson in business strategy of the firm. Topics discussed include legal issues related to retail; legal challenges outside the normal scope of a general counsel's work; and increased use of technology in driving change in retail industry.

The article discusses the contribution of Luke Joannou, general counsel at charity organization Royal British Legion to grapple with issues including data protection law changes and protecting the brand's image. It mentions that challenges regarding the commitments to its beneficiaries and donors and work of charity with Squire Patton Boggs and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

The article discusses British attorney Zoe Bucknell and her role as a general counsel (GC) member and company secretary at the OneSavings Bank PLC (OSB) retail banking and money lending firm as of 2015. Employment at a new business enterprise (start-up) company is mentioned, along with the amount of money that OSB spends on legal issues each year. Great Britain's financial services industry is examined, along with Bucknell's high-risk work and the roles of in-house corporate attorneys.

The article informs that law firm White & Case has failed to protect the identities of key experts in a sensitive arbitration as of March 2017. It mentions that the Republic of Uzbekistan, represented by White & Case, has been told to pay a sum to Kazakh claimants in an arbitration over the nationalisation of two cement plants. It also mentions that Jones Day has representing claimants in the arbitration, with partners Baiju Vesani.

The article mentions the magazine's invitation for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyers to answer its survey regarding the features and deficiencies of available virtual data room software for initial public offering (IPO) verification or M&A due diligence.

The article discusses boutique law firms are expected to benefit from Brexit as law firms are struggling to future-proof. It mentions about boutique law firms that are highly specialised and run by senior lawyers. It also mentions about merger between Euclid Law and Edge Legal; and clients are becoming more accepting of new business models.

The article focuses on lawyer Jason Sugarman, who is one of seven new star silks interviewed in the periodical "The Lawyer." Information regarding his strong record in handling serious criminal defence cases, his advocacy on high-profile cases such an acquittal in the money laundering trail defending Hong Kong businessman and Zetland Fiduciary Group chairman James Sutherland, and his views on the increase financial and corporate crime cases in London, England, are also included.

The article focuses on Brian St Louis, a lawyer at 15 New Bridge Street, who is one of seven new star silks interviewed in the periodical "The Lawyer." Information regarding his optimistic views towards career development and concentrate on case related to murder and complex fraud, his commitment to be involve in legal mentoring, and the challenges on work diversity, are also included.

The article focuses on Alison Macdonald, a lawyer at barristers' chambers Matrix Chambers, who is included in the Silks 2017 list of the periodical "The Lawyer." Information regarding her five-week case at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on maritime dispute case, her experience of handling the case of Egyptian film producer Dodi Al-Fayed on the inquest of the death of Diana, and her law practice, are mentioned.

The article announces that barrister of the Brick Court Chambers Sarah Ford was appointed as the queen's counsel (QC).

The article discusses Sarah Ford, Brick Court Chamber's barrister including taking silk senior position in court, maternity leave of the chamber's policy, and her practice in public law. Also discussed is her application for the position of Queen's Counsel, commercial litigation, and her appearance in the Court of Appeal in the Air Cargo litigation case.

The article discusses the lawyer Sarah Ford and her career as the youngest barrister as one of the star silks. Her practice in different laws such as commercial law, public law, and competition law, on her being a part of Queen's Counsel (QC), and her unled appearances in court which served as a landmark in her career.

The article announces that Josh Holmes was appointed silks in Queens Counsel at the Monckton Chambers in London, England.

The article discusses the ruling of Scottish court regarding legacy law firm Paull & Williamsons now as Burness Paull act in conflict of interest professional negligence action brought by a former client Robert Kidd. It mentions the court ruled that firm did not award any damages to claimant and instructed the firm to negotiate the sale of a third of his oil services business, International Tubular Services (ITS) to U.S. private equity company Lime Rock Partners.

The article discusses the sensitivities of witnesses in commercial trials in Great Britain. The particular problems with the country's current system of factual witness evidence are explored which include the cost of the process of taking witness statements, the process of oral cross-examination at trial and the sensitivity to the demands of the cross-examination process. The need for the court to provide guidance as to what support can properly be given to witnesses is tackled.

The article discusses a court in Scotland has ruled legacy firm Burness Paull in conflict of interest in a professional negligence action brought by former client Robert Kidd. It mentions that Kidd had instructed Burness Paull to negotiate the sale of a third of his oil services business, International Tubular Services (ITS) to the U.S. private equity firm Lime Rock Partners. It also mentions that court's judgment has dismissed a claim by Kidd that Burness Paull had acted fraudulently.

The article discusses Lord Justice Rupert Jackson's review into the extension of fixed recoverable costs into litigations. His aim is to make the costs of going to court more certain, transparent, and proportionate for litigants. He notes how the very institution that often points its finger at a parties' exorbitant costs, namely the Court, can often contribute to or cause costs that quiet simply ought not to be incurred.

The article announces that James Miller has been appointed as managing partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) followed by the retirement of boss Jonathan Watmough.

The article informs that multinational law firm Clifford Chance has been charged with 1.2 million of compensation to be paid to retail banking company Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The charge is made against Clifford Chance for off-the-record advice to the RBS is the Libor claim made by the property investment company Property Alliance Group (PAG). However, in the case RBS client and law firm Dentons have helped win the case in RBS favor.

The article lists the topic of interviews with the achievers of the Hot 100 for the year 2016 which includes The Hot 100 effect: The man who crowdfunded the Brexit challenge, The Hot 100 effect: The in-house Visionary, and The hot 100 effect: Mishcon's tech guru.