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Global firms lined up to advise as Thomas Cook rescue talks fail
With news this weekend that Thomas Cook is on the brink of collapse and has ceased trading with immediate effect, a number of global elite firms have been lined up …
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Deloitte launches first-of-its-kind SQE training contract
Accountancy leader Deloitte has devised a three-year training contract which aligns with the requirement of the hotly-anticipated solicitors qualification examination (SQE) which is due to launch in the autumn of …
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Lex 100 Law Fairs 2019
Look out for us at the following law fairs this autumn and be sure to stop by, say hello and pick up a brand-spanking, shiny (and brightly-coloured) new copy of …
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Friday Rundown
A rundown of this week’s top news stories. Boris Johnson seeking legal advice for secret plan to shut down Parliament and force Brexit through [via Politics Home] Pound falls as …
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Bird & Bird and Clyde & Co boost NQ salaries
Salaries for newly-qualified (NQ) solicitors at Bird & Bird have increased by 15%. The firm is offering associates £71,000 a year, £9,000 more than the previous rate of £62,000. First …
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Friday Rundown
The rundown of this week’s top news stories. 1. Brexit Secretary signs order to scrap 1972 Brussels ACT – ending all EU law in the UK [OGV.UK] 2. Greene King …
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In-house: Trustpilot bags former Skyscanner legal chief as Gowling scores sole Commonwealth Games mandate
Adding to recent high-profile in-house appointments, former Skyscanner legal chief Carolyn Jameson (pictured) has been appointed chief legal and policy officer at consumer review website Trustpilot, while Gowling WLG has …
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Dealwatch: Paul Hastings and Slaughters react on nuclear sale as Magic Circle duo imbibes Greene King takeover
August has proved to be active with big-ticket deals prompting inbound investment to the UK with the disposal of John Wood Group’s nuclear business to US-based Jacobs Engineering Group, as …
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Kennedys looks to ensure next stage of growth with first managing partner
Kennedys has appointed its first global managing partner following a sustained period of growth which has seen turnover increase 70% in the last five years on the back of expansion …
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Trainee pay increases to £55,000 at Weil
The London office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced that trainees will receive a pay increase of up to 10%. First year trainees will now earn £50,000, up 9% …
