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‘Unprecedented in scale’: Travers, Slaughters and Hogan Lovells advise as Tata Steel separates UK pension scheme
Travers Smith, Slaughter and May and Hogan Lovells have all advised as Tata Steel today signed a long-awaited agreement to separate its business from the £15bn British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS), …
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Forsters and Allen & Overy post autumn 2017 retention rates
Another round of retention rates has been announced. For these lucky trainees, the work is just beginning! Forsters has announced a perfect 100% retention rate in relation to its autumn …
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News round-up, 9 August
Upcoming interviews? Need some help with commercial awareness? The Lex 100 rounds up some of the day’s interesting stories. World Championships: Isaac Makwala withdrawal decision defended by IAAF – BBC …
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‘We are seeing results’: Kennedys’ international growth continues with Melbourne launch
Insurance specialist Kennedys is continuing to invest in its international operations by expanding into Melbourne through what is its seventh international office opening and eighth lateral hire this year. The …
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Shorter trial scheme undergoes first full test as court allows BP appeal in $70m claim
The first case brought to trial under the London courts’ ongoing shorter trial pilot scheme has concluded on 27 July, when the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of BP …
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Sainsburys appoints eleven firms including Addleshaw Goddard, CMS and Dentons to new roster
UK supermarket and retailer Sainsbury’s Group has appointed eleven firms to its new legal panel, including Linklaters, Addleshaw Goddard, Dentons and CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Oslwang. The other firms on …
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HSF’s qualifying trainee retention rate falls as Stephenson Harwood keeps 90% of intake
Herbert Smith Freehills‘ (HSF) qualified trainee retention score has dipped to 80% while City-headquartered firm Stephenson Harwood recorded a significant increase in its autumn 2017 trainee retention rates for this …
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Mayer Brown and BLP land key roles on £1.3bn Walkie Talkie sale in record property deal
Mayer Brown, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang all advised on the £1.3bn purchase by Hong Kong investors LKK Health Products of London landmark skyscraper, 20 …
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‘A triumph for access to justice’: Supreme Court rules employment tribunal fees unlawful
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful, allowing trade union UNISON’s appeal in a ground-breaking decision requiring the government to stop charging the fees. Today’s …
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Watson Farley to retain all its qualifying trainees as Mishcon’s rate falls to 64%
Watson Farley and Williams will retain 100% of its autumn 2017 qualifying trainees, while Mishcon de Reya‘s rate of retention has dipped below 80% for the first time in three …