The Lawyer (UK)

Mandelson Instructs Mishcon as Fallout over Epstein Files Continues

Simpson Thacher Lures Kirkland’s LME Partner Amid Sponsor Tensions

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has hired a senior partner from Kirkland & Ellis who led the firm’s London Market & Energy (LME) practice. The move comes as Kirkland faces internal sponsor tensions that have prompted several private‑equity‑focused lawyers to reconsider their positions. The recruited...

Taylor Wessing Hunts for Investors to Back Start-Up Funding Platform Outpace

Taylor Wessing is actively courting investors to fund Outpace, a new start‑up financing platform it helped launch. The firm aims to leverage its legal expertise and client network to accelerate capital access for early‑stage companies. Outpace will provide a tech‑driven...

Simmons & Simmons Explores Commercial Future for AI Tool Percy

Michelmores Launches Cambridge Office with Broadfield Raid

Legaltech Harvey Hires Former CRS Innovation Chief

Paul Hastings Lures Cooley Partner for PE Restock

Weil Hire in Germany Marks 19th Partner Return

Carlsberg GC to Step Down After 25 Years

Claim Spotter: Loan Bridging Companies Sue Barclays Bank

Slaughters and Quinn to Clash in $700m Claim Against Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund

Paul Hastings Ramps up Recruitment with Macfarlanes Hire

RPC Loses Commercial Head to Taylor Wessing

In Court This Week: Private Equity Showdown over Car Dealerships Heads to Trial

The Dream of a Truly National High Court Is Coming True

Vinson Hires Freshfields’ US Head of Energy

Rio Tinto GC to Depart After Failed Merger Talks