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Why Linklaters binned its partner pay clawback, and HSF’s boss talks coming out at work

HSF’s Rebecca Maslen-Stannage on battling M&A law’s long-hours ‘mythology’

By James Booth

2022-08-02T23:01:39Z

6 min read

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'If the team sees me leaving at 1 o’clock in the afternoon…it’s good messaging'

Allen & Overy launches Dubai hub for ex-Russia staff

By James Booth

2022-07-20T04:01:02Z

2 min read

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The United Arab Emirates has not enforced Western sanctions on Russia and is also willing to give visas to Russians, making it an attractive option for companies transferring staff out of the country

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HSF’s chair backs pay rise despite recession fears: ‘You can’t just batten down the hatches’

By James Booth

2022-07-05T23:01:31Z

3 min read

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Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, HSA’s chair, said increasing pay was the right move even if the global economy falters

Russian lawyers rush to set up new firms amid exodus and fears for future

By James Booth

2022-03-23T11:04:31Z

3 min read

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For partners and staff at international law firms in Russia a once comfortable existence has been turned upside down by Putin’s attack on Ukraine and the subsequent western backlash

Law firms face fierce pressure from MPs to shutter Moscow offices

By James Booth

2022-03-02T08:12:50Z

6 min read

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Linklaters, Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie, White & Case, BCLP and Sidley Austin all told FN they were reviewing or cutting ties with some Russian clients

Revealed: Emea’s top private equity and financing lawyers

By James Booth

2022-02-02T11:12:10Z

4 min read

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Talent wars and bumper deals — law firm leaders on their 2022 challenges

By James Booth and Bérengère Sim

2021-12-15T09:41:28Z

4 min read

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‘Agile working in a profession that has been built on a training-on-the-job process will be the most enduring change,’ said Linklaters senior partner Aedamar Comiskey

A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said late on 16 November that Davey had resigned from both roles the previous week

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey quits Herbert Smith Freehills consultancy job

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Law firms face fierce pressure from MPs to shutter Moscow offices

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Talent wars and bumper deals — law firm leaders on their 2022 challenges

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