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Simpson Thacher names co-heads of European M&A

The New York law firm has appointed two London partners to lead its M&A team in Europe

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Why M&A lawyers are optimistic on dealmaking

Catch up on this week’s top legal news

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M&A lawyers optimistic on dealmaking bounce: ‘It has definitely picked up’ 

City lawyers are seeing green shoots of recovery in M&A activity after tariff-induced uncertainty led to a slowdown in deals

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Trading places: UBS, Lazard and DWS make hires

Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week

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Why law firms in London are doubling down on hiring

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City lawyer hiring hits record high: ‘There is a hyper-focus on London’

Partner moves across the City were up 30% in the first half of the year as firms continue to bid for the best talent

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Why London remains ‘mission critical’ for global law firms

FN’s list of leaders in the sector includes several London heads

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HSF Kramer boosts newly qualified lawyer pay to £145,000

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer hikes junior lawyer salaries by 7% as it inches closer to the Magic Circle law firms on pay

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London calling: US legal firms set up shop in the UK

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Alvarez & Marsal’s legal business launches UK flexible lawyer arm

US professional services giant continues to expand into the legal sector

Meet three of Europe’s top lawyers

FN’s Fifty Most Influential Lawyers list returns next week. Here are three of this year’s debutants

‘Massive risk’ for law firms not adopting AI, says ex-PwC consultant

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Ex-PwC consultant launches law firm advisory business as private equity targets sector

Private equity money is flowing into the legal sector

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SFO fesses up over case reviews

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Dozens of SFO cases face potential legal challenge after software failures

Prosecutor forced to reveal extent of disclosure review after FN wins transparency battle

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