Part owners win whistle-blower rights in ruling May 21, 2014 A LANDMARK judgement by the Supreme Court yesterday confirmed that limited liability partnership (LLP) members are entitled to the same whistle-blowing rights as other employees. The ruling, which determined that former Clyde & Co employee Krista Bates Van Winkelhof can claim status as a whistleblower despite owning a part of the firm, may have wide-ranging consequences [...]
Castles, islands and converted churches: 7 insane properties you could buy for less than the price of a one-bed flat in London November 14, 2014 According to home.co.uk, the price of the average one-bed flat in London is now £482,000. But for the price of a cramped, damp basement in London, you could get something altogether more exciting elsewhere in the country. Time to leave the capital? Here's what you could get… 1. St Michael's Church, Scotland, £375,000 (Source: Zoopla) [...]
Japanese firm buys Canopius in £594m deal December 18, 2013 JAPANESE insurance group NKSJ yesterday confirmed its £594m deal to buy Lloyd’s of London underwriter Canopius, becoming the latest firm to make inroads into the City’s historic insurance market. NKSJ will buy Canopius, its biggest ever acquisition, through its Sompo Japan subsidiary. The purchase means a windfall for Bregal Capital, whose funds own just over [...]
The 2014 Commonwealth Games, and five other reasons Glasgow is still city of culture July 23, 2014 The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow last night and over the next two weeks tens of thousands of Londoners will make their way to the cultural heart of Scotland. They come as Scotland edges ever closer – according to the polls – to independence, giving the international showcase even more significance. But unlike other cities [...]
City Moves for 13 September 2013 | Who’s switching jobs September 12, 2013 Aviva Investors The investment management business has appointed Andrew Davey as assistant fund manager to its Lime Property Fund. He joined the company in 2007. Deloitte Real Estate Steve Johns has joined the real estate business to head its City leasing team. Johns previously spent 17 years at Cushman & Wakefield, and was most recently [...]
City Moves for 1 February 2013 | Who’s switching jobs January 31, 2013 Ogier The law firm has appointed three new partners. Matthew Newman joined Ogier in 2008 from DLA Piper. Rachael Reynolds joined in 2008 from Clyde & Co. Nick Williams joined in 2007 from Clifford Chance. Freshfields The law firm has appointed David Haworth as head of its London tax practice. He succeeds Sarah Falk. Haworth [...]
Lawyers slug it out for charity November 26, 2012 LOYAL readers will remember that The Capitalist reported last month on five sparring solicitors from DLA Piper, Clyde & Co and SJ Berwin clubbing together to compete in a black tie charity boxing match near St Paul’s. The gloves are now firmly off and The Capitalist is happy to report that Saturday’s punch-up at the [...]
Gloves on: City lawyers slug it out in the ring October 22, 2012 FIVE sparring solicitors from DLA Piper, Clyde & Co and SJ Berwin have clubbed together to compete against each other in a black tie boxing bash at St Paul’s – though the tuxes will be worn by spectators, rather than our jousting lawyers. The reason for the fisticuffs isn’t to vent anger but to raise money [...]
City Moves | Who’s switching Jobs September 4, 2012 DAC Beachcroft Anthony Menzies has been appointed as a partner in the law firm’s London-based global insurance team. He joins from Taylor Wessing, where he was a partner in its insurance and reinsurance group. Menzies is a specialist in marine, energy and engineering law, and has also previously held roles at Clyde & Co and [...]
WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS April 30, 2012 BNY Mellon The financial services firm has appointed Peter Hazou as head of market management for treasury services, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He will report to Susan Skerritt, global head of business strategy and market solutions. Hazou joins from UniCredit, where he served as head of strategy and business development, global transaction banking. While [...]