Morrison Foerster are first law firm to mandate vaccines for London lawyers August 26, 2021 Law firm Morrison Foerster have publicly announced that its lawyers must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 to return to the London office. Morrison Foerster, also known as MoFo, will make covid-19 vaccinations mandatory from 13 September for those coming back to the office, where they will also need to wear a mask in common areas [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile? June 22, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. BDO Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has appointed a new national head of technology and media, based out of its London office. Stepping into the position on 4 July, Ian McBane will take over the reins [...]
Lawyers must work 2,400 hours a year to get coveted partner promotions, Hogan Lovells chief says May 25, 2022 The head of City of London law firm Hogan Lovells has told staff they are expected to work at least 2,400 hours a year if they expect to rise to partner level. In a memo sent out to staff, chief executive Miguel Zaldivar said “success typically means” making an “all in commitment” to the firm, [...]
US financial inclusion fintech launches in the UK to open up immigrants’ access to credit April 12, 2022 US financial inclusion fintech Nova Credit has expanded into the UK today with plans to open up access to credit for immigrants across Europe.
People management firm Lattice hits £2.2bn valuation to drive global presence January 18, 2022 People management platform Lattice announced a new valuation of $3bn (£2.2bn)this evening after closing a $175m (£129m) round to ramp up its global presence.
Aviva and Allianz partner on £500m City office and retail development February 28, 2022 Aviva Investors and Allianz Real Estate have entered a partnership for a massive ongoing development in the heart of the City of London. The joint venture, 1 Liverpool Street and 101 Moorgate with a gross development value of around £500m, are central to the Crossrail development site in the Square Mile. “London is one of the [...]
Citigroup offers London staff Covid tests as part of back-to-office plan March 11, 2021 Citigroup offers London staff Covid tests as part of back-to-office plan
City of London Police Authority Board aims for force to recruit 40% BAME officers March 30, 2021 The City of London Police Authority Board (PAB) has agreed proposals to work with the City of London Police to ensure that the force is representative of the community that it serves. Under the plans, the PAB will challenge the force to recruit at least 40% BAME officers for the remainder of the Home Office [...]
Goodwin Proctor ups the stakes in battle for legal talent in offering juniors £161,500 a year January 26, 2022 US law firm Goodwin Proctor has raised the stakes in the battle for legal talent, in offering newly qualified lawyers in its London office an unprecedented £161,500 a year. The Boston headquartered law firm’s move will see junior lawyers’ pay boosted by 10 per cent from £147,000 to £161,500, City AM understands. Goodwin’s decision to [...]
Man Group: London Hedge fund chief to retire with president set to take the reins May 11, 2023 The boss of London hedge fund firm Man Group, Luke Ellis, has announced he will step down later this year when the firm’s chief operating officer will step into the top role.