A controversial plan to create a new company stock at US company Facebook, which resulted in legal action on behalf of some of its shareholders, has been dropped by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The news will come as a relief to both Zuckerberg and the shareholders, who were gearing up for a legal battle…
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Corporate Romania: Keeping up with Changes
International legislation and local regulations in Romania For almost 30 years, the “Eastern Block” has been busy…
How to Build Your Business: Importance of A General Counsel
Being General Counsel requires extensive business expertise that complements comprehensive knowledge about…
Accountancy giant PwC have signalled their continued intent to bolster their legal services ranks with their first US Law office. Unable to register under their own name due to regulatory issues, the company are launching a new law firm, ILC Legal, and plan to open this month in Washington D.C. in a…
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St John’s Buildings Barrister Among the Youngest Coroners at Just 31
Laura Nash, barrister at St John’s Buildings, has become one of the UK’s youngest coroners, having been appointed…
MHA Macintyre Hudson Merges Its Two Largest Offices
MHA MacIntyre Hudson, the top 20 UK chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, is merging its City and North…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) has advised leading international private equity firm Cinven on its disposal of CPA Global to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. for a total firm value of, according to reports, $3.1 billion (£2.4 billion) including debt. CPA Global is recognised as…
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How Corporate Law Has Shifted in West Africa
Preventing financial risks is of upmost importance for businesses and ensuring stability remains throughout the…
Why Lawyers Need to Change and Embrace Tech
Peter is a Partner in the Forensic Technology practice at Deloitte UK and runs their eDiscovery business. He has…