Legal/Compliance

The Scottish corporate law firm said the deal disruption wrought by Brexit had had an impact on profits, but that transactions are getting ‘back on track’.

The law firm has closed an office in Kazakhstan and has loosened ties with a local law firm in Turkey.

Ropes & Gray adds fund formation lawyer; Simpson Thacher expands in Washington; and more private fund lawyer moves.

Following a nine day hearing, the former managing director who filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the firm has withdrawn his claim.

The former chief counsel to SEC chair Mary Jo White has been appointed as partner in the law firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice.

K&L Gates adds to London office; Ogier promotes three funds specialists; and more private fund lawyer moves.

William Hay is leaving the private equity firm to join Weil, Gotshal & Manges as senior counsel.

European regulator ESMA said there are no significant obstacles to the application of the AIFMD passport to Canada, Guernsey, Japan, Jersey, and Switzerland, but has reservations regarding Australia and the US.

pfm was in the Central London Employment Tribunal to witness the credit team’s co-chief investment officer give evidence relating to a former employee’s disability discrimination claim.

The law firm has recruited three alternative investment funds lawyers from King & Wood Mallesons.