Legal/Compliance

Terra Firma returns to court today seeking damages of more than £1.5bn from former banking partner Citi.

In the aftermath of the Panama Papers scandal, a new report shows that money laundering inspectors are increasingly scrutinizing the UK legal sector.

The $293bn US pension fund has introduced a number of controls designed to prevent another scandal like ‘Pay-to-Play’.

Eugene Stricker files claim against the firm, six of its senior staff and Andrew Caspersen, a former employee of PJT’s Park Hill who has been charged with securities fraud.

The Hong Kong office opening follows the hire of a team of employment litigation and corporate lawyers from Squire Patton Boggs who bring cross border experience to the firm’s existing China practice.

Latham & Watkins hires China-focused private equity lawyer; Mourant Ozannes promotes 12 to counsel; and more private fund lawyer moves.

Saloni Joshi has joined as partner in the alternative asset-focused law firm’s LP Unit.

Davis Polk hires TPG’s general counsel; DLA Piper adds a former Skadden bankruptcy veteran; and more private fund lawyer moves.

The US law firm has bolstered its corporate practice with the addition of a former private equity dealmaker.

Charles Moorse has joined the Minnesota-based private equity arm of Wells Fargo from law firm Lindquist & Vennum.