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Dewey exodus spreads to Germany as partners prepare to quit - The Lawyer
A source close to the firm said today: “They've been falling apart for a while but the remainder of what's still there is without any exception close to finding a [new firm]. They're trying to cross the finish line.” Another source commented: “I ...
Dewey Moscow latest office to mull defection - The Lawyer
According to a source close to the firm, Dewey's Moscow partners have been in talks with a number of firms with offices in Moscow, including White & Case, about a possible move. But while previous discussions have only looked at taking on select ...
Vos J threatens phone-hacking firms with group litigation order as costs spiral - The Lawyer
To force them to use alternative lawyers could cause problems,” a source said. Meanwhile, it emerged last week that News International was taking steps to take control of its legal spend by instructing Linklaters on all phone-hacking claims against it ...
Equity not guaranteed for McGrigors partners post-merger - The Lawyer
According to a source close to the firms, around 20 equity partners at McGrigors will become transitional partners at the merged firm, meaning they will have more points than fixed share partners and some guarantees in relation to remuneration, ...
Judgement day looms for Herbies corporate partners - The Lawyer
Industry sources close to the firm say it is poised for a wholesale cull of partners across the global corporate practice, with some suggesting up to 15 or 20 could face the axe. The news comes as questions are being raised about the corporate team's ...