UK Industry Moves

Weil Taps 2 Latham Partners To Boost German PE Practice

By Ashish Sareen

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP said Thursday that it has snapped up two leading private equity partners from Latham & Watkins in Germany.

Taylor Wessing Taps London Veteran To Drive IP Expansion

By Ashish Sareen

Taylor Wessing LLP has appointed a longtime partner based in its London office to take on a newly-established role as the law firm's head of intellectual property in the U.K., Ireland and Middle East.

Kirkland Hires GC From BCLP For International Legal Role

By Ashish Sareen

Kirkland & Ellis LLP has hired a veteran legal and risk management expert from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP to take up a position as international general counsel.

DWF Brings In New CFO From Medivet

By Ashish Sareen

DWF said Monday that it has appointed a new chief financial officer as the business looks to continue its growth trajectory after recently recording revenue of more than £460 million ($618 million) in its latest financial results.

Withers Taps New CEO In 2nd Recent Leadership Shuffle

By Aebra Coe

U.K.-based Withers LLP announced Monday that the firm has appointed a new CEO to take the reins from 25-year chief executive Margaret Robertson, following its appointment of a new chair earlier this year.

Church Court Appoints First Female Head Of Chambers

By Ashish Sareen

Church Court Chambers said Friday that it has appointed a female silk as head of chambers for the first time since its founding in 2013.

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