How does online divorce work in the UK?
How does online divorce work in the UK? What is the quickest divorce you can get and what is the cheapest way to divorce in the UK are two of the most asked questions when contemplating divorce. The no-fault divorce legislation has been effective since April 6, 2022, allowing for applications to be submitted either […]
Clifford Chance – Bas Boris Visser Dies Unexpectedly
Clifford Chance – Bas Boris Visser Dies Unexpectedly Bas Boris Visser, who held the position of global head of innovation at the firm, had twice assumed the role of managing partner in Amsterdam throughout his extensive career with the U.K. firm. The firm did not specify a cause of death. His passing was announced merely […]
White & Case launches disputes practice in Tokyo
The international law firm White & Case LLP has enhanced its global disputes practice by adding Shinsuke Yakura as a partner in its Tokyo office. White & Case partner Abby Cohen Smutny, Co-Head of the International Arbitration Practice said “Our global disputes practices have long focused on Japan as an important market for clients with […]
DLA Piper advises GigCapital7 in US$200 million IPO
GigCapital7 IPO – DLA Advise DLA Piper recently provided legal counsel to GigCapital7, a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, during the successful completion of its initial public offering, which raised US$200 million by issuing 20 million units priced at US$10 each. These units are set to be listed on NASDAQ and will […]
Why Is the African Mining Industry Facing Challenges?
Warren Beech is the CEO of Beech Veltman – a leading South African law firm, specialising in the mining, infrastructure, and natural resources sector. Lawyer Monthly recently caught up with Warren to discover why the African mining industry is facing challenges. Shaping Africa’s Mining Industry My career as a specialist mining and natural resources lawyer was completely […]
Equal Pay Claim For Same Job
Equal Pay Claim For Same Job – Is it illegal in the UK? This week more than 3,500 current and former workers at leading high street retailer Next have won the final stage of a six-year legal battle for equal pay. Next could now face costs in excess of £30m+ with thousands of pounds payable […]
7 Important Legal Tips When Buying A Home
7 Important Legal Tips When Buying A Home Buying a house or apartment at any stage in life can be stressful and provide moments of uncertainty. This is due to the nature of the process and the fact that multiple parties are involved throughout, including, but not limited to (Real estate agents, lenders (banks), lawyers, […]
What is the new EU visa waiver scheme and how does it work?
What is the new EU visa waiver scheme and how does it work? The European Union is set to implement a €7 (£6) visa waiver for certain non-EU nationals, including British citizens, by the summer of 2025. According to the forthcoming regulations, travelers from designated non-EU nations, the UK included, will be required to obtain […]
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword In the digital age, social media has become an omnipresent force, influencing nearly every aspect of daily life, including the legal system. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok offer a public forum for discussion, information dissemination, and even evidence gathering. However, the intersection of social […]
Christopher Morvillo – Confirmed Dead
Christopher Morvillo – Confirmed Dead – The Italian coastguard has confirmed the identification of five individuals whose bodies were recovered following the sinking of a superyacht. Among the deceased is British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Additionally, the identities of Jonathan Bloomer, his spouse Judith Bloomer, attorney Christopher Morvillo, and his wife Neda Morvillo have also been […]
DRAMATIC SEARCH – Who is Chris Morvillo? A lawyer from Clifford Chance is currently unaccounted for following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily.
New York based Clifford Chance Partner Christopher J Morvillo is one of the few individuals reported missing following the sinking of a luxury yacht during a storm near Sicily. The vessel, known as the Bayesian, was carrying a total of 22 individuals, comprising 12 passengers and 10 crew members at the time of the incident. […]
AutoScout24 Finalizes Agreement to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada’s leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]