Raft of firms advise on $13.7bn Amazon Whole Foods takeover
A raft of firms have been drafted to advise on the $13.7bn (£10.7bn) acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon.
Alex Taylor
Alex is The Lawyer’s international editor. He joined in 2017 as a reporter covering litigation and the Bar, leaving in 2019 and returning in 2021.
Katten secures Old War Office deal for Raffles
US firm Katten Muchin Rosenman has secured a deal for French luxury hotel brand Raffles to take over management of the Old War Office in London.
Pinsent Masons hires three-partner team for Dublin launch
Pinsent Masons is opening in Dublin with a three-partner team, marking its fourth office launch in 18 months.
Clifford Chance and Simpson Thacher advise on €12bn Blackstone deal
Clifford Chance and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have won top roles on the €12.3bn sale of Blackstone’s warehouses and logistics business Logicor.
Bar Council names new chief executive
The Bar Council has named Malcolm Cree as its new chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO Stephen Crowne who will retire this year after filling the role for four years.