Britain’s legal market is set for another big transatlantic merger after Denton Wilde Sapte (DWS) announced plans for a tie-up with an American firm yesterday.

The City’s 21st-biggest legal practice will combine with the Chicago-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, creating a global practice with 1,400 lawyers and revenues of almost £500 million. It will be known as SNR Denton.

The merger follows the union of Hogan Lovells last month after the merger of Lovells, one of London’s most respected firms, with Hogan & Hartson, of Washington. That created the world’s ninth-biggest law firm, bringing in revenue of almost $2 billion (£1.4 billion). SJ Berwin is also contemplating a transatlantic merger and is in talks with Proskauer Rose, based in Boston. (more…)

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INTER PROFESSIONAL MIDSUMMER BALL 25 JUNE 7PM @ LEEDS UNIVERSITY REFECTORY

 

Why not join us for this year’s midsummer ball which is to be held in support of Martin House Hospice. Tickets are £42.30 or £338.40 per table of 8. The tickets price includes a Pimms reception, 3 course dinner, with wine and live entertainment! The event provides the perfect opportunity to network with other young professional from across the region, not to mention a great evening out.

 

The closing date for booking your tickets is 11 June, so don’t delay!! If you would like to reserve your ticket please email:

 

http://www2.rics.org/EBMS/areyouamember.aspx?eventid=8322

 

Sports…

 

SPORTS DAY

 

Come along to this year’s annual sports day. It’s a great opportunity to keep fit with games of football and netball throughout the day. We will be having a BBQ at lunchtime and rounding the day off with an Otley Run (hopefully in the sun!!) More details to follow…

 

RUGBY

This year’s rugby tournament is about to get underway on the 7 June. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Tom Dennis at TDennis@LawBlacks.com to register your interest.

GOLF TASTER SESSIONS

Ever fancied trying your hand at golf? In preparation for the summer months, we are planning a taster session with a professional coach. To register your interest please email natasha.whiddon@hammonds.com

SOFT BALL LEAGUE

This year’s softball season is about to get underway. If you would like any more details or would like to join the league please contact Nazia Ahmed at Nazia.Ahmed@optimalegal.co.uk

Charities…

CHARITY RUNNING EVENTS

  

To give you a great excuse to get fit for those Summer beach holidays Leeds JLD is entering a team into the Leeds Jane Tomlinson 10km Challenge on Sunday, 4 July 2010. If you would like to enter with Leeds JLD please sign up online at:

http://www.runforall.com/

The deadline for entry is coming up very soon so sign up now to avoid disappointment. Once signed up please e-mail Matthew Tighe at mtighe@stewartslaw.com

Each runner will receive a JLD t-shirt so that you really feel part of Team JLD

Caption Competition Winner…

 

Please check out the website for this month’s caption competition. The deadline is the end of May and the winner will receive a bottle wine courtesy of our friends at Latitude Wines, www.latitudewine.co.uk

JLD Raleigh project 2010

The JLD is looking for four volunteers to participate in this year’s Raleigh Project, taking place in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India between 29 October and 14 November. The project includes a 16 day expedition to install a bio-gas fuel plant system in a local village. The project integrates a charitable mission with high impact personal development through this exciting and worthwhile international public service project.

 

Read all about the project at the JLD Raleigh Project web pages. If you would like to sign up or have any further queries then please email Annalisa Checchi at a.v.checchi@gmail.com

 

And finally…

If you would like to become a member or join the mailing list, please visit www.leedsjld.com. Also the Committee are always happy to hear from members about the events that we run, please feel free to contact any of the Committee if you have any comments or suggestions.

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On Saturday, 8th May, over 200 members and guests of Liverpool Law Society enjoyed an evening packed full of fun and entertainment at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool whilst raising money for two good causes: Help for Heroes and the Liverpool Mombasa Access to Justice Project.

Over £11,000 was raised on the night. Many thanks to all those present who made it such a successful evening. Please take a look at the Society’s website for a full report on the evening. Photographs will be uploaded shortly.

Below are more events which I hope will be of interest to you.

 

You are invited to attend this hugely successful networking event where you will be given the opportunity to enjoy a fine selection of wines in relaxed surroundings while participating in a quiz to test the knowledge of even those who claim to be experts!

Members are asked to bring a colleague or associate from a different profession, such as accountants, surveyors or stock brokers for which you will be entered into a draw on the night.

Tickets are priced at £10.00 plus VAT per person

Book your place early to avoid disappointment.

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Herbert Smith and Latham & Watkins have taken roles on opposite sides of the £1.5bn sale of Harrods to the Qatari royal family.

The deal sees Mohamed Al Fayed’s 25-year tenure as owner of the iconic Knightsbridge department store come to an end, although he will remain in a new role as honorary chairman.

The deal was carried out by Qatar Holdings, the investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund. (more…)

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