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Three top City law firm partners set to join Lawrence Graham's real estate practice
LG has recruited three highly respected partners from the magic circle and silver circle to strengthen further its leading real estate practice.
16 May 2012
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires majority stake in Insurance Dialogue Limited
LG has advised existing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of 78.5 per cent of the shares of Insurance Dialogue Limited (IDL).
14 May 2012
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Lawrence Graham advises on £54m law firm acquisition
LG has advised Slater & Gordon on its acquisition of Russell Jones & Walker for £54 million.
29 Apr 2012
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Shell to make £1.12bn offer for Lawrence Graham client Cove Energy
Lawrence Graham is advising Cove Energy Plc in relation to a recommended takeover offer from Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
24 Apr 2012
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Lawrence Graham promotes four lawyers to partnership across three practice areas
LG will promote four London-based lawyers to its partnership on 1 May 2012.
17 Apr 2012
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LG advises on £14.7 million secondary placing and capital re-organisation for Firestone Diamonds Plc
LG has acted for AIM client Firestone Diamonds Plc on its £14.7 million (gross) fundraising and connected capital re-organisation.
03 Apr 2012
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An LG designed executive entity for trust structures is now law
Pioneering legislation has become law in the Bahamas creating an executive entity for use in offshore wealth preservations structures.
13 Mar 2012
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Nathalie Tanzi is made a partner at LG Monaco
Nathalie is a French lawyer and joined LG Monaco in 2008 after 18 years working with the French and Monegasque banking and financial authorities
23 Feb 2012
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LG advising Cove Energy plc on its formal sale process
The LG team is being led by partners Geoff Gouriet and John Reed, and associate Sam Gray.
23 Feb 2012
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Lawrence Graham to open an office in Singapore
LG is opening an office in Singapore by forming an alliance with local firm PK Wong and Associates LLC.
17 Feb 2012
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Kalahari Minerals sold for £650 million – advised by Lawrence Graham
LG hs advised Kalahari Minerals Plc in its sale to Taurus Mineral, a newly incorporated company formed at the direction of CGNPC-Uranium Resources Co. Ltd and the China-Africa Development Fund, for £650 million.
03 Feb 2012
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LG advises on the sale of Sanderson and St Martins Lane Hotels
The central London hotels have been sold to Capital Hill Hotels Limited for £192m.
02 Feb 2012
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LG advises Brewin Dolphin on the disposal of its corporate advisory & broking division
Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's largest independent private client investment managers, has completed the disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division to a new partnership called N+1 Brewin.
01 Feb 2012
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LG advises on cash offer by Acorn Global Investments Limited for Dhir India Investments Limited
The offer valued DII at £7 million. LG advised on all corporate, UK tax, finance and regulatory aspects of the transaction.
31 Jan 2012
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LG advises Greenko on $70m investment from Standard Chartered
LG has advised Greenko Group Plc – the AIM-traded Indian owner and operator of clean energy projects – on a US$70 million investment from Standard Chartered.
23 Jan 2012
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LG further strengthens finance practice with hire of three partners
LG has further strengthened its leading finance group by hiring three partners.
16 Jan 2012
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LG has advised EIIB on its investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited
Lawrence Graham has advised leading financial services company European Islamic Investment Bank Plc ("EIIB") on its US$21m investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited.
09 Jan 2012
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LG advises Kalahari Minerals
LG acting for Kalahari Minerals plc in connection with a £632 million cash offer for the company's entire share capital
13 Dec 2011
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LG strengthens its real estate practice with new partner hire
Mark Mallon is appointed from SJ Berwin as a partner in LG's leading real estate group.
16 Nov 2011
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LG advises Golden Prospect Precious Metals Limited on its £18.6m capital raising on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange
Partner Jeffrey Elway led the team at LG, which included corporate associates Farhod Moghadam, Jenna Beever and Esterina Fiore.
01 Nov 2011
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Swiss investment to migrate to Singapore as Asia outperforms West
New and existing investment in Switzerland will migrate to Singapore as Asia begins to outperform the West economically
19 Oct 2011
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LG recruits Courtney Rothery as an associate in its Dubai office
Courtney Rothery joins LG as an associate in its construction and projects team in Dubai
17 Oct 2011
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LG recruits partner Iain Shurwood to its Finance practice
Iain Shurwood is to join LG's finance group from Squire Sanders Hammonds
09 Oct 2011
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Lawrence Graham wins Insolvency Law Firm of the Year
LG wins Law Firm of the Year at the Insolvency and Rescue Awards
05 Oct 2011
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Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011
LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams
05 Oct 2011
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Lawrence Graham advises on debt financing of £139m purchase of 19 storey City office by German fund manager
LG advises on £139m purchase of 30 Crown Place, London
06 Sep 2011
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LG ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide
It is the 13th consecutive quarter that LG has led on its own by market capitalisation
08 Aug 2011
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Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients
Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide.
08 Aug 2011
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Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising
LG has advised Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands
28 Jul 2011
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Lehman loses UK Supreme Court appeal as Justices unanimously uphold the supremacy of English law
The UK Supreme Court has today unanimously dismissed an appeal by Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy estate following a legal battle with a group of Australian noteholders
26 Jul 2011
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Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation
Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands
08 Jul 2011
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LG advises international forestry investment company on $67 million placement and CISX listing
LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its third private placement with a value of $67 million.
19 Jun 2011
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Wealthy parents are most likely to be behind a pre nup
Wealthy parents are most likely to be the driving force behind a pre-nuptial agreement, a poll conducted by Lawrence Graham has revealed.
13 Jun 2011
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Lawrence Graham to advise Ukrainian oil and gas giant Naftogaz
LG has entered into a procurement contract with Naftogaz for the provision of legal advice and assistance.
12 Jun 2011
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires HLG Holdings Ltd
LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on the acquisition of HLG Holdings Ltd.
12 May 2011
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LG advises Brewin Dolphin on disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division
LG has advised Brewin Dolphin on the disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division to N+1 Brewin.
11 May 2011
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LG appoints insurance and reinsurance specialist David Breslin as its head of dispute resolution and Richard Miles as head of real estate
LG has appointed David Breslin as head of Dispute Resolution and Richard Miles as head of Real Estate.
04 May 2011
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LG promotes two associates to partner in dispute resolution and corporate teams
LG is pleased to announce associates James Sidwell and David Ponsford will be joining the partnership on 1 May 2011.
13 Apr 2011
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Successful restructuring of 16 Hilton Hotels
LG has acted for the owners on the successful restructuring of their multi-syndicated senior, stretch senior and mezzanine debt aggregating in excess of £340m, secured on a portfolio of 16 Hilton-managed hotels
04 Apr 2011
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Lawrence Graham advises on Dolphin Capital Investors $40m convertible bond issue
The Investment Funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP ("LG"), the international business law firm, has advised existing client Dolphin Capital Investors Limited ("Dolphin") on the issue of US$40 million of convertible bonds.
31 Mar 2011
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LG advises Longbow Real Estate Capital LLP on sale of a 51% interest to ICG plc
LG has advised the management of Longbow Real Estate Capital LLP on its sale of a 51 per cent interest to FTSE 250 company Intermediate Capital Group Plc.
22 Mar 2011
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Arthur J. Gallagher acquires business and assets of Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies Limited
LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on its acquisition of the business and assets of underwriting agency Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies Limited.
11 Mar 2011
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Lawrence Graham advises Kalahari Minerals on CGNPGs £756m takeover bid
LG has acted for Kalahari Minerals in connection with a £756 million possible cash offer for the company's entire share capital by Chinese state-owned CGNPG Uranium Resources Co.
09 Mar 2011
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The Crown Estate makes new appointments to the urban portfolios legal panel
The Crown Estate can announce that, following a competitive tender process, Burges Salmon LLP and Lawrence Graham LLP have been appointed to provide legal services for our urban portfolio. The appointments are effective from 1 April 2011.
08 Mar 2011
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Henderson UK Property Unit Trust invests £30m, advised by LG
The Henderson UK Property Unit Trust has invested almost £30m in the first month of 2011, boosting the distributable yield on the fund to 4.6%. LG advised Henderson in all transactions.
15 Feb 2011
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Lawrence Graham ranked as top legal adviser to AIM clients
LG has been named as the top legal adviser to AIM clients in the latest Hemscott Advisers Rankings Guide.
10 Feb 2011
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Elliot Weston to join Lawrence Graham as a partner in its Corporate Tax team
Elliot Weston to join Lawrence Graham as a partner in its Corporate Tax team as it expands its tax structuring capabilities for real estate.
27 Jan 2011
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LG advises The Threadneedle Low Carbon Workplace Trust in its first purchase
LG partner Robert Adam has advised The Threadneedle Low-Carbon Workplace Trust, the first fund to be launched in conjunction with the Carbon Trust, in its initial purchase of four buildings for £42 million.
19 Jan 2011
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LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies
LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies.
12 Jan 2011
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Peter Brudenall joins Lawrence Graham as a partner in its commerce and technology team
Peter Brudenall has joined LG as a partner in its commerce and technology group.
10 Jan 2011
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LG advises Healthcare Locums on acquisition and £128m refinancing
LG has acted for Healthcare Locums Plc on its £77.8 million acquisition of Healthcare Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and related £128 million debt refinancing.
24 Dec 2010
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New Senior Partner elected at Lawrence Graham LLP
LG announces today that its partners have elected Andrew Witts as Senior Partner and re-elected Hugh Maule as Managing Partner with effect from 1st May 2011.
22 Dec 2010
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LG advises on fast track AIM admission and £20m fundraisings
LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities plc on two AIM-related transactions.
21 Dec 2010
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LG advises on £94.7 million Main Market listing, £50 million placing and £20 million placing and offer for subscription
The investment funds team at LG has advised BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc on its Main Market listing and £94.7 million fundraising by way of a placing.
17 Dec 2010
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Lawrence Graham recognised for "sterling performance" as it almost doubles AIM clients within five years
LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM-listed clients in the 5th Anniversary Hemscott Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide.
16 Dec 2010
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Antony Woodhouse joins Lawrence Graham as a partner in its insurance and reinsurance team
LG has hired partner Antony Woodhouse from Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge (formerly Kendall Freeman) to join its highly regarded insurance and reinsurance team.
10 Dec 2010
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LG advises Cenkos on £18m oil and gas placing
LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc in relation to a fundraising for Canadian oil and gas company Caza Oil & Gas, Inc.
25 Nov 2010
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LG advises on £110m AIM secondary fundraising for Cove Energy plc
LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on its £110 million (gross) fundraising.
24 Nov 2010
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Survey points to bright future for independent private banks
Almost 100 influential figures from London's banking, trustee and advisory communities came together this week for a topical debate on the future of private banks and how the super rich manage their wealth, held by Lawrence Graham LLP.
16 Nov 2010
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AIM listed Clipper Windpower Plc acquired by United Technologies Corporation
LG is acting for Clipper Windpower Plc on its proposed recommended cash acquisition by United Technologies Corporation.
04 Nov 2010
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Lawrence Graham consolidates its position as top AIM legal adviser
LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the third quarter of 2010. It is the sixth consecutive quarter that it has held this position.
04 Nov 2010
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Waste lawyers welcome a single diverse waste policy
Today marks the closing date for responses to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs' review of waste policies.
07 Oct 2010
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LG advises international AIM listed mining company on takeover
LG has acted for Firestone Diamonds Plc on its takeover by way of a scheme of arrangement of Kopane Diamond Developments Plc.
06 Oct 2010
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LG India focus pays further dividend with major AIM IPO
LG has advised nominated adviser Arden Partners Plc in connection with a £37 million AIM IPO for Indian outsourcing and call centre operator iEnergizer.
02 Sep 2010
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LG advises Healthcare Locums on a trio of acquisitions and placing
LG has advised AIM-listed Healthcare Locums Plc on three acquisitions and an £11 million placing.
02 Aug 2010
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LG advises Development Securities plc on acquisition of the largest indoor venue in Europe
LG has advised leading property developer and investment company Development Securities plc on its purchase of the Manchester Evening News Arena Complex for £62.2 million.
24 Jun 2010
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LG advises international investment property company on £35m placing and open offer and firm placing
LG has advised Japan Residential Investment Company Limited on a £35 million fundraising by way of a placing and open offer and firm placing.
23 Jun 2010
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LG advises on sale of defence products business to Key Technologies Plc
LG has recently advised on the sale of the business and assets of Primetake Limited to Ensco 781 Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Key Technologies Plc. The value of the deal was £10.5 million.
14 Jun 2010
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LG grows Private Capital team in Dubai
Angela Calnan, a senior Private Capital solicitor, has joined LG's award-winning Private Capital team.
13 Jun 2010
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LG advises international forestry investment company on $126 million placement
LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its second private placement of $126 million.
13 Jun 2010
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LG advises Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on its latest acquisition
LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of Risk & Reward Group (Holdings) Limited from its existing management team.
09 Jun 2010
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Lawrence Graham consolidates position as top AIM legal adviser
LG remains top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the second quarter of 2010.
09 May 2010
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LG strengthens Real Estate, Litigation, IP and Competition with appointment of four new partners
LG is pleased to announce that it has promoted Jeremy Andrews (Litigation), Susanna Beeson (Real Estate), Rosemary Choueka (Competition/ Public Procurement) and Georgie Collins (IP) to the partnership.
03 May 2010
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LG advises on AIM listing for Brazilian retail focused real estate company
LG has advised Squarestone Brasil Limited on its admission to AIM and £28.2 million fundraising.
15 Apr 2010
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Indian power company KSK Power moves from AIM to LSE Main Market
LG has advised KSK Power Ventur plc in connection with its move up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange by way of a standard listing.
09 Apr 2010
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LG advises on fundraising for international natural resources AIM company
LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on a fundraising which will take the aggregate funds raised by the company since last summer to over £70 million.
24 Mar 2010
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LG advises on worlds first wave and tidal energy leasing
LG has advised Marine Current Turbines on its successful bid for a lease agreement with The Crown Estate for the world's first commercial wave and tidal leasing round.
19 Mar 2010
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LG advises on third Dubai liquidation in the DIFC
LG has advised Shahab Haider, the Liquidator of Orion Holding Overseas Limited, which was ordered to be wound up on 11 January 2010.
19 Mar 2010
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LG names Fairbridge as annual charity partner
LG has chosen Fairbridge, a charity supporting young people, as its annual charity for 2010.
17 Mar 2010
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LG advises leading AIM listed Indian renewable energy company on £72 million placing
LG has advised Greenko Group PLC on a £72 million fundraising by way of a placing of ordinary shares by Arden Partners plc and Mirabaud Securities LLP.
03 Mar 2010
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LG advises Marine Current Turbines Limited on new funding from Siemens
LG has advised Marine Current Turbines Limited on a £4.8 million round of investment from global engineering firm, Siemens Plc, the Carbon Trust, High Tide Worldwide BV and other private investors.
03 Mar 2010
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LG successfully defends the Office for Legal Complaints in challenge by the Law Society
LG successfully defended the Office for Legal Complaints against a High Court challenge by the Law Society to the new Legal Ombudsman scheme.
01 Mar 2010
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LG advises on sale of leading online gaming developer
LG has acted for Virtue Fusion Limited, a leading developer and licensor of online Bingo products, and its shareholders on the sale of the Virtue Fusion business to AIM-quoted, Playtech Ltd.
23 Feb 2010
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LG advises BMW UK Pension Scheme on largest ever longevity insurance deal
LG has advised the trustee of the BMW (UK) Operations Pension Scheme on a major longevity insurance transaction covering its 60,000 pensioners.
23 Feb 2010
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LG advises on international superconductor energy technology company fundraising
LG has advised AIM client Zenergy Power plc on a secondary fundraising of £20 million.
05 Feb 2010
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LG advises Cenkos on fundraisings
LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc on two fundraisings for Entertainment One Ltd and Optare plc.
03 Feb 2010
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LG advises leading leisure company on sale and leaseback of Premier Inn Hotels
LG has advised Whitbread Group Plc on the sale and leaseback of five Premier Inn Hotels.
20 Jan 2010
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LG advises on a $270 million deal for wind energy client
LG has advised Clipper Windpower Plc on a US$270 million transaction with United Technologies Corporation.
19 Jan 2010
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LG expands its Real Estate team
LG is pleased to announce that Iain Thomas will join the Real Estate team as a partner focusing on finance.
04 Jan 2010
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LG acts on a hat-trick of innovative investment fund restructurings
LG has recently advised three AIM quoted funds in connection with innovative restructuring schemes.
17 May 2009
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LG celebrates top spot with a flurry of fundraisings on AIM and LSE Main Market
LG has advised on secondary fundraisings for five clients on both AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange with an aggregate value of approximately £78 million.
04 May 2009
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LG advises on a quartet of AIM fundraisings
LG has advised on a quartet of AIM fundraisings which have completed in the last 10 days with an aggregate value of approximately £50 million.
10 Mar 2009
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