Day: January 5, 2025

Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor

Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, mountain or fireside that can spare lawyers from the urgent calls of zealous, dealmaking executives and private equity bosses. After a breathless 2024, the City’s army of corporate lawyers are set for another year of masking their poolside backgrounds on video calls, braced for an even busier 2025.

“Sadly, we were incredibly busy in July and August. We were both on holiday and working up to 14 hours a day,” says Patrick Sarch, partner at law firm White & Case and head of its public mergers and acquisitions (M&A) division. He and Sonica Tolani, another partner at the same firm, specialise in advising activist investors. Continue reading…
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ICYMI: A rum punch with a sparkling edge If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. Jonathan Kleeman, group beverage manager, Story Cellar, London WC2 Continue […]
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This is real winter comfort food: creamy white beans offset by chilli spice, salty anchovies and bitter chicory When I want something wholesome and comforting, cooking beans this way is my go-to. The dish consists mostly of ingredients I always have in the cupboard or fridge, and I mix up the vegetables depending on what’s […]
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