The firm that wants to conquer the world

Article Abstract:

UK law company Linklaters & Paines Managing Director Terence Kyle will become Chief Executive of global legal concern Linklaters & Alliance on November 1 1998. Linklaters & Alliance will incorporate 28 offices around the world, employing nearly 2,000 lawyers. Kyle has a direct management style and claims to have aspired to create a dominant global business since the 1980's. He is applauded by colleagues for successfully negotiating the Alliance deal with law companies in Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany. The firm also seeks to expand its US operations.

Management, International aspects, Law firms, Company Profile, Linklaters and Paines, Kyle, Terence, Linklaters and Alliance

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Signed, sealed, then married

Article Abstract:

Prenuptial agreements have become more common in the UK, especially among wealthier people. However, these agreements have not been recognized by the courts. This may change with Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine of Lairg's Modernisation of Justice Bill, due in Oct 1998. Some lawyers believe that the current situation should be allowed to persist, while the Law Society's Family Law Committee supports making prenuptial contracts legally enforceable, as long as both partners have independent legal advice and give full financial disclosure.

Laws, regulations and rules, Prenuptial agreements

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Why is he worth more than her?

Article Abstract:

UK Competition Commission Deputy Chmn Denise Kingsmill is determined that her report on women's employment and pay will have an impact and pave the way for practical measures. She indicates that most firms and organizations have responded positively to this initiative.

Employee Wages & Salaries, Compensation and benefits, Women, Interview, United Kingdom. Competition Commission, Kingsmill, Denise

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