A new Leith of life for leveraged finance

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Leith Robertson, the Royal Bank of Scotland's head of leverage finance, is interviewed about his life-style and his activities in the acquisitions finance business. Robertson's opinions about the evolution of the leveraged market and about mezanine financing products are presented.

Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Banking industry, Officials and employees, Banks (Finance), Interview, Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Mezzanine financing, Robertson, Leith

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US law firms busy in London

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United States law firms with mergers and acquisitions divisions are continuing to expand in London, England, despite the threat of an economic slowdown in the US. The emphasis may move to advice on cost cutting measures rather than international law.

Services, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, London, England, Law firms

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Primark acquisition leads Thomson transformation

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The acquisition of Primark by Canadian publisher Thomson Corp. is discussed. The deal, worth $1.1 billion, makes Thomson the same size as its US competitor Dow Jones. Thomson will also sell large parts of its newspaper business in the US.

Publishing industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Primark Corp., PMK, Thomson Corp. Thomson Financial

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