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  1. Jake Rickman

    Learn commercial awareness with me ahead of training contract interviews

    I think this is a really profound development and one to keep an eye on because it hits on so many different aspects of the commercial world that ultimately influence the large international firms. So definitely a great one to raise. We partially addressed this back in January with this...
  2. Jake Rickman

    Introducing Myself - TCLA Commercial News Discussions

    Hi everyone! My name is Jake. You might know me from the weekly commercial newsletters that TCLA circulates every Wednesday. Moving ahead, I am going to be taking a more active role in the commercial discussion threads given how much I enjoy keeping up with commercial news. My background A...
  3. Bank of England to raise interest rates yet again

    10 May 2023 Bank of England to raise interest rates yet again

    Bank of England to raise interest rates yet again By Jake Rickman Image credit - William Barton / Shutterstock.com What do you need to know this week? For the 12th time since December 2021, the Bank of England — the UK’s central bank, commonly referred to as the BoE — has announced that it...
  4. Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - US Firm Withers Orders Junior Equity Partners to Make Capital Contribution

    10 May 2023 Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - US Firm Withers Orders Junior Equity Partners to Make Capital Contribution

    Business of Law Firms US Firm Withers Orders Junior Equity Partners to Make Capital Contribution By Jake Rickman What do you need to know this week? Welcome to this week’s Business of Law Firms series. UK law firm Withers has reportedly called on its junior equity partners to make a...
  5. JPMorgan buys First Direct

    3 May 2023 JPMorgan buys First Direct

    JPMorgan buys First Direct By Jake Rickman What do you need to know this week? For the fourth time in recent weeks, another large commercial bank has entered into urgent distress over the weekend, resulting in emergency government intervention amid fears of widespread market contagion...
  6. Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Axiom DWFM to acquire Ince

    3 May 2023 Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Axiom DWFM to acquire Ince

    Business of Law Firms Axiom DWFM to acquire Ince By Jake Rickman What do you need to know this week? In this week’s Business of Law Firms series, we will look at the announcement that UK law firm Axiom DWFM has reached an agreement to acquire The Ince Group (“Ince”), which was placed into...
  7. Jake Rickman

    Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders file suit against Swiss regulators

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders file suit against Swiss regulators. Please add to the discussion here.
  8. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - SRA in-house counsel report raises eyebrows

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - SRA in-house counsel report raises eyebrows. Please add to the discussion here.
  9. Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders file suit against Swiss regulators

    26 April 2023 Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders file suit against Swiss regulators

    Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders file suit against Swiss regulators By Jake Rickman Image credit - rarrarorro / Shutterstock.com What do you need to know this week? Last week, the FT reported that Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders have officially filed a suit against the primary Swiss banking...
  10. Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - SRA in-house counsel report raises eyebrows

    26 April 2023 Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - SRA in-house counsel report raises eyebrows

    Business of Law Firms SRA in-house counsel report raises eyebrows By Jake Rickman What do you need to know this week? Welcome to TCLA’s weekly series on the Business of Law Firms. Last month, the Solicitors Regulation Authority released its “In-house solicitors thematic review”. Its...
  11. Jake Rickman

    Investment banking performance and the Global Markets

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Investment banking performance and the Global Markets. Please add to the discussion here.
  12. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Ince applies for administration

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Ince applies for administration. Please add to the discussion here.
  13. Jake Rickman

    The plight of Credit Suisse's AT1 bondholders

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The plight of Credit Suisse's AT1 bondholders. Please add to the discussion here.
  14. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Deutsche Bank to offer in-house training contract programme

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Deutsche Bank to offer in-house training contract programme. Please add to the discussion here.
  15. Jake Rickman

    UBS to buy arch-rival Credit Suisse in distressed purchase

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article UBS to buy arch-rival Credit Suisse in distressed purchase. Please add to the discussion here.
  16. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - MJ Hudson to sell funds business — legal division's future...

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - MJ Hudson to sell funds business — legal division's future uncertain. Please add to the discussion here.
  17. Jake Rickman

    The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Please add to the discussion here.
  18. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Shearman and Hogan talks fall through

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - Shearman and Hogan talks fall through. Please add to the discussion here.
  19. Jake Rickman

    SoftBank-owned UK semiconductor spurns the LSE

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article SoftBank-owned UK semiconductor spurns the LSE. Please add to the discussion here.
  20. Jake Rickman

    Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - MJ Hudson in trouble

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Mini Series: Business of Law Firms - MJ Hudson in trouble. Please add to the discussion here.

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