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    Who exactly is a "financial sponsor" in M&A/PE?

    Hi The term "financial sponsor" is loosely thrown around in M&A / Private Equity Corporate practice. While I have understood that a financial sponsor does NOT refer to the lender/borrower in the Banking/Finance PA or have I got that wrong?), Can some one please clarify if a financial sponsor...
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    Public international law vs. international arbitration - whats the difference ?

    Hi Does any one know what is the difference between these two Practice Areas in simple terms ? Are they overlapping or totally different ?
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    Skadden London's trainee retention rates?

    Hi I can't find Skadden's (London) trainee retention rates for the last few years including 2023, in the public domain. Does anyone know or have any pointers? Thank you.
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    Are all SQE courses (sponsored as part of TC) broadly the same ?

    Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , some firms (SM, FF etc) are part of City Consortium and BPP (their provider) offers a very interesting SQE plus (mini rotation of 2-3 weeks across 4 pratice areas) in addition to SQE1 and SQE2 prep. W&Case also offers a similar program (SQE plus) through not a...
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    Commercial law vs Company law ?

    Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , need to give a preliminary choice for 3rd year LLB electives. Having a hard time understanding the difference between these two modules - company law and commercial law and figuring out which is more interesting and relevant to the work we will do as commercial...
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    Signed bank statement for Skadden VS

    Hi all I have run into a peculiar (potential) problem - if I am lucky and Skadden offers a VS , they want proof of residence within 3 days of offer. As an international student, I don't have DL/Mortgage proof/Credit card proof/Council tax (its free as a student), Utility bill (its in my...
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    TCLA premium database - pls approve

    @Jessica Booker have taken the gold membership. Can you please activate my access to premium database and any other premium service ? Thanks.

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