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  1. James Kitching

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same, really shocked by this one. Most disheartening moment I’ve had.
  2. James Kitching

    Hogan Lovells question

    Doesn’t matter, succinct writing >> Waffling irrelevance ;)
  3. James Kitching

    How to talk about law firms work?

    For a firms sector strengths look at Chambers and Legal 500. Then you (as SLKE...etc...97) correctly said, how does that influence your desire to work there? Does it interest you, if so, how? I’d say forget about the ‘diverse array’ because a lot of firms practice in many fields, it doesn’t...
  4. James Kitching

    Query about: Big Tech Regulation - US Government Sues Google

    Makes sense, the size of these tech companies is clearly making antitrust guidelines very blurry. An interesting future career I’d imagine.
  5. James Kitching

    Query about: Big Tech Regulation - US Government Sues Google

    https://www.ft.com/stream/d6b12f0c-bf3f-4045-a07b-1e4e49103fd6 - will it stop?
  6. James Kitching

    Debevoise & Plimpton (20/21)

    I think you should find a topic which takes your interest and clearly involves two parties, there are quite a few high profile recent M&A deals which went bad due to the pandemic and they would make for good discussion. A good example is LVMH-Tiffany, with many talking points including force...
  7. James Kitching

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It should (in my opinion) be fine, the EC has filed formal antitrust charges against Amazon for using their extensive data advantage against 3rd party vendors. This is one of many good examples of European and American antitrust ‘clampdowns’ and is most certainly relevant, especially if your...
  8. James Kitching

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, When discussing a recent commercial issue impacting a particular firm’s clients, does the issue need to directly relate to a client of the firm? Let me use my example: I wish to discuss growing antitrust concerns within the technology sphere. The firm has represented a company affected...
  9. James Kitching

    Query about: Big Tech Regulation - US Government Sues Google

    big news - https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2020/12/ftc-sues-facebook-illegal-monopolization
  10. James Kitching

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    There is absolute nothing wrong with succinct, well written answers. If your response answers the question and conveys your points then your answer is fine.
  11. James Kitching

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Chambers student - 90k, aka enough! (2 trainees a year though)
  12. James Kitching

    SPACs - A Question

    Hi all, So I won’t pretend to know everything about financing deals, PE, SPACs, IPOs, direct listings etc, but I have done a bit of research over the months and I can’t shake this one thought.... Isn’t this just debt piling on debt? I read this morning about 2 PE firms (Dyal and Owl Rock)...
  13. James Kitching

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Don’t worry, there is no confirmation email :)
  14. James Kitching

    Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application

    Hiya, can I ask why you would remove CVA option for retailers? I am interested to know the reason behind this. Thanks!
  15. James Kitching

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Firms have adopted new ways of working in light of the pandemic. They may of also taken cost cutting measures. Maybe these new ways of operating have shone light on financially efficient ways of working? Has the working day changed as a result of the new found method - working from home (not...
  16. James Kitching

    Bird & Bird application answer

    I don’t believe you do, no. The question only asks for you to explain an opportunity within a sector, not to discuss the work done by B&B. You will also not be able to create a good enough answer if you try and explain the sector opportunity and relate it to the firm. In my written application...
  17. James Kitching

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same, just got the email. Not too optimistic over the other WGs now :L
  18. James Kitching

    Query about: Big Tech Regulation - US Government Sues Google

    This is just the digital equivalent of a shop putting their products at the front of the store/in the window instead of third party lines. It (to me) is hardly a surprise and makes sense, why wouldn’t a marketplace promote their own brands/lines! All because it’s Amazon and contains the word...

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