Dentons

Kate Barton has been elected as the next global CEO of Dentons. She will join Dentons from EY, where she has had a distinguished 35-year career in a variety of executive leadership roles, most recently as global vice chair. She will succeed Elliott Portnoy.

Dentons achieved a 40 per cent reduction in natural gas emissions in the UK, Ireland and Middle East due to moving into sustainable offices in Edinburgh and Dublin during the 2023/24 financial year. The firm's inaugural Responsible Business Impact Review for the UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) h

Dentons has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation across its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices in recognition of its work to create a supportive environment for those experiencing menopause in the workplace. The accreditation has been established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace &ndash

Dentons has advised the John Lewis Partnership on Waitrose's acquisition of Dishpatch, the meal-kit delivery service that provides restaurant-quality home dining in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading chefs. Dishpatch, founded in 2020, replicates a restaurant experience without leaving

As Taylor Swift prepares to enchant the Murrayfield crowd with her talents this weekend, it is not just her reputation as a music superstar that draws attention, writes Steph Innes. Taylor Swift is a mastermind in safeguarding her empire, through a robust and well-defended intellectual property

Dentons is hosting an ESG (environmental, social and governance) workshop, designed to give attendees practical, hands-on experience dealing with an ESG crisis. During its pilot workshop in October 2023, the firm had some interesting discussions around how ESG now presents the same board-level risks

Dentons has announced the appointment of 12 new partners globally, including two in Glasgow. The promotions take effect on 1 May. Over the past 12 months, the firm has also recruited nine new partners across the London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin and Abu Dhabi offices.

The Court of Session (Outer House) recently issued an opinion on unfair prejudice, in the case of Adrian Richard Hawkins OBE and Othman Akbar Rafay, petitioners, writes Lorna MacFarlane. The petitioners sought an order under sections 994 and 996 of the Companies Act 2006 confirming that the aff

Dentons is advising the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on its anchor investment in The Green Guarantee Company (GGC), the world’s first climate-focused guarantee company. GCC is set to unlock billions in climate finance for developing countries by providing guarantees for

Dentons has advised Thomson Reuters for the first time on a corporate transaction, advising on its acquisition of World Business Media Limited, a cross-platform, subscription-based provider of editorial coverage for the (re)insurance industry. World Business Media Limited is based in London and has

Philip Knight has been appointed as a litigation and arbitration partner in Edinburgh. Mr Knight has extensive experience advising on contractual disputes, real estate disputes, insolvency and director disqualification, licensing, regulatory, professional negligence, interdicts and financial service

Laura Morrison discusses the rise of workcations. Given the predictably unpredictable Scottish climate, it was no surprise to read the results of a YouGov poll published earlier this year. It showed that 37 per cent of UK adults who can work remotely are interested in doing their job from a holiday

Dentons' UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) region has retained almost 70 per cent of trainees and apprentices in the UK who applied for newly qualified roles in 2023. This latest round of figures sees the first two apprentices from Dentons to become newly qualified, after completing a six-year sch

Dentons has moved to the Edinburgh's west end after signing a 15-year lease for premium offices in 9 Haymarket Square.

Dentons provided pro bono advice which has enabled Glasgow Building Preservation Trust to restore The West Boathouse, Glasgow Green. The restoration project, valued at £3.05 million, was spearheaded by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (GBPT) working with conservation architects, ARPL Archit