We are pleased to announce that the following eight lawyers will become partners in the firm from 1 May 2023: Tania Barnes (Real Estate), Adam Caines (Finance), Rosie Duckworth (Commercial), Chloë Edworthy and Nikolas Ireland (Litigation and Dispute Resolution), Alex Jones (Private Client), Max Mittasch (Corporate and M&A) and Sarah Shucksmith (Tax and Reward).

Macfarlanes has advised next-generation global events business Hyve Group plc on a recommended takeover bid for it by funds advised by Providence Equity. The takeover values Hyve at approximately £320 million and is expected to be implemented by way of a court-approved scheme of arrangement.

Macfarlanes secures important judgment in Bermuda Court of Appeal about the role fiduciary protectors of trusts should play when exercising standard-form consent powers.