Dickson Minto merger driven by Americanisation of private equity law

Dickson Minto merger driven by Americanisation of private equity law

The merger of Anglo-Scottish legal private equity boutique Dickson Minto with US law firm Milbank was motivated by the increasing Americanisation of top-tier private equity deals, according to people familiar with the... Read more »
Rishi Sunak’s use of a private GP shows just how little faith he has in the NHS

Rishi Sunak’s use of a private GP shows just how little faith he has in the NHS

It was a veiled barb, but few could miss it. In the middle of PMQs, Keir Starmer told Rishi Sunak he wanted to “live in a society where people don’t have to... Read more »
Design Engine wins science block job at London private school

Design Engine wins science block job at London private school

The Winchester, Exeter and London-based practice landed the commission for the historic private school ahead of an undisclosed shortlist following an invited competition. According to the practice, the building will be the... Read more »
Back to basics in private markets

Back to basics in private markets

Private markets are not immune to the challenges of an uncertain economic environment and rising rates. For Greg Olafson, co-president of alternative investments at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, or GSAM, the uncertainty... Read more »
Homelessness spike threat as private rents soar even …

Homelessness spike threat as private rents soar even …

London faces a possible homelessness spike this winter due to the cost-of-living crisis and increases in private rents, a group of councils has warned. The cross-party group called London Councils claims that... Read more »
The best private members’ clubs in the City of London

The best private members’ clubs in the City of London

panning Shoreditch to Bank and Moorgate to Tower Hill, the Square Mile is home to some of the best private members’ clubs the capital has to offer. Boasting benefits ranging from sophisticated... Read more »
Spectacular growth for private rental sector

Spectacular growth for private rental sector

The private rental sector could grow an additional 6.5 per cent in just three years, it’s been forecast. This would bring the total number of privately rented dwellings to just shy of... Read more »
London state school pupils train to take on private schools at Rugby fives | Social mobility

London state school pupils train to take on private schools at Rugby fives | Social mobility

St Paul’s and Winchester are facing a new rivalry at fives – the handball game that for hundreds of years has largely been the preserve of the most rarefied public schools. Children... Read more »
Queen caught up in mid-air drama as lightning storm forces private jet to abort landing

Queen caught up in mid-air drama as lightning storm forces private jet to abort landing

The Queen was approaching London when her private jet was caught up in a storm forcing the craft to abandon an attempted landing Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel... Read more »
Croydon private school allowed to build classrooms in offices next door

Croydon private school allowed to build classrooms in offices next door

A private school in Croydon looks set to expand into neighbouring offices. Al-Khair school in Cherry Orchard Road will create new laboratories and an art studio with the extra space. A planning... Read more »