David Handler, a technology dealmaker, wins reversal from Delaware Supreme Court
The Wall Street firm settled a case brought by a sacked junior banker over her sleep needs
Case brought by Kathryn Shiber fuelled debate about junior bankers’ working hours
Sacked Centerview junior analyst who needed at least eight hours’ rest per night will have her day in court next week
Jury to rule on whether Centerview erred by sacking junior analyst who needed at least 8 hours’ rest a night
Fired analyst Kathryn Shiber said elite boutique should have accommodated her need for sleep over mood disorder
Shares are down 70% for the world’s largest maker of insulin pen needles and syringes since it was spun off
Decision hurts David Handler’s chances of securing potentially millions of dollars in equity he sought from the elite M&A boutique
Kate Shiber says Centerview Partners improperly fired her over sleep requirements necessitated by mental illness
Plus, a deal over Valentino with a Qatari fund sets Kering up for more transactions
Dispute involving former employee David Handler shines spotlight on inner workings of boutique investment bank
Plus, Lazard’s next boss prepares for a turnround and Jamie Dimon returns to China
Boutique bank famed for its harmonious culture is dealing with a bitter lawsuit and the questions that come with success
Firm behind blockbuster deals taps new generation of leadership
Jump to third place ahead of Morgan Stanley and Bank of America in closely watched standings
Co-founder of boutique investment bank says pressure from new technologies has made M&A ‘less cyclical’
Some big names have called on the president to welcome his successor. And he listened. Sort of
The heads of independent Wall Street firms on how they are adapting to a coronavirus world
Self-styled enfant terrible of French financial world joins US investment banking group
Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing
New York-based advisory group Centerview Partners to assist in merger discussions
M&A advisers are paid millions for making boards of directors feel comfortable
More than half of acquisitions in the first quarter were worth in excess of $5bn
