I can only see the [energy] market expanding. As energy becomes more expensive there are going to be smaller players out there: with oil at $70 (£38) a barrel they can raise money for oil fields that are now economically viable. |
I think that conventional political wisdom was that there were high expectations with Mayor Schmoke going in. His tenure as mayor on a whole was disappointing, particularly with the continued deterioration of public schools and a substantial increase in crime. |
I'm very surprised and very shocked. We were prepared to go to trial. |
Kurt proposed the decriminalization of drugs and was pilloried. He wanted to start a national discussion, and he got national condemnation. |
Sir Philip acted properly and in good faith at all times. |
Sir Philip continues to believe that the FSA's findings in the final notice against Shell are flawed, |
Sir Philip is disappointed by the tribunal's decision and we are giving careful consideration to the tribunal's reasoning. Sir Philip continues to believe that the FSA's factual findings in the final notice against Shell are flawed. Sir Philip acted properly and in good faith at all times. |
The banks are the big story [in China] at the moment but it is hard to appreciate how big the market is. We are going to see some big transactions in the future. |
They have litigated each other to a standstill and come to a commercial compromise, |
We are really busy in Asia at the moment in M&A transactions and equity capital markets. |