Krishnan Nair

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

February 27, 2024 | International Edition

Top UK-founded firms are seeking to keep their remuneration models attractive to partners at risk of departing for lucrative roles at US law firms.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

February 25, 2024 | International Edition

Swiss verein law firms, made up of multiple distinct legal entities, like to portray themselves as one unified firm—but when they're against the wall, do they shape-shift to their advantage?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

February 21, 2024 | International Edition

The firm's bases in Washington DC, New York, Riyadh and Hamburg saw the most promotions, but the overall round was smaller than last year.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

February 04, 2024 | International Edition

Big Law leaders have been increasingly accenting 'differentiation' and 'disruption'. But as firms shoot for the $3 billion threshold, these terms are becoming harder to define and justify, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Top recruiters explain how environmental and social impact is of increasing importance to talented juniors—and discuss whether the attraction of high pay and kudos is enough to overcome ESG failures.

By Tom Parry

7 minute read

January 14, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance and Linklaters have been quieter than A&O and Freshfields on the US front lately, but are their latest changes enough to get them in the race, asks the Global Lawyer?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

'How on earth can this have happened in this country and who can be held responsible?' asks James Hartley at Freeths, the lawyer leading the charge for hundreds of postmasters caught up in the Post Office scandal.

By James Hartley, Freeths

6 minute read

January 10, 2024 | International Edition

With star talent exiting the firm recently, the anticipated change is expected to help it to retain its strongest performers in an increasingly monied hiring market.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

January 08, 2024 | International Edition

After years of underwhelming efforts, the tortoise in the race to break into the US has leapt forward with a senior team hire in New York—could this be the start of a new era?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read