Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
December 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Amid 'Existential War for Talent', Paul Weiss Promotes Both Equity and Non-Equity PartnersIn a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss Promotes Partners Into Both Equity and Non-Equity Tiers Amid 'Existential War for Talent'In a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Promotes Into Both Partner Tiers Amid 'Existential War for Talent'In a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 05, 2024 | The Recorder
Freshfields Adds Cap Markets, Employee Benefits Partners in Silicon ValleyThe firm continues to bulk up in California as capital markets and M&A volume are expected to continue their upward trajectory moving into 2025.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Latham, Skadden, Covington, Troutman, Fried Frank and Davis Polk Lead $10B+ DealsAnother anticipated rate cut and the rising boom in private credit investments continue to facilitate deal movement.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close its Beijing OfficeThe firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close Beijing OfficeThe firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | International Edition
Weil Promotes 18 to Partner, Largest Class Since 2021The firm stuck to a roughly 50/50 split between New York and other offices. Two of the new partners are based in London.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil Advances 18 to Partner, Largest Class Since 2021The firm stuck to a roughly 50/50 split between New York and other offices.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: What Dealmakers Are Thankful For in 2024"I am thankful that private equity is constantly evolving and changing but always challenging,” Kirkland & Ellis private equity partner Michael Weisser said.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
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