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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
March 27, 2023 | North America
The firm recently ended its merger talks with Hogan Lovells amid several international partner exits.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
March 20, 2023 | North America
Grissel Mercado brings expertise in Latin America as the firm sees opportunities south of the border.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
March 20, 2023 | North America
With an 11.8% decline in PEP, Debevoise's growing headcount and its move to a new Manhattan headquarters contributed to some of its increased expenses last year.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
March 20, 2023 | North America
Even with a slight uptick in the equity ranks, the firm's profits per equity partner was up 2.9%, hitting $2.16 million.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
March 2, 2023 | North America
"After careful consideration, we have mutually agreed that a combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm," said a joint statement from the firms.
By Patrick Smith | Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 27, 2023 | North America
In an internal memo, the firm cited "macroeconomic conditions" as well as "increased expenses" that surpass the rate of revenue growth this year.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | North America
The firm saw more than $164 million in revenue from its European offices in 2022 and 33% growth in its London office, said firm chair Ira Coleman, who joked that one reason the London office did so well is that "people pay more for the accents." He also said the firm's international haul was up 12%, besting the firm's overall performance.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 17, 2023 | North America
Goodwin chair Robert Insolia said the firm's London office brought in more than $144 million and the Paris office is "one of a handful of leading M&A" practices in France. In addition, Goodwin's recently launched offices in Singapore and Munich fit well into Goodwin's global strategy, he said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 17, 2023 | North America
Shearman's leaders are seeking scale and a path to $3 billion in revenue, but they say the firm doesn't need a merger to survive.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
February 15, 2023 | North America
Firm chair Steve Ellis called it "a landmark year" for the London office, which officially became Proskauer's second-largest office by head count last year.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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