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International Edition | Commentary
3 Reasons Why A&O, Shearman Partners Might Vote Against the Merger
By Krishnan Nair | May 26, 2023
Shearman's liabilities, cautionary tales from history and potential areas of resentment are all reasonable objections for partners, writes the London Lawyer.
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International Edition | Commentary
Why UK Law Firms Might Be Over the Worst
By Paul Hodkinson | May 12, 2023
There are a few reasons why this May could mark the start of a brighter period for London's legal market, writes The London Lawyer.
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International Edition | Commentary
Times Might Be Changing, But Prestige Still Rules
By Krishnan Nair | May 5, 2023
Lawyers watching the coronation may want to ask: what is prestige exactly, and does my firm still have it?
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International Edition | Commentary
Raab's Resignation Reminds Us that the Era of the Shouty Partner is Over
By Krishnan Nair | April 28, 2023
Bullying in corporate law is not a new phenomenon, but quiet acceptance of such behaviour is going out of date.
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International Edition | Commentary
Is the Ince Collapse a Harbinger of Things to Come?
By Paul Hodkinson | April 14, 2023
The UK firm may have had a unique set of problems but it is not the only one to have experienced hardships, the London Lawyer Briefing explains.
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International Edition | Commentary
With the Financial Year End Nearing, Keeping Your Cool Has Never Been Harder
By Paul Hodkinson | March 31, 2023
There are a few reasons why firms might be focusing on getting paid faster, but the timing is unfortunate, writes the London Lawyer.
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International Edition | Commentary
What Do Travers Smith, Linklaters and Jeremy Hunt All Have in Common?
By Rose Walker | March 17, 2023
Managing your finances in a way that keeps people happy now as well as in the future is not easy, as some of the UK's top law firms are finding out.
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Cravath and SullCrom are Building in London. Should You Be Afraid?
By Krishnan Nair | March 10, 2023
The Wall Street beasts are stirring in London after 50 years of relative dormancy—but is the fanfare warranted, asks the London Lawyer Briefing.
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International Edition | Commentary
The Merger Is Dead. Long Live the Merger | Cravath's London Play is Overdue. Will it be Worth the Hype?
By Rose Walker | March 3, 2023
It's been a blockbuster week of news for U.S. firms. Where does Shearman go now its merger with Hogan Lovells is off - and where does Cravath go now its U.K. expansion is on?
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International Edition | Commentary
When is Culture Chat Not Just Total Guff? | Women, Listen Up | The Problem With UK Class Actions
By Rose Walker | February 24, 2023
The London Lawyer Briefing: Honesty goes a long way in this industry, as a few refreshing interviews this week have shown.
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