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An Ugly Week for Dechert and White & Case

The London Lawyer: The two firms have come under the gaze of the UK justice system and will be conscious of the potential effect on their reputations.
6 minute read

International Edition

Firms Must Pay More, Get Greener and Not Treat Restaurant Staff Like Dirt

If firms are serious about attracting and retaining talent, they would do well to look this week's news for examples of what to do - and what definitely not to do.
4 minute read

International Edition

Winning Private Equity Work: a Cheat Sheet

There is more to building a buyout practice than making hires, writes Paul Hodkinson in this week's London Lawyer Briefing.
4 minute read

International Edition

Nobody Will Welcome Credit Suisse's New CLO As Much as Allen & Overy | Keep Your Partners Close to Keep Your Clients Closer

The icy relationship between A&O and Credit Suisse has thawed in recent months, insiders say, but a new CLO will be a welcome relief.
3 minute read

International Edition

Life Is Not A Straight Line, Even For Lawyers

This week showed us that shake ups to career plans don't always need to end badly, and newly minted partners should bear that in mind.
4 minute read

International Edition

Big Law's Big Fees, Russia Links and Ex-Partner's Crimes Keep Firms in Spotlight

The London Lawyer: Big Law = Big Fees. Clients know it, partners know it, those of us who cover the industry know it. But others remain horrified at rates.
3 minute read

International Edition

Simmons Joins the Big League, So Does BLM

The London Lawyer: Although advisers to Chelsea FC alone, the club's longstanding ties to Abramovich might make Simmons think twice about shouting about its new mandate.
3 minute read

International Edition

The London Lawyer: Slaughters, Loyalty and Golden Handcuffs

A new partner cohort is in place at Slaughter and May - but for less loyalty-driven firms, what else can they do to keep hold of talent?
3 minute read

International Edition

Ethics, Sanctions or Reputation? Why Are Firms Really Leaving Russia?

The London Lawyer: This week saw the final few firms close in Moscow, but it may not be long before we learn what was motivating each decision.
4 minute read

International Edition

International Women's Day Still Deserves Attention. But Hold the 'Girl Boss' Feminism Please

In a week overwhelmed by news of atrocities in Ukraine and how law firms are responding, women in the industry still deserve attention and celebration.
3 minute read

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