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International Edition

Dentons' Former Saudi Head Brings Lawsuit Against Firm

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 1, 2024

The breach of contract claim comes a few years after the firm's associated Saudi offices were subject to an internal investigation.

2 minute read

International Edition

Bird & Bird Hires Partner From Defunct Hong Kong Office of Winston & Strawn

By Jessica Seah | February 1, 2024

Winston & Strawn announced last year that it would cease operations in Hong Kong in February.

2 minute read
International Edition

Singapore Movements: More Partners Leave Big Law for Own Venture; TSMP, HSF Make New Appointments

By Jessica Seah | February 1, 2024

Justin Choo has left Bird & Bird to set up his own shop in Singapore, while HSF and TSMP are making appointments in the city-state.

3 minute read

International Edition

Milbank Leaders Praise Non-Equity Partnership Tier Amid London Growth

By Jack Womack | February 1, 2024

In an interview with Law.com International, London co-managing partner Andrej Wolf said the firm's famously high NQ pay is "indirectly demanded" by clients.

4 minute read
International Edition

Freshfields Hires Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson in US

By Abigail Adcox | February 1, 2024

Wilson, known for slamming FTC Chair Lina Khan in a public resignation letter, has joined Freshfields, where the firm said she will work with "senior executives and boards of directors" to navigate regulatory regimes.

4 minute read
International Edition

Ashurst, Sidley Relocate Top Partners to London to Target Fast Growing Industries

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 31, 2024

It comes as firms increasingly channel resources to the rapidly developing tech and private capital specialisms.

3 minute read
International Edition

China's Property Crisis Marks Sidley's Time in the Sun, But Will It Shake Up the Playing Field?

By Jessica Seah | January 30, 2024

Outside of China's property crisis, activity in the restructuring realm has been muted in Asia. But now that Sidley Austin has sewn up the market on China real estate, how will rival firms shape up?

6 minute read
International Edition

Jones Day Appoints New Partner-in-Charge of Mexico City Office

By Amy Guthrie | January 29, 2024

Tax partner Rodrigo Gómez Ballina takes the reins from Manuel Romano, who will continue to serve clients from the firm's financial markets practice.

2 minute read
International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Brings On Its First Real Estate Lawyers in Canada

By Gail J. Cohen | January 29, 2024

Three lawyers from Minden Gross, which is closing its doors, will join the Toronto office, reuniting with a group of their former corporate law colleagues.

3 minute read
International Edition

Milbank's Revenue Jumps 18% as Profits Soar 19% and Nonequity Tier Grows

By Patrick Smith | January 29, 2024

The firm said its London office revenue grew 9.7% to $233.8 million in 2023. And its revenue in all of Europe increased by 16.5% from 2022, with its offices in Germany seeing a particularly good year.

5 minute read
Legaltech News

Fisher Phillips Acquires Blue Pencil Box, Strengthening HR Platform fpSolutions

By Thomas Spigolon | February 2, 2024

"It fits with this idea of giving companies and HR teams sort of an on-demand resource that they have with us," said Jonathan Crook, Fisher Phillips partner and founder of the startup.

4 minute read
Daily Report Online

Widow Sues Nelson Mullins, Seeking More Than $2M for Cancer-Stricken Partner

By Thomas Spigolon | February 2, 2024

Bret A. Cohen, chair of the firm's L&E practice, died in June 2023 from brain cancer without receiving a bonus and "overage allocations" that totaled about $1.9 million, his widow says in a new suit.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Proskauer Settles Trade Secrets Suit With Fired COO

By Justin Henry | February 2, 2024

Details of the agreement between Jonathan O'Brien and his former firm were not available. O'Brien has not found work in the legal industry since he was fired from the firm and saw an offer from Paul Hastings rescinded.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Cravath Enters Modern Era of Big Law Amid Regular Rate of Partner Exits

By Patrick Smith | February 2, 2024

"The tweaking of their model may have stopped some people from leaving, but they don't seem to be leveraging the other aspect of breaking lockstep to expand and grow," noted one observer.

8 minute read
New York Law Journal

'You Need Specific Examples': What Employers Can Learn from Davis Polk Retaliation Verdict

By Jane Wester | February 1, 2024

More than a dozen current and former Davis Polk partners testified in the course of the trial, along with several current and former professional development staff members. That level of detail gave weight to the defense.

3 minute read
National Law Journal

As Litigation Demand Soared, DC Boutiques Saw Strong Business Year

By Abigail Adcox | February 1, 2024

Several leaders of D.C.-based litigation boutiques said they had strong or solid 2023.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Milbank Leaders Praise Non-Equity Partnership Tier Amid London Growth

By Jack Womack | February 1, 2024

The firm's famously high NQ pay is "indirectly demanded" by clients, London co-managing partner Andrej Wolf said.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Goodwin, Citing Performance Reviews, Parts With Number of Associates

By Patrick Smith | February 1, 2024

As part of an attorney evaluation process, "each year, the firm facilitates the transition of lawyers who are not performing at the high standards that our clients expect of us," Goodwin said in a statement Thursday.

2 minute read
The American Lawyer

The Financial and Cultural Costs in Providing Legal Tech Solutions to Clients

By Patrick Smith | January 31, 2024

Professionals from Paul Hastings, Husch Blackwell, Redgrave and others discussed whether firms should buy or build and what the cultural costs are, if legal tech teams also develop client relationships.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

With New CEO Starting This Week, Husch Announces New Chair-Elect as Well

By Andrew Maloney | January 31, 2024

St. Louis-based labor and employment partner Joe Glynias will take over for Catherine Hanaway at the start of April.

5 minute read

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