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International Edition

Five Ways to Manage Unoccupied UK Capital Markets Lawyers

By Paul Hodkinson | January 29, 2024

Law firms in the UK are dealing with a dire lack of IPO work, which does not bode well for London's ranks of ECM and DCM specialists.

5 minute read

International Edition

Partner Comp Systems and Competitive Advantage: Lessons From the Kirkland, Cravath, and Paul Weiss Lateral-Hiring Wars

By Hugh A. Simons | January 26, 2024

What makes comp systems so insidious is that they're so hard to change.

12 minute read
International Edition

Iberian Firms Start Year With Series of Appointments

By Alex D'Elia | January 26, 2024

Firms in Spain and Portugal, including Pérez-Llorca and Andersen, have announced several moves in January.

4 minute read

International Edition

Former Justice Minister of Canada Joins Fasken

By Gail J. Cohen | January 25, 2024

David Lametti, who was stripped of his cabinet post last summer, has stepped down as an elected member of Parliament and is joining Fasken in Montreal.

3 minute read
International Edition

A Star Greenberg Traurig Litigator Lost Her Voice. AI Brought It Back

By Stephanie Wilkins | January 25, 2024

Lori Cohen achieved an impressive 58 defense verdicts before suddenly and inexplicably losing her voice. Now, with the help of her long-time trial technologist and friend Gerard Buitrago, she's harnessing the power of AI to get back in the courtroom.

14 minute read
International Edition

The New Normal in Office Work Is Here, but Lawyers Still Aren't Happy With It

By Andrew Maloney | January 25, 2024

Transitioning from Covid lockdown to return-to-office could be a factor in lawyers believing their firm's culture has changed for the worse, according to a survey report this week.

6 minute read
International Edition

'I Question Their Dedication to the Firm': Insiders on Slaughter and May's Reduced Hours Policy

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 25, 2024

Current and former firm personnel say that lawyers participating in the scheme could be limiting their partnership prospects as other industry commentators point to the policy's lack of flexibility.

7 minute read
International Edition

King & Wood, Eversheds Alliance a 'Good Model For The World as it Currently Stands', CEO Says

By Jessica Seah | January 25, 2024

In its first six months, the relationship has already generated hundreds of referrals, according to Eversheds' Lee Ranson, and could lead to further integration in the years to come.

5 minute read
International Edition

A 'Sweatshop'? Lawyers Detest Law Firm Cultures That Emphasize Profitability

By Andrew Maloney | January 23, 2024

"Profit-mindedness" was identified as the top law firm culture trait that inspires lawyers' negative feelings toward their firms.

5 minute read
International Edition

Former Power Company Exec Returns to Gowling WLG

By Gail J. Cohen | January 23, 2024

Paul Harricks was CLO at Hydro One and is returning to the firm where he previously led the energy group.

3 minute read
Daily Report Online

On the Move: Ogletree Elevates Washko to Managing Shareholder, Two Firms Add Lateral Partners

By Thomas Spigolon | January 30, 2024

Liz Washko succeeds Matt Keen as managing shareholder at Ogletree, while Troutman Pepper and Nelson Mullins add lateral partners.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

After Moderate Revenue Gains, Law Firms Plan for Growth in Both Deals and Litigation

By Andrew Maloney | January 30, 2024

"The mindset is toward growth as opposed to cutting, and that's a change over the last 18 months," Wells Fargo's Owen Burman said.

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Eckert Seamans Brings On First COO in 10 Years

By Amanda O'Brien | January 30, 2024

Eddie Raychaudhuri arrives from DLA Piper, where he served as a practice group director.

4 minute read
Daily Report Online

Southeast Law Firm Creates 2 New C-Suite Roles as Firm Charts Growth

By Thomas Spigolon | January 30, 2024

Am Law 200 firm Moore & Van Allen has split its top administrative job, hiring a former Proskauer Rose staffer for one of the two new C-suite roles.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

China's Property Crisis Marks Sidley's Time in the Sun, But Will it Really 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
National Law Journal

ArentFox Schiff Faces Discrimination Suit Tied to Postmerger Staff Consolidation

By Abigail Adcox | January 29, 2024

The suit highlights the potential risks of law firm staff consolidations after major mergers.

3 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

Associate Brings Whistleblower Suit Against Law Firm

By Charles Toutant | January 29, 2024

The lawsuit is the second by an attorney at the New Jersey law firm.

4 minute read
Pro Mid Market

What's in a Name? Law Firms Rebrand HR to 'People Operations'

By Justin Henry | Amanda O'Brien | January 29, 2024

The shift away from HR terminology to "talent development" has largely played out among large law firms, where titles such as chief people officer and chief talent officer are widespread, and is gradually encroaching on the midsize firm sector. Consultants say this evolution is tied to the aggressive war for talent in the legal profession.

6 minute read
The American Lawyer

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

By Patrick Smith | January 29, 2024

The firm's 18.6% jump in PEP to $5.114 million occurred as Milbank saw a 51% expansion in its nonequity tier.

5 minute read
The American Lawyer

Debevoise Lands New National Security Practice Co-Head as Firm Eyes M&A Uptick

By Patrick Smith | January 29, 2024

Richard Sofield, a former senior DOJ attorney arriving from Vinson & Elkins, looks to help Debevoise in CFIUS matters, as national security issues bubble up in deal work.

3 minute read

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