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Ex-Reed Smith Partner Struck Off for Dishonesty
By Charlotte Johnstone | April 28, 2023
The former partner was alleged to have billed three clients for personal expenses incurred during a trip to London with his daughter.
2 minute read
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DAC Beachcroft in Talks with Private Equity Investor Over Partial Sale
By Jack Womack | April 28, 2023
A deal would represent the first major private equity investment in a large commercial UK law firm.
2 minute read
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Allen & Overy Expands IP Litigation for Clients in the US
By Jessie Yount | April 27, 2023
"We think we are the only firm that can offer top-tier IP litigation capabilities in every major country in the world," said A&O's U.S. head of IP, Elizabeth Holland, who is one of several female partners leading the firm's growth for tech and life sciences clients.
6 minute read
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DLA Piper Adds US-based Finance Muscle With Latin America Expertise
By Amy Guthrie | April 27, 2023
The firm has recruited partners from McDermott Will & Emery and Allen & Overy in a bid to guide more financings in Latin America and elsewhere.
3 minute read
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Holland & Knight Snags 17 Lawyers From Mexico's Sánchez DeVanny
By Amy Guthrie | April 27, 2023
The raid brings seven partners, including some former practice and office heads, plus two senior counsel and eight associates as the U.S.-based firm wagers big on near-shoring for manufacturing.
5 minute read
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Clyde & Co Nabs Australian Finance Partner and Seven-Lawyer Team
By Christopher Niesche | April 27, 2023
The hires represent a significant expansion of its financial services regulatory offering in Australia.
1 minute read
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Clifford Chance Promotes 32 in Latest Partner Promotions Round
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | April 27, 2023
Twelve of the 32 promotions are women, giving an overall tally of 38%, a slight decrease on last year's 41%.
3 minute read
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Shearman's Financial Issues Mount, Sources Say, but New Leader Sees Path Forward
By Patrick Smith | April 27, 2023
Senior partner Adam Hakki noted that while 2023 will be a transition year, many of the firm's practices are thriving and partners are being paid "consistent with our long-standing profit distribution practices."
7 minute read
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Big Law Capital Markets Is Dead. Long Live Capital Markets Work.
By Andrew Maloney | April 26, 2023
"Everybody agrees the future is bright," said consultant Kent Zimmermann. "It's just—when does that future start?"
5 minute read
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Hengeler Mueller Acts on Landmark Case About Germany's Rules on Law Firm Ownership
By Alex D'Elia | April 26, 2023
The European Court of Justice's decision in the case could impact comparable restrictions applicable to other professions.
3 minute read
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US Law Firm Leasing Activity, Including Atlanta, Hits New Highs
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | May 10, 2023
For the first time activity in the smaller markets nearly drew even with leasing in the 10 major markets, including in markets such as San Diego and Denver, according to a new leasing trends report from Cushman & Wakefield.
3 minute read
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Covington and SEC Push Back on Judge's Request for Middle Ground
By Abigail Adcox | May 10, 2023
The federal judge asked the SEC if there were ways that the regulator's subpoena could be tailored.
4 minute read
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Lewis Brisbois Expands Management Committee by 5 in Wake of Chairman's Resignation
By Justin Henry | May 10, 2023
The management committee's expansion comes amid the ongoing departure of more than 100 lawyers from the firm's labor and employment practice and supporting practice areas to Barber Ranen.
3 minute read
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Will More Law Firm Leaders Abruptly Leave?: The Morning Minute
By Zack Needles | May 10, 2023
The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read
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Gen-Z Less Interested in Big Law and Traditional Law Firm Paths
By Andrew Maloney | May 10, 2023
Lawyers and aspiring lawyers in the generation showed significantly more desire to work in-house, while the interest to go into government stayed consistent, according to a new survey.
4 minute read
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Houston, Dallas Law Firm Leasing Activity Hits New Highs
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | May 9, 2023
For the first time activity in the smaller markets nearly drew even with leasing in the 10 major markets, including in markets such as San Diego and Denver, according to a new leasing trends report from Cushman & Wakefield.
3 minute read
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US Law Firm Leasing Activity Hits New Highs
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | May 9, 2023
For the first time activity in the smaller markets nearly drew even with leasing in the 10 major markets, including in markets such as San Diego and Denver, according to a new leasing trends report from Cushman & Wakefield.
3 minute read
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Fired Proskauer Rose COO Also Defrauded Firm, Deleted 'Hundreds' of Messages, New Filing Alleges
By Justin Henry | May 9, 2023
The firm sued Jonathan O'Brien in December, alleging that he stole trade secrets in preparation for a move to Paul Hastings. An amended complaint contends that he funneled firm money to a charity where he had ties and also to his wife, following a speaking engagement that was supposed to be unpaid.
8 minute read
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Closing of Two Suburban Law Firms Highlights Economic and Succession Pressures
By Abigail Adcox | May 9, 2023
Suburban law firms are facing a mix of new concerns, including those tied to leadership retirements and talent retention in the wake of the pandemic.
4 minute read
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Pressures to Grow Are Everywhere. So Are the Hazards of Doing So Carelessly.
By Justin Henry | May 9, 2023
James Goodnow, CEO of midsize firm Fennemore Craig, has grown his firm with an eye toward achieving a scale that will allow Fennemore to contend with disruptions headed in the direction of law firms. Yet Goodnow and other firm leaders say it's critical to avoid adding timekeepers without adhering to a broader strategy.
6 minute read
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