Law Firm Office Launches & Closures

International Edition

Clifford Chance Plans Headcount Growth in UK, India Legal Service Centres

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | September 25, 2023

Over the past decade, legal services centres have proven a popular choice for large law firms looking to transfer certain kinds of work to lower cost regions.

4 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Hits King & Wood Mallesons for UAE Launch

By Charlotte Johnstone | September 25, 2023

'The UAE is without doubt one of the most exciting, energised places on Earth,' says John B. Quinn, as the firm opens two offices in the country.

2 minute read
International Edition

China's Jingsh Law Firm Launches Offices in Australia and Mexico

By Brian Yap | September 20, 2023

The Chinese firm also announced plans to establish a Paris office earlier this year.

2 minute read

International Edition

King & Spalding Obtains Foreign Law License to Operate in Saudi Arabia

By Peter Shaw-Smith | September 20, 2023

As Bracewell appoints partner to the firm's corporate and securities practice in Dubai.

3 minute read
International Edition

We're Both 'Niche' and In With The 'Big Boys': Al Tamimi Managing Partner Lays Out Firm's Regional Expansion Plans

By Peter Shaw-Smith | September 19, 2023

The firm, which topped Law.com International's Middle East rankings earlier this year, is eyeing new offices in the region—as well as sub-Saharan Africa.

9 minute read
International Edition

Lockdowns, Crackdowns and Continued US-China Tensions Hit China's Once-Soaring Law Firms Hard

By Jessica Seah | September 19, 2023

Chinese firm revenue plummeted despite growth in head count.

7 minute read
International Edition

How Did Law Firms in the Asia Pacific Respond to Market Challenges? They Grew, But Not Like Before

By Jessica Seah | September 19, 2023

Midtier Chinese firms drove Asia's expansion as the rest of the region slowed growth.

7 minute read
International Edition

Clifford Chance to Go Fully Open Plan as Firm Avoids 4-Day In-Office Trend

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | September 18, 2023

The firm's UK managing partner has stressed the value of hybrid working as the firm designs its new workplace, which it is set to move into in 2027.

3 minute read
International Edition

US Patent Boutique Hires Partner from McDermott to Launch Debut International Office in Tokyo

By Jessica Seah | September 12, 2023

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone, founded by four former Paul, Weiss partners last November, now has three offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Tokyo.

3 minute read
International Edition

Osborne Clarke Opens Third US Office in Miami

By Jack Womack | September 11, 2023

The firm also has offices in New York and San Francisco, but does not practise US law.

2 minute read
The Recorder

Why Venable Takes a Community-Centric Approach to Growth in the Bay Area

By Alaina Lancaster | November 15, 2023

"It's really a person-by-person, relationship-by-relationship, brick-by-brick exercise," said Venable's James Nelson on growing the firm's 10-year-old San Francisco office.

12 minute read
Law.com

Gibson Dunn Grabs 7-Partner Team From White & Case as It Opens Office in Saudi Arabia

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | November 14, 2023

All seven lawyers are joining as partners in Gibson Dunn's new Riyadh location and hail from a variety of White & Case offices.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

Among Miami Beach Attorney's Many Hats is a New Role

By Lisa Willis | November 9, 2023

"I always knew that I wanted to follow in my family's footsteps and be heavily involved in the Miami Beach community," the lawyer said.

4 minute read
Law.com

One of China's Biggest Law Firms Plans to Launch Trio of Offices in Japan, South and North Korea

By Brian Yap | November 8, 2023

If successful, Jingsh will be the only Chinese law firm to have an office in North Korea. It will also be the first Chinese law firm to be operating in the country.

3 minute read
The Recorder

Manatt Launches in San Diego With the Southern District's Top Prosecutor

By Jessie Yount | November 7, 2023

"We have hundreds of clients in San Diego, and all of the industry sectors that are prevalent and strong in San Diego happen to be the same sectors that we are strong in," Manatt managing partner Donna Wilson said. "You can't get someone who is more tied to the legal and business community than Randy Grossman."

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Ready to Consolidate Phila. Offices at New 305K Sq. Ft. Tower

By Amanda O'Brien | November 3, 2023

The firm signed the lease for the building in December 2019, just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but chair Jami Wintz McKeon said she and co-leaders "never thought about backing out of that lease or changing our mind."

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

SLIDESHOW: Inside Morgan Lewis' New Philadelphia Headquarters

By Max Mitchell | November 3, 2023

As crews continued putting the finishing touches on the 305,000-square-foot facility at 2222 Market St., officials with the law firm gave The Legal a tour on Nov. 2.

1 minute read
The American Lawyer

Am Law 200 Interest in Missouri Ramps Up, as Quarles Launches in St. Louis

By Andrew Maloney | November 2, 2023

The Gateway City's industry strength in practices such as health care and financial services caught the attention of Quarles.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

Cooley Opens Miami Office With Sights On Local Tech, VC Community

By Dan Packel | November 1, 2023

The tech-focused firm follows Sidley Austin, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Winston & Strawn, Kirkland & Ellis and King & Spalding in the bustling South Florida legal market.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Epstein Becker Green Snags Eckert Seamans Employment Benefits Team to Launch Pittsburgh Office

By Amanda O'Brien | October 31, 2023

The five new arrivals include two former members of Eckert's board of directors.

4 minute read

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