Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson is the Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International. Before joining the company in late 2018, he was the Deputy Editor and Comment Editor of Financial News, part of Dow Jones. He has also held roles as Acting Editor of Financial News and Editor of Private Equity News and has written for The Wall Street Journal as well as numerous private equity publications in the U.S. It is his second stint at Legal Week, after he worked at the publication between 2002 and 2008. [email protected]

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September 11, 2024 | International Edition

The Global 200 Rankings Explained: Sign Up for the Webinar

The one-hour session at 9am Eastern Time (2pm British Standard Time) will see the panelists discuss the trends of the last financial year and the implications for the future.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

Partners Are From Mars, Associates Are From Venus

The real war for talent is an inter-generational divide within law firms.

By Gavin Sharpe

7 minute read

September 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Four Law Firm Mergers That Could Make Sense

Just like online dating, matches don't often mean weddings, Paul Hodkinson writes in Letter From London. But even the pickiest people sometimes find the right partner.

By Paul Hodkinson

6 minute read

August 30, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Hires White & Case Partner in Germany

The firm's Hamburg office has strengthened its insolvency and restructuring expertise.

By Jennifer Spatz

2 minute read

August 30, 2024 | International Edition

Tech Company and Luxury Hotel Name New GCs

The two women have been appointed to general counsel roles at the companies.

By Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

August 29, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Secures Latest London Partner With Hire From Investment Firm

The hire is the latest in a long line of appointments by Paul Weiss over the last 12 months.

By Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

India's Legal Market: The Ongoing Journey of Liberalization

In the past 18 months there has been a refocus on India with many international law firms setting up or strengthening their India practices.

By Naveen Tuli and Ashish Raivadera, Major Lindsey & Africa

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Strikes for Simmons Competition Head

Until now, Simmons has largely avoided hiring raids from U.S.-led firms in the U.K.

By Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

August 08, 2024 | International Edition

On The Golf Course With Clients? Your Competitors May Be On The Charge

The legal industry has moved on from the days of partners being introduced to new clients in gentlemen's clubs and on the golf course, today a firm's brand must do more of the heavy lifting.

By Paul Roberts

4 minute read

July 28, 2024 | International Edition

The Looming Shadow of Consolidation

Law firm strategy has never been so focused on mega scale as it is today, writes the Global Lawyer. Thanks a lot Dentons and Kirkland!

By Paul Hodkinson

5 minute read