The American Lawyer

Letter From London: How to Avoid a Money Laundering Scandal

A compliance crackdown has left many floundering, writes Paul Hodkinson, who asked the largest firms about how big their anti-money-laundering teams are.
4 minute read

International Edition

All Eyes on America

On November 6, whether it's Harris' or Trump's America that the world wakes up to, little will change the fact that Big Law is retreating westward, writes The Global Lawyer.
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International Edition

Kingsley Napley and Lord Pannick Spearhead Private Schools' Challenge to Government VAT Policy

The government announced that from January 2025, all education services provided by a private school in the U.K. for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GC Who Helped Fanatics Pull Off Growth Tear Joins Acquisitive Provider of Live Event Logistics

Global Critical Logistics—which moves everything from concerts to art exhibits—already does work in more than 115 nations. But the company says it sees opportunities to accelerate growth and is hiring the talent—including Fanatics' Caren Yeamans—to support it.
3 minute read

International Edition

Armstrong Teasdale London Closure: Questions Emerge About Debts and Financial Irregularities

The Am Law 200 firm's UK operation had an auditor assessment that was unusual as well as a profit margin of just 2%.
6 minute read

International Edition

Losing its 'Sparkle'? Why Latham Has Faced a Stream of Exits in Europe, UK

The U.S.-led law firm has experienced several senior partner departures in Germany and the U.K., with sources pointing to indecision and a shift away from "less core" regions.
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Get Involved in as Many Transactions as Possible,' Says Tristan Dollie of Brown Rudnick

"Get involved in as many transactions as possible. Take ownership of your work streams. Ask questions. If you do that, you'll automatically be a more valuable member of the team and more likely be on the right track for partnership. Also, try and develop your own network of contacts early. They don't need to be decision makers now, but they may be in the future."
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters, Slaughter and May and Eversheds Advise on Morrisons Property Deal

The deal reflects the increasing popularity of bespoke long-dated financings.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Law Firms Charging Up The Global 100—And Those Sliding Down

Since 2020, the likes of Yingke, Ropes & Gray and Quinn Emanuel have risen quickly in the revenue rankings while firms including Weil Gotshal and Sullivan & Cromwell have fallen.
6 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst Hires Partner-Led Italian Finance Team While Geradin Opens Nordic Hub in Helsinki

Ashurst has hired partner Riccardo Rossi and his Chiomenti team to expand its Milan banking and finance practice, coinciding with Geradin Partners opening an office in Finland to act as its Nordic hub.
3 minute read