As elite law firms on both sides of the Atlantic loosen traditional lockstep models, even the industry’s most conservative partnerships are being forced to adapt in the escalating battle for top talent
London managing partner Claire Dutch on how the firms are getting to know each other in the run-up to their combination this July
After more than 30 years at Addleshaws, former global disputes head Simon Kamstra looks back on doing deals on Black Monday, his secret DJing sideline and building a career while keeping space for life outside the law
Firm management committee chair talks LB through a lifetime of firsts
McDermott Will & Schulte chair Ira Coleman on his life during law, from leading the 'the little engine that could' Miami office to overseeing a $3bn merger
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
Ahead of International Women's Day Nicole Kar, global co-chair of antitrust at Paul Weiss, discusses thriving in the deep end and why there is still more room at the top for women in law
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
I certainly didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer from the age of five years old.
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
Shortlists revealed for four flagship in-house honours - including In-House Team of the Year and GC of the Year - at this year's Legal Business Awards
London managing partner Dominic Griffiths talks strategy as the office crosses $250m
As Quinn Emanuel turns 40, its leader John Quinn talks to Legal Business about everything from the sectors driving its relentless growth, to reputation, talent wars, and the question of succession planning
Female law firm founders on building boutiques, creating an alternative culture and the scourge of mansplaining in the legal profession
From partner pay reform to US expansion, AI and overhauling the firm's business services function, Freshfields senior partner Georgia Dawson has been busy. She spoke to LB about her first five years in the role
New global co-CEO talks strategy, integration and management after stepping into top post this week
Gibson Dunn's new London co-heads Rob Carr and Osma Hudda tell LB about their leadership plans
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner Andrew Johnston talks about international expansion, sticking to the strategy and the firm's new London office
Katten has doubled London revenues over the past five years - office managing partner Christopher Hitchins talked to Alex Ryan about turning the City base around
On the back of the hire of Ross Allardice from White & Case, Latham's private equity leaders set out why their European platform gives them the edge on their rivals
Proskauer has recently made waves in London with a quartet of big-name laterals from A&O and Cahill Gordon - part of an ambitious play to build a full-coverage finance practice in the City. LB spoke to the team to find out more
