From starting out at Shearman, to taking a financial crisis sabbatical in the Swiss Alps, to building her in-house career in mining, Kate Southwell reflects on an eventful and unconventional career to date
Tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft are reshaping the market - exclusive Legal 500 data drawn from feedback linked to the world’s biggest tech companies reveals which firms are impressing elite GCs, and why AI, commercial nous and sector expertise are key factors
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 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
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
The Goodwin PE partner on being inspired by <em>The Godfather</em> and loving disco
Ahead of the A&O Shearman merger, outgoing A&O senior partner Wim Dejonghe sat down with <em>LB</em> to discuss lessons from previous merger talks, his plans for the future and his views on the 'unhealthy' levels of money in law
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
Newly merged firm sets out ambitions with rapid revenue growth, AI and upper mid-market corporate work on the agenda
Co-managing partner Dennis Horeman on how focus, consistency and an ability to take tough decisions has kept the firm in position in the European elite
From Northridge to Pallas Partners, elite boutiques are attracting top talent, winning premium mandates and scaling fast. With better funding options, new technology and lower barriers to entry, meet the founders and advisers who believe the model’s best days are still to come
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
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
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner Andrew Johnston talks about international expansion, sticking to the strategy and the firm's new London office
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
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
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
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
Paul Hastings leaders Frank Lopez and Sherrese Smith on running the firm like an asset manager and why they're front and centre of the firm's ambitious recruitment drive
