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
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
"Running a law firm is a lot like running a mafia crew — without the killing."
Charlie Hayes, the global co-head of the private capital group at Freshfields, on everything from delivering lambs and making tables from trees to the importance of clarity in client communications
Quinn Emanuel founder John Quinn on starting his own firm, picking your adversaries, investment in law and how he almost joined the navy
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
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
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
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
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
Firm co-CEOs Charles Severs and Frank Ryan on why now is the time for deeper integration
Gibson Dunn's new London co-heads Rob Carr and Osma Hudda tell LB about their leadership plans
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
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
General counsel weigh in on Brad Karp's resignation as Paul Weiss chair and how they expect law firms to react when crisis hits
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
