Lawyer numbers at the 50 largest international-headquartered firms in London climb to record 9,400 as firms continue to ramp up investment in the City and the largest players consolidated their dominance
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
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
Quinn Emanuel founder John Quinn on starting his own firm, picking your adversaries, investment in law and how he almost joined the navy
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.
The Goodwin PE partner on being inspired by <em>The Godfather</em> and loving disco
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
Tech giant's CLO on gaining the trust of SoftBank's CEO, the stalled $40bn sale to Nvidia and what he's learned about building a successful in-house career
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
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
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner Andrew Johnston talks about international expansion, sticking to the strategy and the firm's new London office
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
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
London managing partner Dominic Griffiths talks strategy as the office crosses $250m
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
Andrew Masraf on searching for the levers of growth and the value of competition
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
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
