Law is a people business - and Weil's spectacular collapse looks set to demonstrate how failing to manage your people and bring them with you can take a $2bn firm to its knees
Freshfields is cracking down on partner performance and compensation. Legal Business explains why the US is now facing the same scrutiny as elsewhere
HSF Kramer's global CEO talks to LB about everything from moving the boxes into HSF's building nearly 40 years ago, to sealing a transatlantic union and managing to squeeze in a very full life in between
Now head of the UK corporate team at the merged Winston Taylor, Emma Danks talks building her practice, her biggest achievements - and how she still finds time for travel, ballet, and Made in Chelsea
Germany private equity heavyweight Oliver Felsenstein reflects on decades of dealmaking, from dreams of becoming Don Corleone's consigliere to his retirement plans for a champagne bar
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
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
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
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
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
A day after Weil confirmed that it is calling time after 95 years, LB takes a look at what went wrong
As Weil announces plans to wind down, LB breaks down the key moments that led to this point
Firm announces plan to dissolve, with partner vote set to begin within days
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
After 15 years in London, the Boston firm has been building a presence on the continent with a series of high-profile hires from firms including Linklaters and Latham
As the pace of change in the legal sector accelerates, Kennedys managing partner Meg Catalano considers how law firms are adapting to new technological and economic realities. She argues that greater lawyer specialisation, financial rigour, global reach and the effective use of AI will be essential for firms seeking to stay on top in a market defined by flux
General counsel weigh in on Brad Karp's resignation as Paul Weiss chair and how they expect law firms to react when crisis hits
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
Firm co-CEOs Charles Severs and Frank Ryan on why now is the time for deeper integration
Appointment comes two months after firm announced new senior partner
Newly merged firm sets out ambitions with rapid revenue growth, AI and upper mid-market corporate work on the agenda
Senior partner Charles Currier and managing partner Adrian Bell on why they're going deeper and wider for their clients
