Leading partners at firms from Weil, to Kirkland and Simpson Thacher set out what's driving the restructuring-finance hybrid now at the centre of a battle between elite firms to capture high-value work
LB takes a deep dive into the global London data - highlighting the Kirkland-Latham rivalry at the top and the big changes over five years
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
DLA Piper’s international head of sustainability and ESG on choosing the law over marrying rich and the perils of life on the road
The Goodwin PE partner on being inspired by <em>The Godfather</em> and loving disco
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
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
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
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
Bakers London managing partner Ed Poulton on the firm's corporate hiring spree in London and why the firm isn't skipping leg day when it comes to laterals
Newly merged firm sets out ambitions with rapid revenue growth, AI and upper mid-market corporate work on the agenda
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
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
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner Andrew Johnston talks about international expansion, sticking to the strategy and the firm's new London office
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
Firm co-CEOs Charles Severs and Frank Ryan on why now is the time for deeper integration
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
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
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
