Having crossed $2bn in revenue, Willkie Farr's leaders believe the next phase of growth will be defined not just by scale but by building a top-tier global platform — with London at the centre of that ambition
American Bar Association president Michelle Behnke on pushing back against Trump, making the profession more inclusive and why a career as a litigator wasn't for her
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
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
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
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
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
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
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
New global co-CEO talks strategy, integration and management after stepping into top post this week
Gibson Dunn's new London co-heads Rob Carr and Osma Hudda tell LB about their leadership plans
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
General counsel weigh in on Brad Karp's resignation as Paul Weiss chair and how they expect law firms to react when crisis hits
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
Firm co-CEOs Charles Severs and Frank Ryan on why now is the time for deeper integration
Andrew Masraf on searching for the levers of growth and the value of competition
