Slaughters advises on five of the top 10 UK target deals announced so far this year, with public filings also highlighting potential fees for firms including Linklaters, Clifford Chance and Freshfields
Huma Allana van Reesch on joining the coffee giant at a time of crisis, the importance of being a business leader first, and making a name for herself working in-house
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
Firm management committee chair talks LB through a lifetime of firsts
DLA Piper’s international head of sustainability and ESG on choosing the law over marrying rich and the perils of life on the road
I certainly didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer from the age of five years old.
"Running a law firm is a lot like running a mafia crew — without the killing."
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
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
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
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
Ahead of the firm's move to a new HQ, City chief Ed Barnett discusses lateral priorities and what's next for the $1bn London operation
Firm posts rising profits and revenue as it closes in on California launch
Senior partner Charles Currier and managing partner Adrian Bell on why they're going deeper and wider for their clients
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
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
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
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
Firm co-CEOs Charles Severs and Frank Ryan on why now is the time for deeper integration
As CC targets the top end of the sponsor market in the US, its private equity heads tell LB why the firm doesn't need headline-grabbing power plays to set its practice apart
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
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
