On sure footing – offshore leaders see reasons for optimism
In the offshore world as elsewhere, tough economic conditions made 2022-23 a rough year. ‘With uncertainty in the global markets,…
Dealwatch: US elite tuck into $36bn Mars-Pringles snackquisition
Five elite US law firms have helped to push through the biggest M&A deal of the year so far –…
‘A once-in-a-generation change’: capital markets partners size up London’s new listing rules
The FCA has rolled out its listing rules reforms in a move that aims to reinvigorate the UK’s ailing capital…
Revolving Doors: Paul Weiss hires Kirkland City funds partner as US firms make moves in Paris
Transfer window stays open for summer as Paul Weiss picks up Kirkland City funds partner and Goodwin hires from Dechert.
Travers Smith reaches record highs for revenue and PEP despite recent partner exits
Turning the page on last year’s disappointing financial performance, when revenue nudged up by just 1% and profit per equity…
PEP surges at Macfarlanes with 24% rebound to record high
Macfarlanes posts 24% increase in PEP to £2.6m for 2023-24 as turnover climbs nearly 14%
Cooley London head Stock exits to Akin in three-partner move
Cooley’s London managing partner Justin Stock has left the firm to join Akin as international technology practice head, along with…
Ashurst sets sights on US growth as revenue nears billion-pound mark
Ashurst is targeting expansion in the US as the firm announces financial results that show profit per equity partner reaching…
Brodies and Shoosmiths among firms reaching new revenue highs as results season continues
A clutch of major law firms have continued the trend for strong 2023-24 results, with Brodies, Shoosmiths, Clyde & Co…
Legacy Allen & Overy sees profits soar in final year pre-Shearman merger as revenue edges up
Legacy Allen & Overy saw revenue nudge up 3.4% in the last financial year before its transatlantic merger, against a…
Political persuasions – what City partners are hoping for from the next Government
On the eve of a general election that looks set to promise a wipeout for the Conservative Party and the…
HFW, Fieldfisher post double-digit revenue hikes as results season gets off to strong start
HFW has posted double-digit growth to break through the £250m revenue mark for the first time, with all key metrics rising…
Ex-A&O banking chief Bowden exits for Proskauer as US firm snaps up City finance quartet
A&O Shearman banking heavyweight Philip Bowden, the former co-head of legacy A&O’s global banking practice, has left the newly merged…
What Gen Z lawyers really want from their careers
Gen Z – including its lawyers – are often characterised as being overly concerned about the social and political issues…
The China conundrum – why so many US law firms are pulling out
Once seen as the next big thing for all self-respecting international law firms, China is now seeing a wave of…
King & Spalding makes City funds play with hire of top-tier Cadwalader team
Five-strong fund finance team finds new home at K&S with further hires on the cards.
Sidley continues infrastructure push as firms hire in antitrust, finance and funds
Sidley Austin has continued to expand its London energy and infrastructure team with its hire of Ben Thompson from Travers…
Mishcons international arbitration head Louis Flannery KC moves to Littleton Chambers
Mishcon de Reya’s head of international arbitration Louis Flannery KC has left the firm, and is set to join Littleton…
Bird & Bird to launch in Tokyo with Ashurst corporate hire as firm sets sights on €1bn revenue mark
Bird & Bird has announced it will open in Tokyo before the end of the year, with the new base…
Life During Law: Scott Hopkins
When I was 18 I left Vancouver to play ice hockey in university in Japan. That got me off on…