McDermott sets sights on big-hitters in London as private client team moves on
McDermott Will & Emery is pushing forward with ambitious plans to prioritise its ‘power alley’ transactional practices in London, following…
Private equity, public competition – how US firms reshaped the UK PE hierarchy
Fifteen years of Legal 500 data offers big-picture view of Stateside elite’s relentless advance into London private equity arena Of…
From powerlifting to DJing: the City partners finding that elusive work/life balance
‘The challenge with law, especially in big firms, is that it can be all-consuming, taking everything you have. As an…
‘An ambitious goal, but attainable’: Taylor Wessing’s Gleghorn on aiming for €1bn
Following his initial appointment as Taylor Wessing’s firmwide managing partner in 2018, and his reappointment in 2021, Shane Gleghorn has…
Paul Weiss builds City restructuring bench with ex-Kirkland hire
Paul Weiss has added another partner to its City restructuring practice with the hire of former Kirkland & Ellis partner Kai…
‘Do not wait until creditors are banging down the door’ – why preparation is key as restructurings pick up
Restructuring partners have been predicting a surge in corporate restructurings and insolvencies for years. But despite Covid, conflict and rising…
‘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…
Sidley snaps up five-partner Latham team as US firms continue battle for London talent
Sidley Austin has hired five sponsor-side leveraged finance partners from Latham & Watkins in London, led by Jayanthi Sadanandan and…
The Client Profile: Gurdeep Boparai, Coventry Building Society
From the age of 10 I knew that I wanted to be a lawyer. The first lawyer I ever met…
‘At the top of UK associate compensation’ – McDermott hikes London NQ pay to $225k
McDermott Will & Emery has become the latest firm to increase pay for London associates, raising salaries for newly qualified…
‘Ambition remains high’: Taylor Wessing heads towards €1bn target with strong financials
Taylor Wessing has become the latest firm to announce solid results for 2023-24, revealing a 9.5% increase in global revenue…
Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird eye growth opportunities as both post 10% hike
Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird have both posted revenue growth of 10%, as major UK firms continue to…
‘Great progress everywhere but fastest in the US’: CC posts 28% Stateside hike as PEP rebounds
Clifford Chance (CC) has become the third magic circle to reveal its financial results for 2023-24, posting global revenue growth…
‘When someone is so disaffected it’s best to get them out sooner rather than later’: Kirkland to hold back pay for departing partners; cut notice period
Kirkland & Ellis is overhauling its equity partner exit terms – ushering in new policies to withhold compensation for departing…
‘We’re not Real Madrid signing the best player in the world every year, that’s not what we do’ – Skadden London head Youle on scaling up London
Skadden London head Richard Youle on a year in management and scaling up London Skadden-style.
‘We’ve had our best year ever in the UK and US’ – Linklaters breaks £2bn revenue barrier with double-digit growth
Linklaters has become the first magic circle firm to announce its 2023-24 financial results, breaking through the £2bn mark for…
Greenberg makes triple Pinsents partner hire in international arbitration push
A trio of Pinsent Masons international arbitration partners are set to leave the firm for Greenberg Traurig, Legal Business can…
ESG Award winner Ranajoy Basu on leveraging structured finance expertise to support ESG causes in emerging economies
McDermott Will & Emery partner Ranajoy Basu, recently named Environmental/Sustainability: Private Practice Champion of the Year at the Legal 500…
McDermott hires Fried Frank real estate duo in London
McDermott Will & Emery has built its London real estate bench today with a dual hire from Fried Frank, including…
‘Shaping the City’s tech industry’ – Perkins Coie lands in London with hire of private equity veteran Bagshaw
US West Coast firm becomes latest to target London tech transactions market with eye-catching hire of ex-White & Case dealmaker…