McDermott hires London M&A partner from Cooley as global revenue nears $2bn mark
McDermott has announced today (28 February) that Michal Berkner has joined the firm as a partner, bolstering its transactions practice…
The Client Profile: Nigel Paterson, Currys
‘I’m an extrovert and I like to get out there. An in-house role is much more team orientated than private…
Paul Weiss continues London expansion as Magic Circle responds in US
The lateral hiring market for December and January was once again dominated by Paul Weiss’ impressive recruitment efforts in the…
Dealwatch: US firms lead on household names The Body Shop and Yodel as restructuring returns
The long-dormant restructuring market has had a shot in the arm recently, with the City teams of US stalwarts winning…
Paul Hastings scores double win from Latham after recent London losses
Paul Hastings has hired litigation and trial partners Oliver Browne and Stuart Alford KC from Latham & Watkins, just days…
Revolving Doors: Fried Frank expands London team with Goodwin trio as Orrick faces global losses
Leading the high-profile moves this week, Fried Frank has strengthened its London private equity practice with a triple hire from…
‘It’s a differentiating year’: Hogan Lovells sees double-digit growth in revenue and PEP
As financial reporting season kicks off in earnest, Hogan Lovells has today (13 February) reported a 10% boost in global…
Baker McKenzie: One eye open
‘What defines Baker McKenzie over the last few years is the sheer amount of work that has gone into financial…
Time to Talk Day Q&A: Andrew Nealon, Vinson & Elkins
For this year’s Time to Talk Day (1 February), which aims to encourage workplaces to start a conversation about mental…
Linklaters’ losses mount as Paul Weiss picks up City public M&A partner
Paul Weiss has added yet another string to its bow, again to the detriment of Linklaters, with the hire of…
Revolving Doors: Double loss for Cravath as Freshfields strengthens US presence
Leading the high-profile moves this week, Baker McKenzie has welcomed partner Eric Schwartzman to head up its private equity practice…
Revolving Doors: US losses for Paul Weiss, A&O and Shearman while Asia dominates hiring market
Leading a quiet week of hires for the new year, White & Case has hired Taurie Zeitzer, the co-head of…
Paul Weiss hits CC for private equity partner duo as magic circle offensive continues
Showing no signs of winding down for Christmas, Paul Weiss has continued its aggressive London recruitment drive with the double…
Global 100 – Stories of the year
With law firm mergers and collapses, new office launches, a proliferation of strategic hiring and big-name changes in management, 2023…
Global 100: White & Case: Global elite leader or missed opportunity?
‘Our ability to pitch top-ranked teams under both New York and English law, and where needed under the local laws…
‘A new era of stress’: Perspectives from City restructuring partners and what to expect from 2024
Casting a glance back at the year nearly at its end, industries faced challenges from inflationary pressures, soaring interest rates,…
Revolving doors: Latham hires Akin duo as firms strengthen finance, disputes and family practices
Latham & Watkins has strengthened its private credit practice in London by adding two partners from Akin. Fergus Wheeler and…
Greenberg expands finance team in the City with Weil hire
Greenberg Traurig announced today (27 November) that Luke Lado has joined the firm as a shareholder, bolstering its banking and…
‘The transition is over’: BCLP names Jinal Shah as new UK managing partner
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) announced this week that Jinal Shah will become the firm’s UK managing partner from 1…
V&E hires energy and infra partner de Cintré from Milbank in the City
Vinson & Elkins has hired Milbank’s Kilian de Cintré as a partner into its corporate and finance practice in London,…