The ESG Report: Governance – Words into deeds
‘Governance was a concern long before people started talking about ESG. What we’ve learnt over time, though, is that governance…
Revolving Doors: Global 100 firms lead on international hires
There was a strong international slant to last week’s round of lateral partner appointments, with firms making key hires in…
‘I want the firm to be more ambitious and more confident’: Stephenson Harwood rebounds with double-digit revenue growth
Stephenson Harwood has reported an 11% rise in turnover to £228m from £206m for 2022/23, the firm’s highest-ever revenue. It…
‘Our strategy is targeted and curated, and 100% client-centric’: Freshfields continues US hiring spree
Following the recent hires of David Sewell and Damian Ridealgh to its New York office, Freshfields has announced six new…
‘Our clients led us to Houston’: Clifford Chance launches energy-focused Texan office as part of US expansion plans
Clifford Chance has opened a new office in Houston, bolstering its global energy and infrastructure practice in the US. The…
Revolving Doors: US firms continue hiring spree as Reed Smith and Sidley make moves on rivals in London
It’s been a busy week for US firms in London as they continue to exercise their hiring power, with several…
‘After Lehman collapsed, salaries still went up’: Magic Circle NQ pay rises as market cools
‘Law firms are stupid. They were stupid last time round. People forget but, after Lehman Brothers collapsed, salaries still went…
Steadying the ship: what’s next for Ince?
‘Very much business as usual,’ Samantha Palmer replied when asked about Ince & Co’s future following its acquisition by Axiom.…
Russ to step down as Travers Smith senior partner
Kathleen Russ has taken the decision to step down as senior partner of Travers Smith, following a leave of absence…
‘A black hole is not formed overnight’: Ince Group administration marks the demise of a storied shipping firm
For many, the collapse into administration of the Ince Group, the listed parent company of storied shipping firm Ince, was…
Global London case study: Sidley
London headcount: 212 lawyers, 44 partners Lawyer headcount change since 2017: 24% London managing partner: Tom Thesing Office specialties: Private…
Disputes perspectives: Philippa Charles
What made me decide to become a lawyer? Almost certainly watching Crown Court as a small child. Although it’s a…
Revolving doors: Eversheds adds two partners as Kingsley Napley launches restructuring and insolvency practice
Eversheds Sutherland has had a busy week, strengthening both its regulatory and energy and infrastructure finance practices with two senior…
International round-up: Reed Smith names new Asia-Pac managing partner as Holland & Knight bolsters US emerging technologies offering
Amid a busy week of non-domestic news, Reed Smith has been among the firms making headlines, appointing Singapore-based Prajakt Samant…
Revolving Doors: Weil loses two to Sidley as Latham hires Linklaters competition partner
Sidley Austin’s London office made a major play last week with the hire of two prominent energy infrastructure and private…
Revolving Doors: Linklaters loses another partner to Cleary hiring spree as Travers exits continue
Cleary Gottlieb has returned to Linklaters for another partner, this time hiring the Magic Circle firm’s co-head of the financial…
Revolving doors: Withers adds finance litigation partner as Howard Kennedy acquires construction boutique
Withers has strengthened its dispute resolution offering with the addition of banking and finance litigation partner Henry Farris. Farris moves…