Global London: Resistance is futile – can firms keep the good times going as the market starts to cool?
It had to come. Among the Global London leaders interviewed in last year’s report, there was an inevitable consensus that…
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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…
Euro Elite 2023: Switzerland – Strength in depth
2022 brought fresh challenges for the Swiss market, given the widespread instability in the global economy. Despite strong consumer spending…
Euro Elite 2023: Nordics – New challenges
In an increasingly tumultuous market, the Nordic region has thus far remained resilient to pressures; as the Covid-19 pandemic begins…
Euro Elite 2023: Baltics – Covering all bases
‘The future is Pan-Baltic!’ says Vilius Bernatonis, managing partner of TGS Baltic’s Lithuania branch. He is referring to the integration…
Euro Elite 2023: Italy – Toughening up
While the three years following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic were marked by instability and uncertainty – exacerbated by…
Euro Elite 2023: Benelux – Hitting the buffers
In last year’s overview, we predicted full steam ahead for the Benelux market – a reflection of the buoyant sentiments…
Euro Elite 2023: CEE – Looking ahead
Across the CEE region, uncertainty was the watchword throughout 2022, and the pattern looks set to continue. Although independent firms…
Euro Elite 2023: France – Pretty good year
Activity levels bounced back in France in 2021 after the initial impact of the pandemic and this recovery continued apace…
Euro Elite 2023: Germany – The centre holds
The German legal market has again proven its ability to thrive in the face of challenge, as law firms continued…
Euro Elite 2023: Iberia – Back on track
The past three years have been nothing but challenging for Portugal and Spain. The neighbours, whose economies are hugely reliant…
Euro Elite 2023: Ireland – Slight return
While Ireland’s competitive legal market has enjoyed a buoyant period post-Covid, fresh challenges have emerged to challenge this optimism. Ireland…
Euro Elite Switzerland: Like clockwork
When the world went into lockdown in March/April 2020, everyone expected the worst for the economy. While it is safe…
Euro Elite Methodology
Legal Business’ Euro Elite comprises independent law firms based in more than 40 European jurisdictions, rather than branches of international…
Sponsored practice area spotlight: Insolvency and restructuring: Combining unique skills to achieve a successful outcome
Insolvency and restructuring proceedings are intricate and complex. Practitioners must be able to combine legal knowledge, in particular in the…
Euro Elite Overview: Sterner stuff
In what should be difficult times, our annual Euro Elite survey finds the 100 leading firms across more than 40…
Euro Elite Baltics: Closer together
The relatively small markets of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia enjoy a strong reputation for legal know-how on behalf of international…
Euro Elite Benelux: Full steam ahead
Independent law firms across the Benelux region have gone into 2022 with a renewed sense of optimism, with them successfully…