Chance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?
As statements of intent go, Clifford Chance has kicked off 2025 with a strong message about its private capital ambitions.
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Revolving Doors: Clifford Chance, Akin and Dechert bolster PE and finance teams in the City
Leading the leading lateral moves this week, Cadwalader has hired a trio of fund finance partners to its London office. Bronwen Jones…
White & Case snaps up A&O Shearman IP trio as post-merger exits continue
White & Case has ramped up its intellectual property capabilities in London with a triple hire from A&O Shearman.
‘I’m going to continue using my voice’ – Irwin Mitchell’s Alison Eddy on her new D&I role
After stepping down as London managing partner following more than 12 years in the role, Alison Eddy – who won the…
Haynes Boone ramps up London presence with seven-strong Memery Crystal team
US firm Haynes Boone has recruited a four-partner team from Memery Crystal, including senior partner Nick Davis (pictured), as the…
Client favourites: ranking the most highly recommended LB100 firms
New research drawing on the views of almost 80,000 law firm clients has revealed the LB100 firms that are most…
‘Fresh perspectives’ – Gibson Dunn’s new London co-heads set out City plans
‘It’s exciting for people joining the firm because there is plenty of growth potential,’ says Rob Carr, one of the…
International roundup: Reed Smith debuts in Atlanta with 15-partner team while Broadfield enters Hong Kong with Sidley trio
Reed Smith has opened a new office in Atlanta with a 15-partner team from Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) and…
Twenty-five strong Memery Crystal team lands at Fladgate in fallout from RBG collapse
Fladgate has hired 25 lawyers and staff from Memery Crystal, as lawyers from the firm continue to find new homes…
Revolving Doors: Latham hires from Wachtell as Clifford Chance continues private capital drive
Latham & Watkins and Clifford Chance lead this week’s partner moves roundup, hiring John Sobolewski in New York and Annie…
‘You’re never done’ – Simmons’ Hoyland on finding the firm’s identity and what’s next
‘You’re never done. I’ve been at this for 14 years and I’ve still got a long list of things to…
Money’s worth: how do clients rate Ashurst’s value proposition?
Ashurst Value: Billing and efficiency 76.09 Billing transparency 75.01 Billing: value for work done 75.09 Communication & case/matter management 80.95…
‘A well-kept secret’ – inside Covington’s City corporate push
While other flashier US firms might attract more headlines for their London growth strategies, Covington & Burling has for some time…
Dealwatch: Baker McKenzie and Gibson Dunn lead on $5bn data centre investment while US trio orchestrate $27bn energy deal
Baker McKenzie and Gibson Dunn have played key roles in KKR’s $5bn investment in a stake in Gulf Data Hub,…
A&O Shearman only firm to pick up new KC as silk appointments rise
This year’s 2024 round of King’s Counsel appointments saw only one solicitor advocate take silk – in line with each…
Revealed: A&O Shearman partner exits pass 100 mark since merger announcement
More than 100 legacy Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling partners have left or retired since the merger…
Putting a number on it – how do clients rate Slaughter and May?
Late last year, Legal Business and Legal 500 unveiled a data project that has been in the works for some…
‘There’s a lot of money in Chicago’ – the city’s top lawyers on what’s driving business in the Midwest
Following last month’s release of Legal 500’s first US city elite rankings, Legal Business checked in with the newly ranked Chicago lawyers…
‘A big space to attack’ – how shifting markets are opening up opportunities for firms across the UK
When talking to managing partners at law firms based across the UK, one thing is clear – there’s no shortage…
‘A clear shift toward fewer but larger deals’ – mega-deals fuel growth as partners predict 2025 M&A trends
Leading M&A partners are predicting an increase in deal activity in 2025 driven by sectors including tech, financial services and…