Artificial intelligence, general counsel and how new tech is shaping the future: the Legal Business AI Summit
An audience of more than 150 in-house counsel, as well as private practice lawyers and other tech enthusiasts, gathered in…
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‘We’ve had a lot of “holy cow” moments’ – how gen AI is shaking up the legal industry
‘If you’re a lawyer that sticks your head in the sand and refuses to engage with this technology, that’s going…
Revolving Doors: Quinn Emanuel’s Bremen departs while Simpson Thacher hires two in the US
James Bremen, the chair of Quinn Emanuel’s construction practice, has left after eight years to join independent litigation firm Joseph…
Simmons names international disputes head as new managing partner
Simmons & Simmons has elected international head of disputes Emily Monastiriotis as the firm’s new managing partner, succeeding long-serving leader…
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…
‘We’re very pleased with the results’: double-digit revenue growth for Simmons as PEP holds steady
Simmons & Simmons has today (13 July) reported revenue growth of 12%, up to £521m from last year’s £465m, double…
‘London’s dominance is slightly dwindling’: Simmons appoints German head to new European client relations role
Simmons & Simmons has created a new head of European client relations role in an effort to support continental clients…
Financials 2021/22: Simmons inches forward with 6% revenue increase
Simmons & Simmons today (13 July) unveiled a solid revenue increase of 6% to £465m for the past financial year,…
A&O opens in Boston as Simmons launches in Silicon Valley
UK firms have made significant moves stateside, with Allen & Overy and Simmons & Simmons announcing the opening of new…
‘An element of the exceptional’: Simmons latest to post striking pandemic financials with double-digit revenue growth and soaring profits
Simmons & Simmons managing partner Jeremy Hoyland said there was ‘an element of the exceptional’ in the firm’s financial results…
Sponsored briefing: Implications of the FCA test case for contractual interpretation and broker claims
The Supreme Court judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case was a resounding victory for policyholders. Two potential…
Sponsored briefing: Post-Brexit cross-border disputes – what next?
Simmons & Simmons examine the existing European framework, the legal changes introduced by Brexit and practical points that parties will…
‘Strong foundation’: Another year of steady growth as Simmons prepares for challenges ahead
Simmons & Simmons has recorded another year of steady growth, its latest financial results reveal, with all key financial metrics…
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You cannot control the outcome of tax litigation and, in the current political environment, judgments can be hard to predict.…
Sponsored briefing: Tax disputes – Beyond Brexit
Nick Skerrett considers the tax disputes and areas of controversy we are likely to see in the aftermath of Brexit…
More partner conferences suspended amid spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus is increasingly having its impact felt in the business of law, with Simmons & Simmons the latest firm to postpone…
Revolving doors: Simmons and CMS make City banking and pensions hires as Gibson Dunn bolsters its Paris bench
In another muted patch for City laterals, Simmons & Simmons and CMS were the only firms to hire in London…
Deal View: A niche within a finance niche gives Simmons that much-needed edge after years of drift
While some law firms claim to be all things to all clients, for almost a decade Simmons & Simmons has…
Simmons gets on the legal technology and data Wavelength with start-up acquisition
Simmons & Simmons has made a rare acquisition in the form of legal engineering start-up Wavelength for an undisclosed sum.…
‘Uncertainty is now having an impact’: revenue and profit growth slow at Simmons
Simmons & Simmons saw growth slow last year following a ‘much tougher’ second half in the UK, as uncertainty begins to…