Taking over – one leader at HSF but is the culture clash over?

Taking over – one leader at HSF but is the culture clash over?

Five years since the turbulent union of Herbert Smith and Freehills, the global challenger has chosen Mark Rigotti as its sole chief executive. Is the culture clash over?

Managing the delicate power balance between managing partner and senior partner is tricky at the best of times. But how do you address the cultural minefield as a foreigner taking the lead executive role of a 134-year-old City institution still coming to terms with a turbulent merger, especially when your opposite is a particularly influential and strong-willed senior partner? Continue reading “Taking over – one leader at HSF but is the culture clash over?”

One man band: Can Ropes & Gray maintain the momentum without Allen?

One man band: Can Ropes & Gray maintain the momentum without Allen?

Madeleine Farman and Victoria Young ask the firm’s leaders about growth in the City.

Ropes & Gray’s rapid growth in London is an ascent which any newcomer would aspire to. Although the Boston firm was late to the party when it officially opened in 2010, its sole European base has enjoyed an impressive upward trajectory. Revenue was up by almost a third in 2015 to $83m, a successful result on the back of a 30% increase in 2014 when City turnover was $64m. Continue reading “One man band: Can Ropes & Gray maintain the momentum without Allen?”

Nick Thomas wins uncontested ballot for another five-year term as Kennedys’ senior partner

Insurance specialist Kennedys‘ longstanding senior partner Nick Thomas has been re-elected to serve a fifth five-year term. It is understood that the election was held this week and Thomas (pictured) was elected unopposed. His new term commences February 2017. Continue reading “Nick Thomas wins uncontested ballot for another five-year term as Kennedys’ senior partner”