‘As custodians of the rule of law, we have to question whether we are undermining it in anyway? It’s in the mix for sure. I would expect that it plays on everyone’s minds.’ Sophia Adams Bhatti, Simmons & Simmons
On the back of our second annual ESG report, key decision makers share their views on how well law firms are stepping up to the mark
‘When it comes to English law, I don’t think clients are as focused on where a firm is headquartered, and they are willing to use a US law firm. The same is not true in reverse.’ Pranav Trivedi, Skadden
With the launch of our 2022 Global London report, we ask the leaders at US law firms in the City to weigh up the challenges ahead
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‘I believe it is relevant for Spain and its economy to have strong law firms whose decision-centres are based in the country.’ Fernando Vives, Garrigues
As part of our annual Euro Elite report, management at independent firms in Europe give their views on market challenges, talent management and technology
‘We expect investors to look through short-term business disruption and for cross-border deal flow to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022.’
Tihir Sarkar, Cleary Gottlieb
Global 100 leaders and corporate stars give their prognosis on how the deal market will shape up in 2022
‘One of the things I’ve learnt from the pandemic is individual wealth and freedom is nothing without collective wealth and freedom.’
Gareth Price, Allen & Overy
LB100 leaders give their views on another remarkable year and offer their prognosis on the 12 months ahead
‘To be a hugely successful law firm, you have to have diversity. Clients are not all white middle class men.’ Kathleen Russ, Travers Smith
Following on from our feature on the rise of female leaders at the highest echelons of law, some of those leaders give their take on the direction of travel
‘Our corporate practice now is the strongest it’s ever been. We feel confident about the future.’
Roland Turnill, Slaughter and May
Following on from our Legal 500 M&A feature, we ask leading London corporate partners what is driving the growing dominance of US firms in public M&A
‘We are determined to see this as a long-term issue and are not taking short-term measures or cutting costs.’ Kathleen Russ, Travers Smith
LB100 leaders give their views on an unprecedented, Covid-hit year and look to another uncertain 12 months ahead
‘I think – and I say this as the pessimist – we will easily move ahead on our strategy.’ Frances Murphy, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
To mark the launch of our 2020 Global London report, we ask senior figures at leading US firms for a progress report
‘The next decade will decide whether firms become more like the Big Four or develop their own distinct model. They can no longer rely on informal control.’
Laura Empson, Cass Business School
After a decade of upheaval, legal services veterans give their prognosis on what the 2020s will bring
