‘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…
Leadership
London partners overlooked as A&O Shearman reveals post-merger leadership
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling today announced (1 March) the names of the key leadership term that will…
Simpson Thacher unveils new London head as office posts double-digit revenue growth
Simpson Thacher has announced that Wheatly MacNamara will take over from Jason Glover as London managing partner in October. Glover,…
‘Why shouldn’t she?’ A new take on partnership as Pallas takes first non-lawyer into the fold
Pallas Partners has taken advantage of its alternative business structure (ABS) to appoint its first non-lawyer, chief administrative officer Linda…
We good corporate citizens – ESG report
‘There is such a sense that we need to walk the walk. More so than I’ve ever seen before. This…
Booth takes on new role at The Crown Estate as Cheffings named interim head of legal
Rob Booth, one of the leading lights of the in-house legal community, will be stepping away from his position as…
Guest comment: Collaboration in isolation
As client issues become increasingly complex, working collaboratively to provide solutions is critical. But Professor Laura Empson and David Morley…
HSF shrugs off Covid concerns to reward staff with bonus as new senior partner is unveiled
After posting resilient financial results in the wake of the pandemic, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has recognised the efforts of…
Guest comment: the global/local leadership conundrum
Leading a professional firm with offices spread across multiple countries always creates a tension between global and local priorities. Professor…
Guest comment: Balancing acts – partnership versus corporation
Professor Laura Empson and David Morley ask what makes partnerships so distinct from corporations in what they demand of the people…
Guest comment: Calling all the reluctant leaders
Successful professional people are notoriously reluctant to take on the mantle of leadership. Increasingly, there are excellent reasons why they…
Guest comment: Whatever happened to the heroes?
Traditional leadership models suggest people hanker for a hero in time of crisis. That’s an unfamiliar and uncomfortable role for…
Talking sheds – A&O’s former chief on why the personal touch is critical in a crisis
In March last year – as the Covid-19 crisis gathered pace – I wrote in Legal Business that if you’re a…
Guest post: Leadership in law in crises requires a human touch
General counsel and other senior in-house lawyers should not be afraid to show their human side when leading their teams…
Leadership and development
Philip Price TP ICAP Team size: 120 Major legal advisers: Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills, K&L Gates, Linklaters,…
The totally scientific secrets of leadership – What I learnt from years of drinking with managing partners
The upheavals of 2020 have given me more time than normal to reflect on something that I’ve spent a good…
‘Future-proofing’: DAC lifts profit and revenue for sixth consecutive year as Pollitt secures second leadership term
DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has notched its sixth consecutive year of turnover and profit growth, the firm’s latest financial results show,…
Comment: We need to talk about George – It’s time the profession found its voice on race
If there is one topic on which the legal profession manages to be both verbose and yet perennially avoid substantive…
‘Stay home, save jobs’ – How the legal elite are charting a course through half-lockdown summer
Try driving across London or walking its crowded parks in sunny May and it becomes hard to remember that the…