'Firms can no longer solely rely on soft relationship touch points' - Revolut CLO Tom Hambrett tells LB about the fintech's new approach to panel management
London managing partner Claire Dutch on how the firms are getting to know each other in the run-up to their combination this July
After more than 30 years at Addleshaws, former global disputes head Simon Kamstra looks back on doing deals on Black Monday, his secret DJing sideline and building a career while keeping space for life outside the law
Firm management committee chair talks LB through a lifetime of firsts
McDermott Will & Schulte chair Ira Coleman on his life during law, from leading the 'the little engine that could' Miami office to overseeing a $3bn merger
Charlie Hayes, the global co-head of the private capital group at Freshfields, on everything from delivering lambs and making tables from trees to the importance of clarity in client communications
Quinn Emanuel founder John Quinn on starting his own firm, picking your adversaries, investment in law and how he almost joined the navy
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
Ahead of the A&O Shearman merger, outgoing A&O senior partner Wim Dejonghe sat down with <em>LB</em> to discuss lessons from previous merger talks, his plans for the future and his views on the 'unhealthy' levels of money in law
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
Tech giant's CLO on gaining the trust of SoftBank's CEO, the stalled $40bn sale to Nvidia and what he's learned about building a successful in-house career
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
I certainly didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer from the age of five years old.
Shortlists revealed for four flagship in-house honours - including In-House Team of the Year and GC of the Year - at this year's Legal Business Awards
London managing partner Dominic Griffiths talks strategy as the office crosses $250m
As Quinn Emanuel turns 40, its leader John Quinn talks to Legal Business about everything from the sectors driving its relentless growth, to reputation, talent wars, and the question of succession planning
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
Paul Hastings leaders Frank Lopez and Sherrese Smith on running the firm like an asset manager and why they're front and centre of the firm's ambitious recruitment drive
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
After 15 years in London, the Boston firm has been building a presence on the continent with a series of high-profile hires from firms including Linklaters and Latham
Proskauer has recently made waves in London with a quartet of big-name laterals from A&O and Cahill Gordon - part of an ambitious play to build a full-coverage finance practice in the City. LB spoke to the team to find out more
Female law firm founders on building boutiques, creating an alternative culture and the scourge of mansplaining in the legal profession
From partner pay reform to US expansion, AI and overhauling the firm's business services function, Freshfields senior partner Georgia Dawson has been busy. She spoke to LB about her first five years in the role
New global co-CEO talks strategy, integration and management after stepping into top post this week
On the back of the hire of Ross Allardice from White & Case, Latham's private equity leaders set out why their European platform gives them the edge on their rivals
