As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic fuel hopes of an IPO revival, capital markets partners at firms including Gibson Dunn, Latham, Freshfields and Cooley size up the prospects for the market
Lawyer numbers at the 50 largest international-headquartered firms in London climb to record 9,400 as firms ramp up investment in the City and largest players consolidate dominance
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
Quinn Emanuel founder John Quinn on starting his own firm, picking your adversaries, investment in law and how he almost joined the navy
"Running a law firm is a lot like running a mafia crew — without the killing."
Ahead of International Women's Day Nicole Kar, global co-chair of antitrust at Paul Weiss, discusses thriving in the deep end and why there is still more room at the top for women in law
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
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
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
As the pace of change in the legal sector accelerates, Kennedys managing partner Meg Catalano considers how law firms are adapting to new technological and economic realities. She argues that greater lawyer specialisation, financial rigour, global reach and the effective use of AI will be essential for firms seeking to stay on top in a market defined by flux
Bakers London managing partner Ed Poulton on the firm's corporate hiring spree in London and why the firm isn't skipping leg day when it comes to laterals
Newly merged firm sets out ambitions with rapid revenue growth, AI and upper mid-market corporate work on the agenda
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
Andrew Masraf on searching for the levers of growth and the value of competition
Katten has doubled London revenues over the past five years - office managing partner Christopher Hitchins talked to Alex Ryan about turning the City base around
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
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
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
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
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
New global co-CEO talks strategy, integration and management after stepping into top post this week
