From Northridge to Pallas Partners, elite boutiques are attracting top talent, winning premium mandates and scaling fast. With better funding options, new technology and lower barriers to entry, meet the founders and advisers who believe the model’s best days are still to come
Senior in-house lawyers discuss the unique stresses of their roles and share the coping strategies that have worked for them
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
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
The Goodwin PE partner on being inspired by <em>The Godfather</em> and loving disco
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
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
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
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
General counsel weigh in on Brad Karp's resignation as Paul Weiss chair and how they expect law firms to react when crisis hits
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner Andrew Johnston talks about international expansion, sticking to the strategy and the firm's new London office
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
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
Andrew Masraf on searching for the levers of growth and the value of competition
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
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
