Huma Allana van Reesch on joining the coffee giant at a time of crisis, the importance of being a business leader first, and making a name for herself working in-house
From growth and profitability to US inroads - what we've learned from the latest results from A&O Shearman, CC and Linklaters
Germany private equity heavyweight Oliver Felsenstein reflects on decades of dealmaking, from dreams of becoming Don Corleone's consigliere to his retirement plans for a champagne bar
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
Freshfields' Mark Sansom on motorsports, email gaffes and competing on the global stage
DLA Piper’s international head of sustainability and ESG on choosing the law over marrying rich and the perils of life on the road
Dejonghe, who was recently named Management Partner of the Year at the LB Awards, on mergers, money and his future plans
Kingsley Napley’s Sandra Paul on tackling racism, the age of criminal responsibility and AI
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
"Running a law firm is a lot like running a mafia crew — without the killing."
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
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
Ahead of the firm's move to a new HQ, City chief Ed Barnett discusses lateral priorities and what's next for the $1bn London operation
Firm posts rising profits and revenue as it closes in on California launch
Senior partner Charles Currier and managing partner Adrian Bell on why they're going deeper and wider for their clients
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
CEO Kate Barton on her ambitious strategy for the firm
Co-managing partner Dennis Horeman on how focus, consistency and an ability to take tough decisions has kept the firm in position in the European elite
Mary O'Carroll on bringing California's 'move fast and break things' ethos to law
Having crossed $2bn in revenue, Willkie Farr's leaders believe the next phase of growth will be defined not just by scale but by building a top-tier global platform — with London at the centre of that ambition
Gibson Dunn's new London co-heads Rob Carr and Osma Hudda tell LB about their leadership plans
London managing partner Dominic Griffiths talks strategy as the office crosses $250m
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
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
