Legal tech focus: Joined-up thinking Thomas Alan With cash flowing freely into legal tech and start-ups scaling, the market is looking increasingly mature. But while bold claims…
‘Our first big move’: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner gets Paris play over the line Thomas Alan Real estate leader taps Franklin for eight partners with more to come in France ‘It’s great to get to the…
The vision thing – Sizing up the big issues set to shape law through the 2020s Thomas Alan The last decade emerged with the shockwaves of the banking crisis still making themselves felt on the profession. Having just…
Quinn breaks £100m City revenue barrier as King & Spalding hikes London revenue 15% Thomas Alan Disputes heavyweight Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has continued its impressive growth in the City, with revenue at the firm’s…
‘Deeply upset’: Law Society’s historic HQ suffers damage after outbreak of major fire Thomas Alan Firefighters were called out to The Law Society’s headquarters over the weekend after a major fire broke out, damaging the…
MoFo ups City revenue an impressive 25% as US reporting season begins Thomas Alan Morrison & Foerster (MoFo)’s City revenue has lifted 25% for a third consecutive year, outpacing a strong global showing and kicking…
DWF continues global expansion with £14.2m managed services play Thomas Alan DWF has continued its expansionist strategy following last year’s initial public offering (IPO), dipping into its war chest to acquire managed…
Lawyers rank top for satisfaction, value for money, but access to justice gaps persist Thomas Alan Solicitors in England and Wales received a glowing review in a new survey of legal needs but evidence of gaps…
HSF brings German offices into UK LLP to mitigate Brexit concerns Thomas Alan Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has finalised a move to absorb its German partnership into its UK LLP, as firms enter the…
Late to the party: Reed Smith hires partners from five firms for Brussels launch Thomas Alan Reed Smith has opened its fifth European office in Brussels, following the hire of five partners to the firm’s corporate…
Axiom break-off rebrands after failing to find a buyer as LOD launches second German hub Thomas Alan Axiom Managed Solutions (AMS) has abandoned efforts to sell to new investors following its split from Axiom, instead rebranding as…
Ince stock plummets as firm seeks £16m from shareholders Thomas Alan Shares in listed law firm Ince Group fell drastically today (15 January) after the company called for an additional £16m in…
Slaughters ups the ante on associate pay with PQE salary boost Thomas Alan City blueblood Slaughter and May has increased its salary for associates with 2.5 years post-qualified experience (PQE) or more, after…
Continental growth ‘high on the agenda’: BCLP bolsters Paris outpost with seven-partner splash Thomas Alan Starting the New Year with a bang, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has recruited a 21-strong team of lawyers in Paris,…
MJ Hudson raises £31m as the latest law firm float as Gateley continues acquisition drive Thomas Alan Despite the relative drought of listings in recent months, former SJ Berwin private equity head Matthew Hudson has raised £31m…
Charismatic and strategic: HSF names Asia managing partner and disputes leader D’Agostino as CEO Thomas Alan Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has appointed senior litigation hand and managing partner for Asia Justin D’Agostino (pictured) as its new chief…
Life During Law: Segun Osuntokun Thomas Alan I was born in Nigeria as one of five children. My parents were medical doctors. My father was one of…
Regime change – The scorched-earth approach to legal education reform Thomas Alan Its supporters are accused of advocating reforms not fit for purpose, posing a threat to the standing of the profession;…
‘Getting access to the talent’ – The profession struggles to react as sweeping training reform looms Thomas Alan Thomas Alan reports on a lively LB debate on training the solicitors of tomorrow With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination…
Goodwin and Eversheds make bold corporate plays amid hopes of increasing City transactional firepower Thomas Alan Goodwin Procter and Eversheds Sutherland both made significant corporate hires in November, with the pair recruiting Kirkland & Ellis partner…
