Shearman’s McKimm steps aside ahead of A&O tie-up as US firms continue to snap up top London talent Alex Ryan With just a month to go until the A&O Shearman tie-up goes live, Shearman has announced that Europe managing partner…
Promotions dip at Slaughters as firm makes up five new partners Holly McKechnie Slaughter and May has made up five new partners in its latest round of promotions, a 50% drop from last…
‘I was scared that my ability to do my job would be questioned if I revealed any weakness’ Elisha Juttla Sidley Austin private equity partner Lyndsey Laverack on changing attitudes towards mental health in the legal profession and how women…
White & Case nears $3bn mark as expense control drives double-digit PEP hike Holly McKechnie White & Case has taken another step towards the $3bn turnover mark, posting a 4.3% increase in global revenues to…
Revolving Doors: Kirkland hires ESG partner while magic circle experiences both losses and gains Elisha Juttla Leading the high-profile moves this week, Rebecca Perlman has joined Kirkland & Ellis’ ESG and impact practice group in London…
‘As the only woman in the room, I would be asked to pour the tea’ – how legal life has changed for women Elisha Juttla From growing up in a Barnsley mining community to making the tea as a junior lawyer, Greenberg Traurig’s Kathryn Garbett…
‘Feels good to be bold’ – Freshfields executes on New York private capital ambitions with hire of Latham PE pair Nathalie Tidman In what will be viewed by rivals as a further shot across the bows, Freshfields has continued to make determined…
‘Activity was phenomenal after a slow start’: Greenberg sustains global growth for tenth consecutive year Elisha Juttla Greenberg Traurig has announced a 6% increase in revenue, reaching $2.3bn, while PEP rose 4%, climbing from $2.32m to $2.4m.…
Revolving doors: moves in energy and infrastructure as DLA adds partners in the City Anna Huntley DLA Piper leads this week’s round of strategic hires with a quartet of notable additions to its London office. Steven…
London partners overlooked as A&O Shearman reveals post-merger leadership Alex Ryan Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling today announced (1 March) the names of the key leadership term that will…
McDermott hires London M&A partner from Cooley as global revenue nears $2bn mark Elisha Juttla McDermott has announced today (28 February) that Michal Berkner has joined the firm as a partner, bolstering its transactions practice…
Revolving Doors: A&O bolsters City structured finance team with Milbank hires Holly McKechnie Leading this week’s high-profile moves, Allen & Overy has appointed John Goldfinch as a partner in its global structured finance…
Changing of the guard: DLA Piper elects next managing partner Holly McKechnie DLA Piper has today (23 February) announced the election of Charles Severs as its next managing partner. His tenure will…
‘Clients want to come to the best’: Quinn Emanuel breaks $2bn barrier with 26% revenue jump Alex Ryan Quinn Emanuel today announced its firmwide financial results for calendar year 2023, with the litigation powerhouse joining an elite band…
Dealwatch: US firms lead on household names The Body Shop and Yodel as restructuring returns Elisha Juttla The long-dormant restructuring market has had a shot in the arm recently, with the City teams of US stalwarts winning…
Breaking barriers: Garrigues tops €450m revenue in milestone for Euro Elite firms Anna Huntley Spanish leader Garrigues has continued its pacesetting reputation among the Euro Elite firms by becoming the first in the group…
Legal Business Global London survey – submissions close soon Mark McAteer The Global London survey window will be closing on Friday 1 March. We invite all participating firms to complete the…
Revolving Doors: Fried Frank expands London team with Goodwin trio as Orrick faces global losses Elisha Juttla Leading the high-profile moves this week, Fried Frank has strengthened its London private equity practice with a triple hire from…
‘Firing on all cylinders’: Akin sees double-digit growth in revenue and PEP Holly McKechnie In keeping with Hogan Lovells’ recently released financial results, Akin has reported strong financials for 2023, contradicting fears of diminished…
Simpson Thacher unveils new London head as office posts double-digit revenue growth Holly McKechnie Simpson Thacher has announced that Wheatly MacNamara will take over from Jason Glover as London managing partner in October. Glover,…
