Latham, Freshfields and A&O Shearman top the nominations for Legal Business Awards 2024 Tom Cox Latham & Watkins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and A&O Shearman are among the most-nominated firms at the 27th annual Legal Business Awards,…
‘At the top of UK associate compensation’ – McDermott hikes London NQ pay to $225k Elisha Juttla McDermott Will & Emery has become the latest firm to increase pay for London associates, raising salaries for newly qualified…
Dealwatch: Slaughters, Latham lead as Hammerson sells £1.5bn stake in Bicester Village owner Tom Cox Shopping centre owners have weathered a difficult few years, with the rise of e-commerce, Covid and the cost of living…
‘Ambition remains high’: Taylor Wessing heads towards €1bn target with strong financials Elisha Juttla Taylor Wessing has become the latest firm to announce solid results for 2023-24, revealing a 9.5% increase in global revenue…
Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird eye growth opportunities as both post 10% hike Elisha Juttla Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird have both posted revenue growth of 10%, as major UK firms continue to…
‘Great progress everywhere but fastest in the US’: CC posts 28% Stateside hike as PEP rebounds Elisha Juttla Clifford Chance (CC) has become the third magic circle to reveal its financial results for 2023-24, posting global revenue growth…
PEP surges at Macfarlanes with 24% rebound to record high Alex Ryan Macfarlanes posts 24% increase in PEP to £2.6m for 2023-24 as turnover climbs nearly 14%
Cooley London head Stock exits to Akin in three-partner move Alex Ryan Cooley’s London managing partner Justin Stock has left the firm to join Akin as international technology practice head, along with…
‘When someone is so disaffected it’s best to get them out sooner rather than later’: Kirkland to hold back pay for departing partners; cut notice period Elisha Juttla Kirkland & Ellis is overhauling its equity partner exit terms – ushering in new policies to withhold compensation for departing…
Linklaters claims top spot in Stonewall Top Employers list Tom Cox Linklaters has leapt to first place in Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2024 list, while last year’s number one Clifford Chance…
‘Strong momentum’: Revenue and profit rise as Herbert Smith Freehills marks 11th consecutive year of growth Anna Huntley Building on last year’s record performance, Herbert Smith Freehills has achieved its 11th consecutive year of annual revenue growth in…
O’Melveny and Hogan Lovells lead PE hiring wave as Kirkland boosts tech team with Clifford Chance hire Anna Huntley Ashurst global PE co-head exits to O’Melveny; Hogan Lovells hires from K&L Gates and Weil and Kirkland picks up a…
Ashurst sets sights on US growth as revenue nears billion-pound mark Alex Ryan Ashurst is targeting expansion in the US as the firm announces financial results that show profit per equity partner reaching…
Brodies and Shoosmiths among firms reaching new revenue highs as results season continues Alex Ryan A clutch of major law firms have continued the trend for strong 2023-24 results, with Brodies, Shoosmiths, Clyde & Co…
‘Clients are not only seeking legal expertise but also looking for firms that practice what they preach’ – ESG Q&A: Herbert Smith Freehills Guest Blog Could you share some examples of innovative ways Herbert Smith Freehills is working with clients in the ESG space? Silke…
‘We’re not Real Madrid signing the best player in the world every year, that’s not what we do’ – Skadden London head Youle on scaling up London Elisha Juttla Skadden London head Richard Youle on a year in management and scaling up London Skadden-style.
Working in a warzone Tanya Drobnis More than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia first invaded in February 2022 according to the UN.…
Legacy Allen & Overy sees profits soar in final year pre-Shearman merger as revenue edges up Alex Ryan Legacy Allen & Overy saw revenue nudge up 3.4% in the last financial year before its transatlantic merger, against a…
‘We’ve had our best year ever in the UK and US’ – Linklaters breaks £2bn revenue barrier with double-digit growth Elisha Juttla Linklaters has become the first magic circle firm to announce its 2023-24 financial results, breaking through the £2bn mark for…
ESG: Evolution or revolution? Guest Blog Jonathan Bower, partner, planning and infrastructure team leader and partner lead for net zero by 2030 strategy at Womble Bond…
