Energy perspectives: David Bone Anna Baubock What made you decide to become a lawyer and, once you’d made that decision, why energy? I decided to become…
The Legal 500 view: Corridors of power Ben Wheway The Legal 500 energy rankings cover four core areas of the market – mining and minerals; oil and gas; power…
On the horns of a trilemma Alex Ryan For close to two years now, energy sector commentators have spoken of a ‘trilemma’: a struggle to balance the three…
Energy perspectives: Maria Connolly Anna Baubock What made you decide to become a lawyer and, once you’d made that decision, why energy? I chose to do…
Energy Yearbook 2024 – Editor’s Letter Ben Wheway Welcome to the first-ever Energy Yearbook from Legal 500 and Legal Business. This supplement brings together analysis of the key…
Energy Yearbook 2024 – online PDF Legal Business Please see below for a link to an online pdf of the Energy Yearbook 2024. Energy Yearbook 2024 complete pdf…
Stepping on the gas – the factors behind the rise of green hydrogen Harry Hyde At COP28 last year, all parties acknowledged that renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will be an essential factor in meeting global…
A clean break – how law firms are helping to power the energy transition Maya Sainani Since 2021, the Legal 500 Green Guide has been highlighting the law firms making significant contributions to the green transition…
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…
Paul Weiss and Kirkland break revenue records amid London lateral shakeout Elisha Juttla Paul Weiss has broken through the $2bn global revenue mark, posting a 10.8% hike on last year, as the firm’s…
‘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…
Female empowerment – which firms are best at championing women? The Legal 500 In recent years the Legal 500 has made a concerted push to boost female representation across our rankings, dedicating much…
‘There is more understanding now’ – how firms are supporting staff with fertility challenges Holly McKechnie For International Women’s Day, Vinson & Elkins Europe head of international disputes Louise Woods discusses how her firm has created…
‘There needs to be education’ – raising awareness of infertility and baby loss in the legal sector Holly McKechnie For International Women’s Day, Stephenson Harwood Europe private client partner Suzanne Johnston talks about creating inclusive fertility policies and educating…
‘Doubling down’: CC’s London PE head sets out strategy as buyout partners predict uptick Elisha Juttla Spencer Baylin, Clifford Chance’s recently-appointed London private equity head, discussed his ambitions for the practice with LB as we garnered…
Private Client perspectives: Ashley Crossley Isabel Caine What made you decide to become a lawyer and why private client? My parents divorced at an early age, and…
