The Global 100: Methodology and notes Legal Business The firms that appear in the 2020 Global 100 are the largest 100 law firms in the world ranked by…
Global 100 European M&A focus: Riding a black swan Nathalie Tidman ‘What has happened to us?’ An M&A veteran shakes his head incredulously, having uttered the now ubiquitous phrase: ‘stay safe’…
The Global 100 – Core Stats Legal Business Top 10 firms by revenue change Top ten firms by PEP change Global 100 averages Revenue and PEP growth across…
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Failings in Beckwith prosecution undermine #MeToo fight and muzzle regulator Nathalie Tidman The High Court ruling in November that overturned the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)’s finding against ex-Freshfields partner Ryan Beckwith has…
Not a roaring start to the 2020s but bravery is key Mark McAteer The ink was barely dry on our cover feature at the start of this year – an upbeat look at…
The Last Word: Immovable objects Legal Business ‘There is no question that tech is the reason we’ve been so successful. Without it, the results could have been…
Life During Law: Samantha Mobley Nathalie Tidman My family story is not one of generations of lawyers. My great grandfather was a coal miner in Wales. I…
The Legal 500 View: The gender agenda: the rankings and firms making progress on diversity Georgina Stanley Legal 500 editors Georgina Stanley and Ben Wheway take an in-depth look at gender diversity in the latest Legal 500…
Revolving doors: European and London laterals head up hiring push before Christmas Mark McAteer In a final lateral recruitment drive before Christmas, a number of international firms have unveiled notable partner hires. Bryan Cave…
Dealwatch: $39bn AstraZeneca deal caps off pharma boom year as advisers secure roles on G4S bidding war Nathalie Tidman News over the weekend of AstraZeneca’s $39bn deal to acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals has capped off the 2020 pharma boom in…
Revolving doors: rush of international hires between Global 100 players dominates laterals market Mark McAteer In a week of significant lateral movement between large Global 100 firms, White & Case has expanded its global M&A…
£14bn Mastercard group action claim to proceed following historic Supreme Court ruling Thomas Alan The Supreme Court has today (11 December) dismissed Mastercard’s efforts to thwart former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks’ £14bn group action…
‘Things are looking pretty good’: DWF continues recovery with strong half-year results after tumultuous 2019/20 Thomas Alan DWF has continued its recovery in 2020/21, according to the firm’s half-year results, following a torrid year that saw debts…
Dealwatch: Advisers wrapped up in flurry of deals in final push before Christmas Nathalie Tidman In the conspicuous absence of the traditional round of festive parties, advisers have instead busied themselves with getting a host…
Guest comment: A call to arms for the Bionic Lawyer Guest Blog ‘I am you. I am your colleagues. I am what your customers have always dreamed of. I am The Bionic…
Revolving doors: week of international hires in Asia and Europe as A&O tempts litigator back home from Shearman Mark McAteer In another busy week of lateral recruitment, Allen & Overy has considerably bolstered its disputes offering in London, luring back…
