The ESG report – Russia: All bite, no bark Tom Baker It was uncharacteristically decisive. Rapidly after Russia did the unthinkable and invaded Ukraine on 24 February, many international law firms…
The ESG report – Diversity and inclusion: A false start? Charles Avery ‘I haven’t seen progress like I’ve seen it in the last 18 months or so at any point in my…
‘I’ve acted for every villain you can name’: Lessons in ESG from its trailblazers – and how to dodge the greenwashing bullet Nathalie Tidman Big Law came late to the ESG party compared to regulated financial services industries, with many law firms only getting…
The ESG report – Event: Advising and acting for clients on ESG-related risks Nathalie Tidman ESG imperatives have never been more at the fore for partners, general counsel (GCs), or indeed any professional with exposure…
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‘The most tonto year ever’: the story behind a frenetic 12 months for private equity – and what’s next Georgina Stanley ‘Ten years ago, PE didn’t do take-privates that often; what’s changed over the last five years in particular is that…
Marching on Charles Avery ‘People typically underestimate the innovative powers that are out there,’ reflects Rick van Aerssen, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s global managing partner.…
Shining a light on the next generation of dealmakers Georgina Stanley It’s no secret that the M&A markets have been busier than ever of the last 18 months. Here, UK Legal…
Global London Overview: Power plays Charles Avery Had Legal Business’ Global London report come out at the end of 2021, a familiar narrative would have played out.…
Risk management and professional indemnity survey 2022: Do the right thing Mark McAteer If the risk management team could be described as a law firm’s conscience, then it follows that the past two…
Global London Case Study: Greenberg Traurig Megan Mayers London headcount: 116 lawyers, 42 partners Lawyer headcount change since 2016: +147% London managing partner: Fiona Adams, co-chair of the…
Global London Case Study: Cadwalader Megan Mayers London headcount: 64 lawyers, 21 partners Lawyer headcount change since 2016: 0% London managing partner: Gregory Petrick Office specialities: Financial…
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Deals perspectives: Samantha Thompson Nathalie Tidman I saw a seagull trying to drink a glass of red wine the other day. I was at the House…