An ‘amicable’ discussion sees Weil Gotshal exit Hungary as 20-strong team joins Bird & Bird Marco Cillario Bird & Bird has bolstered its Budapest operations by adding a 20-strong Weil, Gotshal & Manges team, bringing the US…
For what they’re worth – Links, 2Birds and Pinsents among law firms disclosing chunky gender pay gaps Marco Cillario The UK’s top law firms have begun disclosing figures on gender pay gaps, with an initial round of numbers showing…
LLP round-up: Bird & Bird debt soars as rising partner count freezes top pay at Clyde & Co Tom Baker While top 20 LB100 firms Bird & Bird and Clyde & Co both boosted their operating profit in the 2016/17…
Weil Gotshal to shut Hungarian operations as team jumps to expansive Bird & Bird Marco Cillario Weil, Gotshal & Manges will close its Budapest office after its 20-strong Hungarian team agreed to join Bird & Bird…
Bird & Bird eyes outbound China work as it seals co-operation deal with local leader AllBright Marco Cillario After 26 consecutive years of revenue increases Bird & Bird, which has grown its top line by 162% over the…
International doubles – Bird & Bird and Herbert Smith Freehills open new hubs in Amsterdam and Sydney Marco Cillario Bird & Bird continues to invest in its international operations, launching its second Dutch office in Amsterdam 16 years after…
Breaking China – Bird & Bird signs co-operation agreement with local leader AllBright Kathryn McCann It has achieved long-term revenue growth through sustained international expansion – particularly in Asia in recent years – but Bird…
International moves: Kennedys in double office launch as Bird & Bird plans San Francisco base Tom Baker Top-50 insurance specialist Kennedys has made an ambitious bid to further increase its global footprint, today (2 October) announcing the…
Revolving doors: International firms return to hiring season with multiple City and global recruits Marco Cillario International law firms have returned from the summer break in acquisition mode, with Berwin Leighton Paisner, Bird & Bird, Taylor…
Financials 2016/17: Bird & Bird PEP rebounds to top half million pound mark Marco Cillario Bird & Bird‘s profit per equity partner (PEP) has risen for a second consecutive year, leaping 11% to £503,000, in…
Revolving doors: CC partner seconded to Takeover Panel, 2Birds, PwC and Farrer hire in London, while K&E adds to Germany Marco Cillario Law firms are strengthening their European practices, with Bird & Bird, PwC and Farrer & Co all hiring in London,…
‘Our focus has proven successful’: technology drives revenue growth as Bird & Bird latest to unveil financials Legal Business Bird & Bird has recorded its 26th year of turnover growth, with global revenues for 2016/17 up 5% in euros…
CC, Hogan Lovells and Bird & Bird all strengthen European antitrust practices Legal Business Clifford Chance (CC), Hogan Lovells and Bird & Bird have all bolstered their European antitrust practices with key appointments.
Partner promotions: Bird & Bird and Simmons both announce increased rounds Legal Business Simmons & Simmons and Bird & Bird have both announced their partnership promotion rounds for 2017, with both firms seeing…
Revolving doors: Clydes and Bird & Bird boost offerings as Barclays makes key appointment Legal Business Clyde & Co has strengthened its London office with a new recruit, as Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), Bird & Bird,…
Bird & Bird profits rise 2% after €17m spend on new City headquarters, accounts reveal Legal Business Bird & Bird‘s turnover increased 5% to €344.5m for the 2015/16 financial year, according to the firm’s recently filed accounts.…
Victory for Dentons as judge throws out £30m PAG claim against RBS Legal Business Dentons client The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has won a battle over interest rate swaps mis-selling against Bird &…
Buy-back: Bird & Bird shelves trademark and IP consultancy spin-off Legal Business After a management shake-up at its IT consultancy arm, Bird & Bird has shelved its intellectual property and trademarks spin-off,…
Bird & Bird election revealed: Less than half of firm’s partnership voted for Kerr Matthew Field Bird & Bird chief executive David Kerr received support from less than half the firm’s partnership as almost 30% of…
Bird & Bird strengthens disputes bench with Nokia litigation head Legal Business Bird & Bird has landed former Nokia litigation head Richard Vary as a partner in its intellectual property (IP) and…
