Beyond New York and London: the must-have locations for the global elite Ben Wheway The term ‘global elite’ conjures up images of a group of cosmopolitan, international businesses, drawn from all of the world’s major financial centres. The reality, however, is much more Anglocentric, and…
‘We will get through this’ – partners across the Middle East on business amid escalating conflict Kate Peacock After US and Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend prompted a wave of counter-strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,…
Revolving Doors: City hires at Goodwin, Ropes as Willkie brings in former CC antitrust head Eliza Winter Willkie Farr & Gallagher has hired Clifford Chance’s former UK competition head as a partner in London. Greg Olsen will…
Sullivan & Cromwell continues London finance build with another hire from Weil Kate Peacock Sullivan & Cromwell has hired another partner from Weil into its growing City office, marking its fourth lateral hire from…
‘A roller coaster ride’ – the twists and turns ahead for real estate in 2026 Kate Peacock After a turbulent few years for UK real estate, with post-pandemic trends presenting fresh challenges for the commercial property market,…
Beyond the deals: how clients rate London’s top M&A teams Kate Peacock In the battle for London market share, the City M&A scene is one of the most competitive, with top UK…
‘The energy capital of the world’ – why the global and US elite are betting on Houston Alex Ryan ‘This is now a market dominated by national firms,’ says Houston-based Kirkland & Ellis corporate partner and executive committee member…
Revolving Doors: Sidley and Hogan Lovells swipe Latham partners, as Ropes and Clifford Chance build in Europe Kate Peacock Sidley Austin has rolled into 2026 with yet another hire from Latham & Watkins, bringing over the firm’s former global…
Trading places: Paul Hastings hires Cravath investigations chair as Paul Weiss private credit co-head departs Eliza Winter Paul Hastings has hired disputes heavyweight John Buretta (pictured) as co-chair of its litigation department, marking the firm’s fourth partner…
US firms top UK and global rankings in record year for M&A megadeals Kate Peacock US firms dominated the M&A rankings in 2025, according to the latest data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG),…
Revolving Doors: Quinn poaches Milbank partner as S&C adds to City structured finance team Will Lewallen Litigation giant Quinn Emanuel has hired financial disputes and investigations specialist William Charles from Milbank, where he spent 11 years,…
Hot markets and mega-deals: M&A partners on 2025 trends and hopes for the new year Kate Peacock Despite a tumultuous first half of the year, as Trump’s tariffs shook global markets, a wave of mega-deals in H2…
Trading places: Paul Weiss signs up five NY partners as Latham, Kirkland, A&O also make moves Alex Ryan Paul Weiss has added five partners to its New York finance group with a series of hires from Sidley, Kirkland…
Revolving Doors: A&O Shearman builds in Riyadh as Kirkland, Paul Hastings, and more make flurry of City hires Eliza Winter Kirkland & Ellis has strengthened its London antitrust and competition practice this week with a double partner hire from Weil.…
Thirty firms win roles in revamped £820m government legal panel – with three new appointments Theresa Hargreaves The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced its final legal panel, worth up to £820m, with a total of 30…
‘A slippery slope in one direction’ – white collar partners raise concerns over plans to cut jury trials Kate Peacock White collar partners have warned of the ‘slippery slope’ facing the UK criminal justice system, following the news that jury…
‘There’s definitely competition around rates’ – Clifford Chance and Linklaters match Cravath bonuses for US associates Kate Peacock Clifford Chance and Linklaters will match Cravath scale year-end and special bonuses for associates across their US offices, but not…
Revolving Doors: Latham hires real estate partner as HSF Kramer loses partners in London and Middle East Eliza Winter Leading the high profile hires this week, Latham & Watkins has continued its financial sector push with a notable partner…
Clifford Chance bets on Europe’s class actions boom with White & Case team raid Bertie Ford Clifford Chance has hired a 14-lawyer team (pictured) from White & Case led by prominent partner Alexandra Diehl, in one…
White & Case London partner promotions triple as firm makes up 45 worldwide Will Lewallen White & Case has promoted nine lawyers to its London partnership – a threefold increase on last year when it…
