Myths and Millennials – the facts, fiction and hard realities of leading junior lawyers Jaishree Kalia Law firms are increasingly obsessed with the challenge of engaging their Millennial associates. Legal Business separates buzzword from BS Just…
‘The next phase’: McDermott Will & Emery names successor to London head Nineham Legal Business Private client partner Andrew Vergunst (pictured) is to become the head of McDermott Will & Emery‘s London office, replacing corporate…
Remuneration overhaul: DLA Piper votes to increases bonus pool and launches mini-lockstep Legal Business DLA Piper International partners have approved an overhaul of its pay structure, introducing a points-based remuneration system and a larger…
CMS Cameron McKenna elects Millar as new managing partner Legal Business The partnership at CMS Cameron McKenna has elected energy partner Stephen Millar (pictured) to succeed longstanding chief Duncan Weston.
Seventh term for Drummond at the helm of Brodies as Scots indy continues its emphatic form Legal Business Brodies has re-elected both its chair Christine O’Neill (pictured) and managing partner Bill Drummond to another term in each role.
Ashurst board to select next managing partner as Collis prepares to step down in May Jaishree Kalia Ashurst is on the look-out for the firm’s next managing partner as current head James Collis is to stand down…
Macfarlanes sticks by management duo, reappointing Martin and Howard until 2020 Legal Business In a conspicuously early move demonstrating confidence in its leadership, the partnership at Macfarlanes has re-appointed Charles Martin (pictured) and…
Trainee retention rates: Herbert Smith, Weil and Trowers release figures Daniel Coyne Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), Weil, Gotshal & Manges, and Trowers & Hamlins are the latest firms to publish their trainee…
KWM reviews capital contributions ahead of refreshed global strategy Tom Moore Partners at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) could be asked to inject more cash into the business as the firm…
KWM to hold elections as Europe managing partner Boss stands down after less than a year Legal Business King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is to hold managing partner elections for its European practice as William Boss has resigned…
Trainee retention: Slaughter and May and Nabarro up their intakes for spring 2016 Legal Business Slaughter and May and Nabarro improved their trainee retention figures this month with the latter firm retaining 89%, while the…
‘Tremendous experience’: City M&A heavyweight Steve Cooke elected as senior partner at Slaughter and May Legal Business Slaughter and May, the UK’s most profitable law firm, has elected its longstanding head of M&A Steve Cooke as its…
Comment: After the Harvard Kool-Aid and lost years can Moore galvanise Linklaters? Tom Moore Allen & Overy‘s veteran leader David Morley remarked sometimes that in running a law firm, success or failure is less about…
In the race: A&O announces candidates for upcoming management elections Jaishree Kalia Allen & Overy (A&O) has confirmed eight candidates for its upcoming management elections which are to take place in February.
Christmas comes early for Slaughter and May associates with biggest bonuses yet Legal Business Magic Circle firm Slaughter and May has followed up steep rises in salary earlier this year with bumper bonuses as…
After Harvard Kool-Aid and lost years can Moore galvanise Linklaters? Tom Moore Allen & Overy (A&O)’s veteran leader David Morley remarked sometimes that in running a law firm, success or failure is…
‘A straight shooter’: Linklaters partners vote in Gideon Moore Legal Business Banking head takes over as Davies departs for Lloyds Linklaters global banking head Gideon Moore defeated five other candidates to…
The last champions – meet the leaders intent on sealing Freshfields’ place in the global elite Jaishree Kalia Freshfields remains the most potent of the City’s big four but modernising the 270-year-old institution has always been a delicate…
Addleshaws abandons ‘bottleneck’ reforms restricting senior exits amid all-equity partnership shake-up Kathryn McCann Addleshaw Goddard‘s leadership has floated a major shake-up of its partnership terms and governance structure in what promises to be…
Parabis founders take £4m loan to complete Plexus MBO Sarah Downey A buyout team comprising the founders of the now-defunct Parabis Group has formally acquired its defendant insurance firm Plexus Law,…
