Know your numbers David Stevenson When former Dewey & LeBoeuf partners blamed Citibank for not telling them about the dire state of the firm’s finances,…
Ashurst revamps partner capital system Legal Business News that Ashurst is adopting a capital contribution system for partners this year finally brings the City International firm in…
Dewey management in denial as exits continue Emma Sadowski Management at Dewey & LeBoeuf has reacted defensively to widespread partner exits in 2012, contending the firm’s position is ‘strong’…
Bevan Brittan – Don’t Look Back Mark McAteer Bevan Brittan’s new managing partner began work on 1 May, taking over a firm in a much stronger position than…
Shaw abruptly steps down from Dundas leadership Legal Business Dundas & Wilson’s managing partner Donald Shaw unexpectedly announced in March that he is stepping down from his post midway…
Addressing partner underperformance Pritchard James Tsolakis of The Royal Bank of Scotland published his annual report, A perspective on the legal market, in March.…
Weightmans – Feet on the ground Legal Business After four years of consecutive revenue growth and two transformative mergers in 2011, Weightmans is our National/Regional Firm of the…
Michael Napier CBE QC – Man for all seasons Mark McAteer Michael Napier CBE QC steps down as chairman of Irwin Mitchell this month after 40 years at the firm. It’s…
The right chemistry Legal Business Forget the egos, conflicts and pay packets. Here’s our winning formula for creating a dream team outside of the established…
Renaissance Man Legal Business Mark Dembovsky joined Howard Kennedy as chief executive in January 2011, charged with turning around the fortunes of a West…
Gold Standard Legal Business Mishcon de Reya was a standout performer in the 2011 LB100, jumping 11 places on the back of a 37%…
Dynamic Duo Legal Business Clyde & Co’s Michael Payton has held the top job at the firm for 27 years and since 1997 has…
BLP – Ten years gone Legal Business Berwin Leighton Paisner is a decade old this year, a period marked by impressive financials, a revolving door of partners…
A matter of time – Simmons & Simmons Legal Business After a failed merger, a drop in both revenue and a profits, and a slew of partner departures, Simmons’ new…
A Matter of Time – Simmons & Simmons Legal Business After a failed merger, a drop in both revenue and a profits, and a slew of partner departures, Simmons’ new…
Two’s company Mark McAteer After getting Beachcroft fit for the modern age, senior partner Simon Hodson and managing partner Paul Murray will run the…
Management speak Legal Business In just under two years Simon Davies has restructured Linklaters’ partnership, cut lawyers and offices and ridden the financial crisis.…
Front Rowe Mark McAteer Claire Rowe took over as Shoosmiths’ chief executive a year ago, after the worst period of the firm’s recent history.…
The life of Bryan Legal Business One year since he became Eversheds’ chief executive, Bryan Hughes is reshaping a business badly bruised by the downturn. Can…
Without a paddle Legal Business The continued exodus of high-profile partners from White & Case’s City operation suggests the Global London leader still has serious…
