Law Firm Hiring | Commentary

Which Law Firms Are On Course to be in the Global Elite?

By Paul Hodkinson

A breakaway group of law firms will need scale, profitability and geographical reach—but not many have all three. Read More

Law Firm Management | Commentary

Is the 'Magic Circle' Dead, Or Just Different?

By Krishnan Nair

The make-up of the largest, most dominant law firms in the U.K. is changing, and the potential new entrants might be... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Dechert to Close Chicago, Hong Kong and Beijing Offices

By Jack Womack

The firm said in a statement that the three offices will close down "around the end of 2024". Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Eversheds Mulls Beijing Closure

By Jessica Seah

Eversheds signed an exclusive alliance with King & Wood Mallesons last year but had not been expected to make changes... Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Skadden, Wachtell and Goodwin Top First-Half M&A Tables, as Megadeals Rachet Up

By Mimi Lamarre

M&A deals valued at over $10 billion were up 70% from last year to $363.4 billion, while private equity-backed M&;A... Read More

Employment Law | Features

Prime Minister Starmer: How Labour Policies Could Disrupt Law Firm LLPs

By Louis Altmann

Partners may gain or lose rights depending on which side of the line they fall, under Labour's potential new employment... Read More

Banking and Finance | News

Germany Inches Closer to Allowing Investor-Owned Law Firms

By Ulrike Barth

ECJ Advocate-General recommends Germany allow non-lawyers to Invest in law firms in the landmark Halmer case, potentially... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Am Law Firm to Sever Ties With London Office

By Jack Womack

At the time of its London launch in 2021 the firm said: "London is the financial industry capital of Europe, if not... Read More