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The Global Lawyer takes a hard look at law firm debt. Meanwhile, happy days may be here again for Big Law, as data shows it has seen an increase in revenue and PEP over the past year. Also, the recent opening of Brazil's gambling market is leading to tons of new legal work.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

Law Firm Management | Commentary

Law Firms' Debt Secret

By Paul Hodkinson

Using debt to fund expansion and investments make sense, but it also points to a possible lack of financial planning,... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Law Firms Witnessed a 'Return to Profit Growth' in 2023

By Justin Henry

After profits per equity partner dipped by 5.7% in 2022, they climbed by 6.6% in the last year, according to data from... Read More

 

Diversity | News

Diversity Twice as Important to Associates than Partners, Survey Finds

By Charlotte Johnstone

'There is a growing cultural divide with boomer partners failing to... meaningfully advance DEI issues beyond empty... Read More

 

Entertainment and Sports Law | Analysis

Opening of Brazil's Gambling Market Brings Lawyers Tons of Work

By Amy Guthrie

Work has "exploded" for lawyers who advise gambling companies and their suppliers since a sports betting law was enacted... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Former PwC Australia Partner Sues Firm Over Pension Payments

By Christopher Niesche

PwC said the partner forfeited his posttermination payments when he went to DLA Piper, which PwC deemed a "major competitor." Read More

 

Intellectual Property | News

Baker Botts Adds Orrick Patent Litigators Who Specialize in Taiwan and China

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

The patent litigators are based in Texas and California. Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Clyde & Co Moves Middle East Regional HQ to Saudi Arabia

By Peter Shaw-Smith

International law firms have long regarded Dubai as their de facto Middle East headquarters, but two of the region's... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Gibson Dunn Hires From Weil Gotshal in Germany

By Cian Muenster

Benjamin Rapp is the sixth partner to be promoted or hired by the firm in Germany in the past two years. Read More

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