DACB to launch in New York and LA with hire of 30-strong team from pair of US firms Anna Huntley DAC Beachcroft is set to make a major step into the US market, recruiting a 30-strong group of lawyers from…
Staying active Legal Business Ronan McLoughlin and Lisa Broderick report on DACB Dublin’s recent growth, with a busy last year and new hires, as…
‘A real sense of momentum’: DAC Beachcroft marks tenth year of consecutive revenue growth Anna Huntley DAC Beachcroft has announced today (14 August) its tenth consecutive year of revenue growth, with a total turnover of £326.5m,…
Sponsored briefing: Challenges and strategies in a competitive market Guest Blog Lisa Broderick of DAC Beachcroft examines the key problems and priorities for Irish clients, as well as the firm’s recent…
Dentons posts promising 14% revenue rise in UK and Middle East as investment hits DAC Beachcroft profits Tom Baker Dentons has become the latest firm to post encouraging financials for 2021/22, announcing a robust 14% increase to its top…
Legal Business Awards 2020 – Law Firm of the Year Mark McAteer At last – the one you’ve been waiting for – we are delighted to reveal the Law Firm of the…
‘Future-proofing’: DAC lifts profit and revenue for sixth consecutive year as Pollitt secures second leadership term Thomas Alan DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has notched its sixth consecutive year of turnover and profit growth, the firm’s latest financial results show,…
Climate change trumps arguments as Leigh Day halts Heathrow’s third runway Thomas Alan Controversial plans for building a third runway at Heathrow Airport run the risk of being abandoned after campaigners led by…
‘We’re taking proximate steps’: DAC doubles up in Madrid with 20-lawyer hire Hamish McNicol DAC Beachcroft is looking for further opportunities in Europe and South America after doubling the size of its Madrid office…
Revolving doors: NRF loses insurance team to DAC Beachcroft as Taylor Wessing taps Fieldfisher for life sciences co-head Muna Abdi In an otherwise sedate week for City legal recruitment, DAC Beachcroft has proved the exception to the rule for August hiring,…
We’re in control: DACB clears debt as revenue lifts 6% in ‘more difficult’ market Hamish McNicol DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has cleared nearly £40m of debt in about four years, providing the icing on a financial cake…
The DAC Interview – Close to the rocks Hamish McNicol Legal Business (LB): You have both been in charge for nearly four years. What are some of the highlights? David…
Legal 500 Data: Behind the story Legal Business The Legal 500 2019 UK rankings DAC Beachcroft’s leaders are interviewed here. We look at the firms’ UK tier 1-3…
Ashurst makes up eight in the City amid reduced global round as DAC Beachcroft mints 19, RPC six and TLT four Thomas Alan Ashurst has promoted 21 partners globally, including eight in London, after a slightly reduced promotion round which saw Australia and the…
Clyde & Co, CMS and DAC Beachcroft pick up partners from an ailing Sedgwick Tom Baker As US firm Sedgwick heads towards closure in the New Year, UK-based outfits Clyde & Co, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro…
Profitability drive sees DAC Beachcroft hike bonuses to incentivise top performers Marco Cillario DAC Beachcroft will reward top-performing partners with more generous bonuses after the top-25 Legal Business 100 firm voted through changes…
Firms including Bond Dickinson, TLT and DAC Beachcroft appointed to local authority framework Kathryn McCann A host of UK firms including Bond Dickinson, TLT and DAC Beachcroft have been appointed to West Yorkshire authorities’ legal framework (WYLAW) for three years.…
‘Particularly pleasing’: DAC posts 20% rise in PEP despite subdued revenue Kathryn McCann DAC Beachcroft‘s profit per equity partner has increased 20% from £358,000 to £432,000, despite subdued revenue growth which the firm…
Revolving doors: DAC Beachcroft hires from DWF as Ropes partner quartet leave for Gibson Dunn Legal Business In another active week for lateral hires, firms have expanded their ranks in the UK and internationally. DAC Beachcroft has…
DAC Beachcroft signs up to new Legalign alliance to provide global client reach Kathryn McCann DAC Beachcroft has signed up to a collaborative new insurance alliance, Legalign, along with three others: German firm BLD Bach…
