Partner promotions: Kirkland unveils largest ever class as US firms reveal 2022 cohorts Charles Avery The first wave of US firms has announced their latest round of partner promotions, as Kirkland & Ellis, White &…
Strategic recruitment: Kirkland takes four from the Magic Circle as global players make moves in Madrid Charles Avery The beginning of autumn has seen the lateral hiring merry-go-round intensify after the more muted summer months, as UK and…
LB100: Overview – Turning tides Charles Avery ‘There is a real mismatch in how gloomy the economy feels and how busy the legal professional feels,’ observes Deborah…
30 years of LB100 – 1992-2002: Teen spirit Charles Avery ‘Thirty years ago, the legal press didn’t exist,’ says Pinsent Masons managing partner John Cleland. ‘Deals were sometimes reported and…
Life During Law: Robbie McLaren Charles Avery University in my family was always something vocational. I hated science, so that was doctor and vet out the way.…
Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans table merger Charles Avery Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) and BDB Pitmans are continuing to pursue a strategy of development through consolidation, having confirmed they…
Revolving Doors: Proskauer brings in Kirkland tax partner as Dentons secures India tie-up Charles Avery There is a globetrotting feel to this week’s lateral hires roundup, as global moves in India, US and Canada offset…
Revolving doors: Kirkland adds A&O infrastructure head as LB100 players make major moves Charles Avery It’s been another hectic period on the lateral hiring front, as global juggernauts and national firms made significant moves in…
‘Business as usual’: Keystone’s revenue up but profits fall as Covid cost-savings end Charles Avery Keystone Law has announced its financial results for the first half of 22/23, which show a solid 9% increase on…
Revolving Doors: Akin Gump recruits project finance pair amid busy week for City players Charles Avery After the summer lull, the City lateral hiring scene has come roaring back with a flood of arrivals across a…
‘Dynamic and different’: King & Spalding zeroes in on Europe with three more partner hires Charles Avery King & Spalding has significantly bolstered its European presence, bringing in a further three partners to its transactional group in…
Revolving Doors: King & Spalding expands City private credit group as Kirkland recruits two from Latham in Chicago Charles Avery There is an international flavour to this week’s round-up, as a muted City market was offset by a flurry of…
Israel focus: Sea change Charles Avery ‘Trying to analyse retroactively the last 12 months is probably the most challenging assignment.’ So reflects Mike Rimon, corporate and…
Show us the money: 2021/22 financial results show strength in numbers Charles Avery The annual torrent of financial results has swept the market once more, with all eyes as usual on how the…
Keystone Law: Our Little Book Charles Avery ‘400 lawyers, 25 services, 19 sectors, one ethos.’ So says the mysteriously titled ‘Our Little Book’, which adorns the table…
Revolving Doors: Slaughters stalwart exits for Skadden as global players bring in disputes hands Charles Avery The recruitment market was back in full swing after the annual summer hiatus, as elite firms made significant hires in…
Revolving Doors: Freshfields brings in Kirkland restructuring partner as White & Case expands corporate practice Charles Avery Restructuring, real estate, corporate and employment were the focus of the lateral hiring game this week, as firms returned to…
‘Bold and decisive’: Linklaters sees 6.5% revenue rise as £1.87m PEP lags Magic Circle Charles Avery As financial results season continues apace, Linklaters today (9 August) joined Magic Circle peers in showing its hand, posting a…
Dealwatch: US firms line up major private equity buyouts as Magic Circle firms operate on Mediclinic acquisition Charles Avery US powerhouses and City stalwarts alike have been up against it in the last week, departing from the traditional August…
‘A growing, globally active business’: Addleshaw’s European push spurs 18% revenue growth Charles Avery Addleshaw Goddard has credited its increased European footprint for the promising financial results released today (3 August), which saw revenue…
