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The American Lawyer

Private Equity Deals on the Rise in Italy's 'Undervalued' Market, Lawyers Report

"Italy, generally speaking, for PE has attracted a lot of attention," said White & Case corporate partner Michael Immordino.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law and Big Sports: More Money, Law Firms and Work

"The issues have become far more complex, the stakes far more significant, and the players far more global and institutional," noted Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

It's Hot Out There. What Is Big Law Doing About It?

Law firms have to contend with a lot of change these days. Some think they should focus more on climate change, writes The Global Lawyer.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firm Headcount Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

As some firms grew at slower rates in light of repressed demand on the transactional side, others added to their benches to meet clients' litigation needs.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

There's No Growth Like Associate Growth

Year-over-year associate population growth at the largest law firms in the U.S. hit 2.7%—very similar to the growth rates in the two years immediately preceding the pandemic.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dentons' Project Golden Spike Had Bold Ambitions. Did it Meet Them?

"They thought there was an opportunity to build out a Big Four model that could practice law in the U.S. and the pitch was going to good firms in smaller markets and asking them to join," said Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Bill Henderson. "There was a shared service model that was quite coherent. That's the model. Time will tell if it works in practice."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

With 'Fractional' C-Suite Advisers, Midsize Firms Balance Expertise With Expense

While the fractional C-suite model may sound similar to the consulting model, these professionals focus on smaller firms and boast a more hands-on approach to their work
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Law Firms in DC Region Are Checking Out These Markets for Expansion

The growth mindset continues the trend of D.C. area firms launching new offices lately. Just in the last 18 months, Covington, Arnold & Porter, Steptoe, Venable and Miles & Stockbridge have all landed in new cities.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Clifford Chance: Where Next for the UK's Original Private Equity Golden Child?

The firm's famed private equity offering has long been a place U.S. firms hire from—but leaders Jonny Myers and Spencer Baylin believe the market is shifting in their favor.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Can Big Law Supporters Make the Case For Randy Mastro as NYC Corporation Counsel?

Well-known partners at Debevoise, Paul Weiss, Latham, Greenberg Traurig, Baker McKenzie and Kramer Levin have weighed in.
6 minute read

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