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The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: At Sidley, Profits Pop Amid Solid Gains in Revenue
The global firm with roots in Chicago saw its profits per partner surge 12 percent, to $1.8 million, last year, while enjoying a 5 percent increase in gross revenues and a 2 percent gain in revenue per lawyer, according to The American Lawyer's reporting.
LETTER FROM LONDON: Europe's GCs Warn of More Pressure on Fees
Here in the U.S., we hear a lot about the changing relationship between newly assertive corporate counsel and their outside law firms. A roundtable at London's College of Law shows that legal chiefs at European corporations are just as serious about shaking things up.Kirkland, Simpson Lead on $2.4 Billion Agrichemicals Deal
The two Am Law 100 firms teamed up with two Israeli shops to advise on the $2.4 billion sale of a 60 percent stake in Makhteshim Agan Industries, the world's largest maker of generic agricultural chemicals, to ChemChina.
The 2010 Lateral Report Buyer's Market
By most measures, 2009 was a dismal year for the legal industry. One notable exception to the drumbeat of record layoffs and bankruptcy actions: By our count, there were also a record number of lateral partner moves in The Am Law 200.Bryan Cave to Combine with Holme Roberts & Owen
Succession: Talkin' 'Bout My Generation
Although David Boies turned 68 in March, no one is planning his retirement party.Law Firm Diversity: Women Still Seeking Parity
Several new studies show women still earn less than men and are promoted to partner at lower rates, particularly at big law firms.Twitter and Hilton Ride Wave of IPOs
The much-anticipated initial public offering of the social networking company was made official Thursday, along with those for Hilton Worldwide and the U.K.'s Royal Mail, all of which enlisted the efforts of a handful of leading Am Law 100 and global firms.Trending Stories
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- 5Securities Report Says That 2024 Settlements Passed a Total of $5.2B
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