Andrew Maloney

I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].

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April 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

After Top-Line Gains, Missouri Law Firms Seek More Scale

Several firms based or founded in Missouri had double-digit gains in revenue, while profit growth was more of a mixed bag.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

April 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Am Law 200 Law Firms Look for 'Off-The-Radar' Growth in the Southeast

Law firm leaders said the ability to provide legal services from low-cost tertiary markets has grown since the pandemic and certain, smaller markets themselves are also thriving.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

April 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Jenner, Bucking 'Countercyclical' Pattern, Gets Double-Digit Growth

"What's interesting this time is our growth is not countercyclical. We've been busy and strong" in several practice areas, said co-managing partner Randy Mehrberg.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

April 04, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland, Building on $6B in Revenue, Grew Almost 8% in Down Market

The firm rapidly grew in lawyer head count, rising 13% last year. Its associate population shot up 14.5%.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

April 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

As Big Law Merger Momentum Continues, Armstrong Teasdale Combines With Chicago Boutique

Law firm mergers are growing, partly motivated by Big Law's appetite for geographic expansion through boutique combinations.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer

For Services Partially Rendered? Firms Get Creative on Fee Arrangements

An unpredictable economy and tough deal market is requiring some alternative structures to make both client and firm whole.

By Andrew Maloney

8 minute read

March 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown's Profits Dipped but Firm Held Onto Revenue Gains

The firm has added about 100 lateral partners over the last two years.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Sidley, With an Eye on the Middle East, Adds Deal Lawyer From White & Case

Ali Shaikley, a new Sidley M&A partner in New York, pointed to the growth of private equity in the Middle East and India as helping fuel his practice.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read