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Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons writes about the New York legal community and the business of law. Email her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @chlsimmons

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February 22, 2017 | Legal Week

Shearman posts 18% PEP hike after partner de-equitisations as London revenues rise 14%

US posts 6% revenue rise as equity cuts bolster partner profits

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 22, 2017 | International Edition

Shearman posts 18% PEP hike after partner de-equitisations as London revenues rise 14%

US posts 6% revenue rise as equity cuts bolster partner profits

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 21, 2017 | The American Lawyer

It's Official: Norton Rose Fulbright, Chadbourne & Parke Catch Merger Fever

The year is already shaping up to be a busy one for Big Law combinations.

By James Booth and Christine Simmons

60 minute read

February 21, 2017 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright agrees combination with Chadbourne & Parke

Chadbourne name to disappear as merger deal creates $2bn firm

By James Booth and Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 21, 2017 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright agrees combination with Chadbourne & Parke

Chadbourne name to disappear as merger deal creates $2bn firm

By James Booth and Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 21, 2017 | New York Law Journal

NY Litigation Boutique Picks Up Cravath Partner

In a rare loss for Cravath, Swaine & Moore, a partner is leaving the firm to join Levine Lee, a prominent litigation boutique formed six years ago by former Cravath lawyers.

By Christine Simmons

16 minute read

February 16, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Boutique, Facing Two Ex-Partner Suits, Enters Talks to Settle One

A Manhattan criminal defense boutique facing two lawsuits by ex-partners is working toward finalizing a settlement in one, but continues to face heated allegations in the other.

By Christine Simmons

14 minute read

February 15, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Mary Jo White Takes Leadership Role at Debevoise as SEC Enters New Era

Debevoise & Plimpton has created a new leadership position for Mary Jo White, who returned to the firm Wednesday after chairing the Securities and Exchange Commission for nearly four years under the Obama administration.

By Christine Simmons

10 minute read

February 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

First Department's David Saxe Leaving Bench for Morrison Cohen

The prolific state appeals court judge said he was impressed with the midsized firm.

By Christine Simmons

11 minute read

February 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Boies Claims Win After Judge Moves Fee Fight to Court

Boies Schiller partner and general counsel Nicholas Gravante said the firm was pleased with the result even though it had fought the stay, and "we look forward to the case proceeding full speed ahead."

By Christine Simmons

14 minute read