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Krishnan Nair

Krishnan Nair

Krishnan is Managing Editor of Law.com's international arm. A qualified solicitor, he has written for a number of information providers, including LexisNexis and an FT publication, joining ALM in May 2018. Email: [email protected]

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February 21, 2024 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins Elevates 19 Counsel to Partner

The firm's bases in Washington DC, New York, Riyadh and Hamburg saw the most promotions, but the overall round was smaller than last year.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

February 04, 2024 | International Edition

The Trouble with Elite Law Firm Differentiation

Big Law leaders have been increasingly accenting 'differentiation' and 'disruption'. But as firms shoot for the $3 billion threshold, these terms are becoming harder to define and justify, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Young Talent: Is the Allure of Big Law Enough to Silence ESG Concerns?

Top recruiters explain how environmental and social impact is of increasing importance to talented juniors—and discuss whether the attraction of high pay and kudos is enough to overcome ESG failures.

By Tom Parry

7 minute read

January 14, 2024 | International Edition

The UK's Biggest Law Firms Need More Horsepower if They Are to Compete

Clifford Chance and Linklaters have been quieter than A&O and Freshfields on the US front lately, but are their latest changes enough to get them in the race, asks the Global Lawyer?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

Postmasters' Lawyer: 'Institutionalised Self-delusion at Heart of Post Office Scandal'

'How on earth can this have happened in this country and who can be held responsible?' asks James Hartley at Freeths, the lawyer leading the charge for hundreds of postmasters caught up in the Post Office scandal.

By James Hartley, Freeths

6 minute read

January 10, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Eyes Lockstep Change to Better Reward Star Performers

With star talent exiting the firm recently, the anticipated change is expected to help it to retain its strongest performers in an increasingly monied hiring market.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

January 08, 2024 | International Edition

Oh There You Are, Linklaters: A US Strategy At Last!

After years of underwhelming efforts, the tortoise in the race to break into the US has leapt forward with a senior team hire in New York—could this be the start of a new era?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 01, 2024 | International Edition

Senior Partners—Retention, Not Cyber Crime, Is Your Biggest Issue in 2024

Cyber threats are real and dangerous—but good old fashioned retention is number one, and goes to the very heart of your firm's success and survival, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

January 01, 2024 | International Edition

Senior Partners—Retention, Not Cyber Crime, Is Your Biggest Issue in 2024

Cyber threats are real and dangerous—but good old fashioned retention is number one, and goes to the very heart of your firm's success and survival, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

December 08, 2023 | International Edition

What Taylor Swift and Wim Dejonghe Have in Common

How we treat our cultural and business leaders tells us much about where society is heading, writes the London Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read