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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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June 03, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner to Go Before Tribunal After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation

The partner has been accused of inappropriate and unwanted conduct.

By Krishnan Nair

2 minute read

May 19, 2024 | International Edition

Texas: Why Major UK Law Firms Are Coming for the Lone Star State

Do U.K. firms have what it takes to join the likes of Kirkland & Ellis at the bustling intersection of private funds and energy transition, asks the Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

April 29, 2024 | International Edition

Fancy Offices Are a Big Gamble

Law firms are attempting to subvert the remote working narrative by taking on uber-modern real estate—but it does little to address the culture question.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

April 07, 2024 | International Edition

McKinsey—Are They Worth It?

Major law firms are still shelling out on expensive management consultants like Accenture and McKinsey—but what do they hope to achieve, asks The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

March 06, 2024 | International Edition

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

February 27, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Veers Towards 3-Gate Lockstep System in Latest Talent Push

Top UK-founded firms are seeking to keep their remuneration models attractive to partners at risk of departing for lucrative roles at US law firms.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

February 25, 2024 | International Edition

Vereins: A Means for Law Firms to Dodge Responsibility?

Swiss verein law firms, made up of multiple distinct legal entities, like to portray themselves as one unified firm—but when they're against the wall, do they shape-shift to their advantage?

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

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