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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May 14, 2023 | International Edition

'We Could Be Next': As Law Firms Swing the Axe, Associates are Getting Anxious

'What if this quietness means that I'm actually just dead weight that the firm needs to get rid of. That kind of thinking works its way into your bones.'

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

May 05, 2023 | International Edition

Times Might Be Changing, But Prestige Still Rules

Lawyers watching the coronation may want to ask: what is prestige exactly, and does my firm still have it?

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

April 28, 2023 | International Edition

Raab's Resignation Reminds Us that the Era of the Shouty Partner is Over

Bullying in corporate law is not a new phenomenon, but quiet acceptance of such behaviour is going out of date.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

April 27, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Elevates 72 Lawyers to Global Partnership

Last year, the firm elevated 74 lawyers.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

April 24, 2023 | International Edition

Keystone Posts 8% Growth Despite Shadow Over Listed Firm Model

CEO James Knight has distanced his firm from the recent fallout around the collapse of fellow-listed firm the Ince Group.

By Krishnan Nair

2 minute read

April 24, 2023 | International Edition

Big Law Has Shown It Is Adept at Navigating Harsh Economic Times

The legal sector grew 2.7% in 2022—making barely a dent in a 10-year growth trend that has seen it swell by nearly 70%. But, if there is a recession later in 2023, Big Law has proven it can weather economic upheavals.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

April 21, 2023 | International Edition

Luminance's CEO on the Future of Lawyers and Why ChatGPT Is Only 'Dinner Party' Smart

The use of AI is becoming essential, but humans will always be necessary in the business of law, says the head of one of the legal sector's fastest growing tech firms.

By Krishnan Nair

6 minute read

April 19, 2023 | International Edition

'We're Here to Help': The Unseen Players Behind the Rising Tide of UK Class Actions

Funders, brokers, law firms and distributors are just some of the drivers behind the recent tide of UK class actions. Law.com International takes you on the trail of opt-out cases and attempts to discover who the real winners are.

By Tom Parry

9 minute read