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Louis Altmann

Louis Altmann

Louis started at law.com after finishing his NCTJ Diploma with the Press Association. Before that he graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in History.

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September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields' Rebrand: Firm Still Committed to Germany, Senior Partner Says

Commentators say dropping the German part of the firm's name is yet another indication of the firm's de-emphasis on Germany as the firm targets American growth—but Georgia Dawson is determined to dispel this view.

By Louis Altmann

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Scraps 'Bruckhaus Deringer' From Name

The new brand will start to be rolled out from October, with the firm undergoing a formal name change.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 19, 2024 | International Edition

British Legal Awards 2024: Freshfields, Latham and DLA Vie for Top Honours

This year's event will be held at London's historic Honourable Artillery Company.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 19, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Billing Under the Spotlight in Court

The firm is demanding hundreds of thousands of pounds in legal fees as part of a U.K. High Court dispute with Arcadia Energy, which the oil giant is contesting.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 12, 2024 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Ranked By Revenue Per Lawyer

The average RPL among the U.K.'s top 50 law firms has stayed reasonably flat over the past few years since the pandemic.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 12, 2024 | International Edition

Wilson Sonsini Hires From Slaughter and May to Boost London Office

The tech-focused firm continues to add people as investment in the sector remains high, having peaked in 2021.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 11, 2024 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Ranked By Profit Per Equity Partner

PEP at the U.K.'s largest firms increased by nearly 13% in the last financial year, with a few notable performers.

By Louis Altmann

1 minute read

September 10, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Expands London Office Space

The firm's decision to remain at 90 High Holborn comes as other U.S. firms have also recently updated their offices in London.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 10, 2024 | International Edition

The UK Top 50 Ranked By Revenue: Big Rises Mask Slower Underlying Growth

Unlike revenue and PEP, average revenue per lawyer and profit per lawyer did not shoot up in the last financial year, but law firm leaders from the likes of Linklaters, HSF and Eversheds remain confident of good times ahead.

By Louis Altmann

7 minute read

September 10, 2024 | International Edition

The African Legal Awards: In Pictures

Law.com International's 11th year African Legal Awards 2024 featured leading names from across the continent.

By Louis Altmann

1 minute read