Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn, based in New York, covers the business of law firms, including areas such as compensation, governance, technology, expansion, corporate culture, and competition among firms.
January 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Bermudan Minister of Finance Urges Global Law Firms to Build Presence in BermudaCurtis Dickinson outlined a path around local ownership and control requirements.
By Michael Washburn
5 minute read
January 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block Hires M&A Partner From Winston & StrawnRobert Rawn has advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, regulatory issues, and corporate governance.
By Michael Washburn
2 minute read
January 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Latham & Watkins Lures M&A Dealmaker From Paul WeissDavid Beller practiced at Kirkland & Ellis for five years before moving to Paul Weiss in 2017.
By Michael Washburn
2 minute read
January 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer
US Law Firms Have Strong Year in 2018 Global M&ABut the total number of global deals declined—the first drop since 2010.
By Michael Washburn
5 minute read
January 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Lures Tax Partner From Gowling in CalgaryBrian Kearl has done a lot of work related to the energy sector.
By Michael Washburn
2 minute read
January 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Lures Capital Markets Partner From ProskauerWith the new hire, the firm said it will be able to provide more expertise in specialized financing.
By Michael Washburn
2 minute read
January 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland & Ellis, Wachtell Advise on Bristol-Myers Squibb's $74B Celgene AcquisitionThe deal, if approved, would rank among the biggest mergers in the biopharma industry.
By Michael Washburn
2 minute read
January 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Austin Snags New Partners From Davis Polk, Clifford ChanceThe firm is starting out 2019 with a pair of notable lateral hires in New York, John Butler and Steven Kolyer.
By Michael Washburn
3 minute read
December 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Buoyed by Steady Demand, Law Firms Expected to Keep Growing in 2019From IP law to Brexit, surging demand will keep revenues steady in the coming year.
By Michael Washburn
3 minute read
December 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Baker Donelson, Butler Snow Sued Over Alleged Role in Lamar Adams Ponzi SchemeThe two law firms and some of their attorneys are alleged to have helped push investors to Lamar Adams' company. But the firms adamantly deny the allegations.
By Michael Washburn
6 minute read
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