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Molly G Smith

Molly G Smith

Molly joined Law.com International as a reporter in July 2024 after a couple of years working in business development and following the completion of a degree in journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London. [email protected]

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December 10, 2024 | Law.com

Why Some Firms Have a 100% Lateral Partner Retention Record and Others Don't

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.

By Molly G Smith

6 minute read

December 10, 2024 | Law.com

Lateral Partner Retention: Why Some Firms Have a 100% Record While Others Don't

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.

By Molly G Smith

6 minute read

December 10, 2024 | International Edition

Lateral Partner Retention: Why Some Firms Have a 100% Record and Others Don't

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.

By Molly G Smith

6 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Simmons and Brown Rudnick Hire Senior Real Estate Partners

Simmons has hired the former head of UK real estate construction at Clifford Chance, while Brown Rudnick's new team head joins from Eversheds Sutherland.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

December 02, 2024 | International Edition

Former Head of Finance at DLA Piper and Freshfields Quietly 'Struck Off'

David Trott led Freshfields' global finance team between 2012-2016 and took over as the international head of DLA Piper's finance, projects and restructuring group in 2021 before leaving two years later.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

November 29, 2024 | International Edition

Japan Big Four Firm Mori Hamada Launches Second US Office

Several Japanese firms are rapidly expanding their global footprint.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

November 29, 2024 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Bags £338M Private Equity Mandate

The firm's relationship with U.S. investor Fortress offers a toehold to the firm's ambitions of gaining market share in the highly competitive market

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

November 28, 2024 | International Edition

The Night in Pictures: The British Legal Awards 2024

A night full of fun, glamour and recognition took place on Wednesday at the British Legal Awards. Here are some of the pictures of the event.

By Molly G Smith

1 minute read

November 28, 2024 | International Edition

Tribunal Dismisses AML Case Against Kennedys’ Chief Risk Officer, But Ex-Partner Fined

The case against Andrew Coates and Dennis Ko underscores the ongoing challenges law firms face regarding AML compliance and due diligence.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

November 25, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Jones Day and Wachtell Lead on Anglo American's $3.8B Coal Business Sale

Energy is among the largest deal drivers in 2024, with law firms capitalising on both large companies offloading their fossil fuel-based assets and the wheel towards green energy transition.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read