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]
October 09, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland & Ellis Triumphs in High Court Cancer Treatment Patent CaseThe patent concerns a treatment for prostate cancer.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 08, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Freshfields and White & Case Make C-Suite AppointmentsThe top appointments come as Big Law firms look increasingly to non-lawyers to marshal growth and growth strategies.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 06, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Launches GenAI Training Programme for LawyersThe move follows mandatory foundational GenAI training, which the firm says was completed by over 80% of its staff.
By Molly Smith
3 minute read
October 03, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters, Slaughter and May and Eversheds Advise on Morrisons Property DealThe deal reflects the increasing popularity of bespoke long-dated financings.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 02, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters, Freshfields, Kirkland & Ellis, Paul Weiss and Latham & Watkins Act on €6.2B Acquisition of Energy Firm TechemElite teams have swarmed around one of the largest European buyouts of 2024.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 01, 2024 | International Edition
Alston & Bird Secures Orrick Partner Hire in LondonThe firm has also hired two other partners in London so far this year.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
September 27, 2024 | International Edition
Macfarlanes Remains Number 1 UK Firm By Profit Margin, Rankings ShowThe U.K.-only firm came in slightly ahead of Freshfields, while firms including Hill Dickinson and Simmons & Simmons ranked highly.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
September 25, 2024 | International Edition
UK Top 50: Biggest Risers (and Fallers) Over the Last DecadeMany of the largest firms have not grown their revenue at the same rate as their mid-tier rivals, according to Law.com International analysis of the U.K.'s largest law firms in the last 10 years.
By Molly Smith
4 minute read
September 23, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland and Freshfields Act on $1B Acquisition of Stake in BP Pipelines TAPBoth firms fielded teams featuring several partners.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
September 23, 2024 | International Edition
Which Law Firms Have the Most Followers on Social Media?In recent years, social media strategy has become a central part of law firm marketing; but some platforms are more important than others. Here's the key data.
By Molly Smith
8 minute read