Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
October 27, 2020 | Law.com
Latham, Skadden Continue to Lead in Semiconductor Space With $35B Merger Between AMD and XilinxThe deal is the second largest in the history of Big Chip and shows AMD's interest in 5G wireless communications moving forward.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Why Law Firm Websites Break BadTaken for granted most of the time, flaws or perceived slights on firm websites can rub clients, other firms and even internal stakeholders the wrong way. But most of that is fixable.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 23, 2020 | National Law Journal
NRA's Claim Against Winston & Strawn Can Move Forward, Judge RulesThe lawsuit was filed after an email allegedly revealed a Winston partner's undisclosed ties to a neutral in an arbitration.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Multibillion-Dollar High Tech, Energy Deals Add to Resurgence of M&A in Q4The deals highlight two early-week, multibillion-dollar deals in the high tech and energy sectors as M&A work continues to grow in the latter part of the year, hoping to course-correct a rocky spring.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Wachtell, S&C Push Through $9.7 Billion Energy Deal as Sector Eyes RecoveryThe acquisition of Concho Resources by ConocoPhillips is the largest shale industry deal since the market cratered in Q2.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
In 2020, These Big Firms Have Seen the Most Partner ExitsKirkland & Ellis, Boies Schiller Flexner, Holland & Knight and Akerman saw an uptick in partner departures this year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Has Big Law Finally Lost Its Follow-the-Pack Mentality?Firms are making decisions that go against the grain more and more, something that didn't seem possible in a very lock-step industry just 10 years ago. But here we are.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
An $11 Billion Merger, 500 Million Fans: ESports' Time Is ApproachingInterest in competitive video gaming continues to grow, and unlike traditional sports, it saw an increase in play and interest during the pandemic. But the industry has a litany of legal issues to consider as it grows.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Outsourcing Continues: Wilson Sonsini to Send Office Services Work to New 3rd PartyWhile the firm stated the move to a new vendor will not impact existing staff positions, firms in general continue to outsource back office functions as they rework their internal business processes.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Opportunity in Crisis: These Firms Seized on an Unusual Lateral Hiring Market in 2020Some firms have been able to act strategically amid a pandemic and economic downturn, increasing the number and, in some cases the quality, of their lateral partners.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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