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
September 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: London Stock Exchange Says No, Chinese E-Commerce Consolidation, WeWork TroubleThe LSE says no to HKEC, while Alibaba consolidates power, Prudential makes an acquisition and WeWork's IPO valuation keeps tumbling.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dentons' Latest Merger Feat: 5 Firms in 1 Day in 'Pan-African' BonanzaThe global megafirm says it seeks to create the first "Pan-African" firm controlled by Africans.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achievement: Mary Jo White, Debevoise & PlimptonWhite has been guided through her illustrious career by a profound moral compass, her colleagues say.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Kirkland Partner Will Head Up Patent Litigation for StroockLongtime Kirkland IP partner Timothy Gilman said he saw opportunities in Stroock's "nimbler" practice.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Industry Adds 4,100 Jobs, Outpacing US Employment GrowthThe legal industry added jobs faster than other professional services sectors or the broader economy, but growth was still relatively flat.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Axiom Scraps IPO as PE Firm Permira Takes Majority StakeElena Donio will stay on as CEO as Permira becomes the legal staffing behemoth's biggest stakeholder.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Have Law Firms Lost Their Urge to Merge?With one big trans-Atlantic deal now off the table, 2019 could be a year without a blockbuster law firm combination.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Continues Boston Growth, Nabs Life Sciences Partner From Gunderson DettmerGregg Griner will lead the rapidly expanding office's corporate practice.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell, S&C, Kirkland Spearhead Pharma Deal, Energy Moves and Hotels UniteWall Street power firms made a big impact on the BMS/Celgene/Amgen deal, consolidation in the energy industry and two big hotel management companies merge
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland & Ellis Lands Diversity Executive From OrrickThe world's richest law firm is the latest to seek professional help on diversity.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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