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
August 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: August Slows Down M&A, but Paul Weiss, Freshfields, Ropes and DLA Found WorkThe last couple of weeks have seen a slow crawl of announced deals, but not for every firm.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Even With M&A Down, Funds Work Is Up. Law Firms Are Taking NoticePartners from Kirkland, Simpson and Debevoise all see rising funds work, along with an active lateral market.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Continues Hiring Surge With 3 Laterals From Paul Hastings and PillsburyThe firm said its M&A practice has added more than 45 attorneys this year.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell, Cravath, Goodwin, Kirkland and Others See Strong Week in M&AThe second consecutive week of high deal activity may prove what some M&A lawyers are saying: The second half of 2022 could be big.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
August 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Amid Run of C-Suite Hires in Big Law, Goodwin Lands McKinsey Managing CounselRachel Dooley's move to Goodwin is the latest in a series of high-level business professional moves in law firms this summer.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 04, 2022 | The American Lawyer
More Law Firms Jump Into Twitter-Musk Fray, Pushing Up Legal FeesTwitter is subpoenaing Davis Polk, which advised banks in the deal's debt financing. Meanwhile, both sides have enlisted conflict counsel firms.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 04, 2022 | The American Lawyer
M&A Lawyers Turn to Client Relationship Building and StrategyLarge law firms aren't yet embracing discounted rates to adjust to softer deal flow. Instead, they are focusing on client projects and merger strategies to build relationships.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Large Deal Week Closes Out July, Baker McKenzie Makes Hay in Swiss MarketsThe strongest week in deals in several months saw three megadeals over $5 billion and increased SPAC and IPO activity.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
August 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Mintz and Venture Capital Firm Antler Enter Into 'Preferred Partner' ArrangementThe law firm is now "partner of choice" for Antler's growing roster of U.S. portfolio companies in a move that Mintz hopes can further cement its place in the startup and early-stage arena.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Golenbock Eiseman Lands Real Estate Group From NY BoutiqueStempel Bennett, a New York real estate boutique, will cease to exist after the group move to Golenbock. The lateral additions come amid high real estate demand in New York.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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