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
January 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Lands Linklaters Partner as Head of European Public M&A in LondonThe firm continues to build out its corporate practice with high profile hires in London, this time hitting a UK firm for the talent.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Debt Offerings Surge as Markets Begin to Turn"It is booming right now," said Wachtell partner John Sobolewski of the liability management market.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
January 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Hiring From Kirkland, Paul Hastings Continues Building Restructuring PracticeThe firm continues to be bullish on restructuring, almost two years after its raid of Stroock.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Milbank's Revenue Jumps 18% as Profits Soar 19% and Nonequity Tier GrowsThe firm's 18.6% jump in PEP to $5.114 million occurred as Milbank saw a 51% expansion in its nonequity tier.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
January 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Debevoise Lands New National Security Practice Co-Head as Firm Eyes M&A UptickRichard Sofield, a former senior DOJ attorney arriving from Vinson & Elkins, looks to help Debevoise in CFIUS matters, as national security issues bubble up in deal work.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Meet the Identical Twins Who Saved the Pac-12The brothers, practicing at Weil and Keker Van Nest, landed on a high-stakes case together—and won. "We resisted any urge to bill during dinner," one quipped.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Lands Julia Boyd for PE Group, Anticipating Strong Year for TransactionsBoyd, a co-founder of the Senior Women in Private Equity network, is moving her practice from Reed Smith to McDermott, anticipating the bulk of her client base to join her.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Big Week in Multiple Verticals in M&ASkadden and Paul Weiss had multiple big deals in the last few days, as deals from tech, energy and PE power the week. And there were four new IPOs.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
January 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Lures Another Cravath Partner, Adding M&A LitigatorRory Leraris is at least the fourth Cravath partner who Davis Polk has hired in the last few years.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Baker McKenzie Lands Latham Dealmaker to Head California PE PracticeWith Eric Schwartzman's arrival, "we are going to build a full-sized PE practice in California," said Leif King, head of Baker McKenzie's California transactional group.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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