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 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
'They Didn't Blow Up the World': Big Law Reacts to New SEC Fund RulesThe new rules for PE firms and hedge funds will likely create more work for regulatory partners, as well as increase demand for recent public sector lawyers with regulatory agency experience.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Lands International M&A Partner From DechertHoward Kleinman has a focus on South America and cross-border transactions.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Rebuilds After Paul Weiss Departures, Lands Simpson Private Credit PartnerAdam Shapiro had been at Simpson for the past 16 years.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Kirkland Advises in $15B in Deals, Dealmakers Await Adoption of New PE RulesWhile Kirkland had a big week in deals, the firm and others are facing significant changes in oversight rules for PE firms and hedge funds.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Public Company M&A Partner Heads to LathamAndrew Elken had been at Cravath since beginning his legal career in 2009.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Private Credit Partner Returns to ProskauerAs private credit continues to grow, Jessica Shearer's "skill set will be an asset to the continued growth of our group and that of our clients," said Proskauer's Mike Mezzacappa.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell's Investments in AI Lead to Discovery, Deposition 'Assistants'Two post-doctoral students set up a lab in Sullivan & Cromwell's offices to develop and train AI technology. Its capabilities could alter the very fabric of being a lawyer.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
August 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Lands 3-Lawyer Real Estate Transactional GroupDavid Herman is "one of the most significant hires we have made in New York in a long time," said McDermott's Ira Coleman.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer
'Predominantly an In-Office Firm': Davis Polk Renews NYC Lease, With 30,000 More Square FeetThe firm's new 25-year lease at 450 Lex is now the largest by square footage in New York in 2023 to date, according to real estate broker CBRE.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Weil Adds Skadden Energy Partner as Houston Buildout ContinuesThe string of hires "results from a months-long review of the market and a strategic plan on what we want to do," said Kyle Krpata, co-head of Weil's private equity practice.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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