March 02, 2017 | The Recorder
Resolution of Key Matters Causes Profit Dip at Munger TollesThe Los Angeles-based firm saw declines in several key financial metrics in 2016, as gross revenue, partner profits and revenue per lawyer fell for the second straight year. Despite some big name lateral hires, Munger, Tolles & Olson's head count also slipped below 200.
By Rebecca Cohen
18 minute read
March 02, 2017 | The Recorder
Cooley Grabs Goodwin Procter Tech, Life Sciences ProIn its latest push into the life sciences sector, Cooley is poised to hire Goodwin Procter venture capital and technology partner Ryan Sansom from Goodwin Procter. Sansom has grabbed roles on two key initial public offerings by biotechnology clients in recent months.
By Rebecca Cohen
37 minute read
March 01, 2017 | The Recorder
Sheppard Mullin's Gross Revenue Growth ContinuesThe California-based firm saw its gross revenue rise 8.5 percent in 2016, to $607 million, the 26th consecutive year of revenue growth by Sheppard Mullin, said its chairman Guy Halgren.
By Rebecca Cohen
22 minute read
February 28, 2017 | The Recorder
Fenwick & West's Financial Success Slows in 2016The Silicon Valley stalwart pulled in $361.5 million in gross revenue last year, a slight dip from the 11.2 percent surge that saw Fenwick & West's turnover hit $363.5 million in 2015.
By Rebecca Cohen
19 minute read
February 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Snags Stroock's Private Equity LeaderRay LaSoya, chair of the private equity practice at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, has joined Cooley as an M&A partner in Los Angeles.
By Rebecca Cohen
18 minute read
February 27, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Reed Smith Returns to MoFo for More Tax RecruitsThe firm, which last week made two notable lateral hires in Houston, has bolstered its Bay Area base by bringing on a five-lawyer state and local tax team from Morrison & Foerster led by partner Andres Vallejo.
By Rebecca Cohen
33 minute read
February 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Revenue Up, Profits Down at Wilson SonsiniThe firm's gross revenue ticked up 2.7 percent, but revenue per lawyer and profits per partner both declined during what managing partner Doug Clark calls "a year when we invested in the business."
By Rebecca Cohen
25 minute read
February 22, 2017 | Legal Week
Sidley keeps revenue and profits rising despite tougher marketUS firm posts 3.4% revenue rise alongside 3.1% PEP increase
By Rebecca Cohen
3 minute read
February 22, 2017 | International Edition
Sidley keeps revenue and profits rising despite tougher marketUS firm posts 3.4% revenue rise alongside 3.1% PEP increase
By Rebecca Cohen
3 minute read
February 22, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Keeps Revenue, Profits Rising Despite Tougher MarketThe firm's growth didn't quite match recent years, but its leaders say they're not complaining.
By Rebecca Cohen
10 minute read