November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Armstrong Teasdale's London Creditors Face Big LossesArmstrong Teasdale’s ill-fated London expansion ended in administration, leaving creditors facing significant losses amid unresolved debts and frozen assets.
By Caroline Byrne
4 minute read
November 22, 2024 | International Edition
Armstrong Teasdale's London Creditors Face Major LossesArmstrong Teasdale’s ill-fated London expansion ended in administration, leaving creditors facing significant losses amid unresolved debts and frozen assets.
By Caroline Byrne
4 minute read
November 06, 2024 | International Edition
Trump Re-election Stirs Big Law Optimism and Caution in LondonDonald Trump's second-term victory sparks optimism over his pro-business stance, while London's top partners expect global and domestic uncertainty.
By Law.com International Staff
3 minute read
November 05, 2024 | International Edition
Can Labour's New Budget Steady the Ship? Big Moves On UK Tax Reform and Fiscal StabilityAs the U.S. election wraps up this week, the global economy may finally have a chance to stabilise following a period of intense political uncertainty among G20 nations.
By Sandy Bhogal and Bridget English
5 minute read
October 27, 2024 | International Edition
The Price of Time: Should Law Firms Sell Minutes or Value?As the legal industry grapples with the rise of AI, the once-immutable billable hour faces unprecedented scrutiny.
By Caroline Byrne
4 minute read
October 21, 2024 | International Edition
UK's Top Partners Billing $1,300+ Per Hour Driven by US Rivals"We know law firms have been using rates to increase that top line for a number of years and I suppose the question that arises is: 'How much longer is that possible?'"—PwC.
By Caroline Byrne
2 minute read
October 18, 2024 | International Edition
UK Law Firms Face £75M Money Laundering Investigations Alongside Russia ScrutinyBig Law is also in the spotlight, including the London offices of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Armstrong Teasdale.
By Caroline Byrne
3 minute read
October 15, 2024 | International Edition
Armstrong Teasdale London Closure: Questions Emerge About Debts and Financial IrregularitiesThe Am Law 200 firm's UK operation had an auditor assessment that was unusual as well as a profit margin of just 2%.
By Caroline Byrne
6 minute read
September 29, 2024 | International Edition
The Best Measure of Success: Revenue, Reputation, or Relationships?Law firms are redefining success by incorporating metrics beyond revenue and profits, including social media presence, diversity, and client relationships. While financial growth remains crucial, other benchmarks play an increasingly important role in measuring performance, writes the Global Lawyer.
By Caroline Byrne
5 minute read
September 01, 2024 | International Edition
How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Remain Hungry,' Says Björn Holland of Sidley Austin"You need to remain hungry. If you are no longer aspiring for progress, you will not have the drive to advance things."
By Björn Holland
5 minute read
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