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 17, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Weil Saw 20 People Leave in Partners' Lateral Move to Paul WeissElizabeth Weiswasser’s book of business is at least $80 million. She was a 30-year Weil veteran.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
January 14, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Private Equity Dealmakers Make 2025 Predictions Amid Deal ResurgencePartners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and Skadden say they are optimistic about 2025, citing activity around data centers, infrastructure and other elements of the market.
By Patrick Smith
12 minute read
January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Sidley M&A Lateral Duo Includes Simpson Hire From NovemberDavid Grubman and Adam Cromie worked together at Jones Day before Cromie moved to Simpson in November. Grubman is taking a co-lead role for the firm’s M&A group.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin, Leaning Into IP Work, Hires 2 Lateral Partners in NYThe laterals from Fenwick and Desmarais will support Goodwin's life sciences and technology practices, two of its primary revenue drivers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 10, 2025 | New York Law Journal
SDNY US Attorney Damian Williams Lands at Paul WeissWilliams began his legal career as an associate at the firm and was mentored by one of its most prominent litigators, Ted Wells.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Proskauer, Cleary, O’Melveny, Sidley Add Laterals, as New Year Opens With MovementSeveral laterals landed in corporate practices, while some firms added former GCs.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Sam Butler, Longtime Cravath Presiding Partner, Dies at 94Butler was Cravath’s presiding partner between 1980 and 1998.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 03, 2025 | International Edition
Kirkland, Latham and Skadden Top 2024 Global M&A Legal RankingsGlobal M&A was up 11% from 2023, according to Dealogic. These firms made the most of it.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland, Latham and Skadden Top 2024 M&A Legal RankingsGlobal M&A was up 11% from 2023, according to Dealogic. These firms made the most of it.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Latham, Paul Weiss, Debevoise Land on Year-End Big Deals. But Geopolitical Uncertainty Could Slow M&A Growth in 2025Latham landed on several of the biggest deals in the last half of December, while Paul Weiss and Debevoise steered a mega deal.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
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