Krishnan Nair

Krishnan is Managing Editor of Law.com's international arm. A qualified solicitor, he has written for a number of information providers, including LexisNexis and an FT publication, joining ALM in May 2018. Email: [email protected]

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October 30, 2024 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Germany Ups Associate and Salaried Partner Pay

The move brings Germany pay closer to UK levels, where in August the firm lifted newly-qualified lawyer salaries to £115,000.

By Jennifer Spatz

2 minute read

October 28, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland, Freshfields Earn 8-Figure Windfall for Leading £5.4B Hargreaves Lansdown Takeover

The legal spend is among the highest seen in London for a single transaction, according to rival partners.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

October 24, 2024 | International Edition

The People That Make Us: A Photoshoot at Bird & Bird

For its latest series, Law.com International is featuring photos and interviews with junior talent across a variety of firms to showcase the teams behind the scenes.

By Law.com International

5 minute read

October 20, 2024 | International Edition

It's Time Law Firms Were Upfront About Who Their Salaried Partners Are

Clients are paying more attention to who is doing the work they're getting billed for; yet the salaried partner tier endures, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

October 09, 2024 | International Edition

Losing its 'Sparkle'? Why Latham Has Faced a Stream of Exits in Europe, UK

The U.S.-led law firm has experienced several senior partner departures in Germany and the U.K., with sources pointing to indecision and a shift away from "less core" regions.

By Krishnan Nair

6 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Qatari Agency Attempted to 'Derail' Terrorist Funding Case and Lure King & Spalding London Lawyer, Court Hears

A lawyer for the claimants said the issues involved in the case "go to the very top of the hierarchy within the State of Qatar".

By Tom Parry

6 minute read

September 16, 2024 | International Edition

The Disruptors: How Paul Weiss and Freshfields are Transforming the Global Elite Race

They have starkly different backgrounds. But both firms have succeeded in ways that other firms have not when breaking into significant foreign markets. Leaders at both firms explain how.

By Patrick Smith | Krishnan Nair

11 minute read

September 08, 2024 | International Edition

Law Firms Struggled with Gen Z, Now Prepare for Gen Alpha

The next generation of recruits, due to enter the workforce in the coming few years, bring all sorts of new challenges for law firms—the Global Lawyer asks if you are ready.

By Krishnan Nair

6 minute read