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 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
January 02, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Latham, Paul Weiss, Debevoise Land on Year-End Big Deals. Plus, Mixed Messages for 2025 M&ALatham landed on several of the biggest deals in the last half of December, while Paul Weiss and Debevoise steered a megadeal.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
December 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Akin and Simpson Create New Practice Groups With Integrated TeamsBoth law firms are seeking to leverage their existing expertise into new groups, as clients seek financial solutions tailored to their needs.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal
As 'Red Hot' 2024 for Legal Industry Comes to Close, Leaders Reflect and Share Expectations for Next YearLeaders from DLA Piper, Sidley, A&O Shearman, Paul Weiss, Fried Frank and Proskauer, among others, weigh in on 2024 trends.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
December 18, 2024 | International Edition
'Never Been More Dynamic': US Law Firm Leaders Reflect on 2024 and Expectations Next YearLeaders from DLA Piper, Sidley, A&O Shearman, Paul Weiss, Fried Frank and Proskauer, among others, weigh in on 2024 trends.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
December 18, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss Says Progress Means 'Embracing the Uncomfortable Reality'"Our firm will look quite different in 2028 and 2035 from today," said Brad Karp, chair of Paul Weiss, The American Lawyer's 2024 Law Firm of the Year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Never Been More Dynamic': Big Law Leaders Reflect on 2024 and Expectations Next YearLeaders from DLA Piper, Sidley, A&O Shearman, Paul Weiss, Fried Frank and Proskauer, among others, weigh in on 2024 trends.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
December 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
For Paul Weiss, Progress Means 'Embracing the Uncomfortable Reality'"Our firm will look quite different in 2028 and 2035 from today," said Brad Karp, chair of Paul Weiss, The American Lawyer's 2024 Law Firm of the Year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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