November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Trump's SEC Overhaul: What It Means for Big Law Capital Markets, Crypto Work"We are starting to see firms focus on capital markets associate hiring in anticipation of increased debt and equity offerings in a decreased SEC regulatory environment," said Lateral Link Managing Director Jesse Hyde.
By Jon Campisi
7 minute read
November 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal
European, US Litigation Funding Experts Look for Commonalities at NYU Event"We do not think or do not deem it necessary that the agreement itself should be disclosed," said Susanne Augenhofer, a professor at the Austrian-based University of Innsbruck and visiting professor at Yale Law School. "Yes to disclosure, but only to the identity of the funder and the fact that a third-party funder is involved."
By Jon Campisi
5 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Announces 19 Partner Promotions"We congratulate these individuals on this milestone achievement," firm co-chairman Matthew Feldman said in a statement. "They have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to our clients and firm, and we wish them continued success."
By Jon Campisi
2 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Dechert 'Spark Tank' Competition Encourages Firmwide Innovation FocusThe competition has received more than 100 pitches in the four years since it launched, and participation extends beyond the lawyer ranks to paralegals, legal assistants and business professionals.
By Jon Campisi
5 minute read
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher Promotes Largest Ever Partner ClassThe firm is promoting 44 lawyers to partner, 12 more than in 2023. Most of the new partners are located in New York but seven of the cohort are in London, including one who is dually based in Brussels, while two are based in Hong Kong.
By Jon Campisi
4 minute read
November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher Names Largest Ever Partner ClassThe firm is promoting 44 lawyers to partner, 12 more than in 2023.
By Jon Campisi
3 minute read
November 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former Perkins Coie Partner Moves to Stradley Ronon in ChicagoRichard Peterson is the second partner to jump from Perkins Coie to Stradley Ronon since July, joining Jesse Kanach, who co-chairs the firm's private investment funds practice.
By Jon Campisi
3 minute read
November 15, 2024 | International Edition
GOP's Washington Trifecta Could Put Litigation Finance Industry Under Pressure"It's certainly not the highest priority right now, but there are a few angles that are maybe appealing to the [Trump] administration," Paul Haskel, a partner with Crowell & Moring, said of the likelihood of tighter regulation.
By Jon Campisi
8 minute read
November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer
GOP Trifecta in Washington Could Put Litigation Finance Industry Under Pressure"It's certainly not the highest priority right now, but there are a few angles that are maybe appealing to the [Trump] administration," Paul Haskel, a partner with Crowell & Moring, said of the likelihood of tighter regulation.
By Jon Campisi
8 minute read
November 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Expected To Follow Milbank's Lead With Associate Year-End BonusesThe bigger question is whether peers will close the compensation gap created by an earlier set of summer bonuses Milbank granted to associates.
By Jon Campisi
5 minute read
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