Lawyer Compensation - General
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Skadden 'Paid Out More Than $5m' For Top Freshfields Hire
By Rose Walker | October 2, 2020
The figure shows the challenge facing Freshfields in its attempts to hold onto highly-regarded partners.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Says It Underpaid Some Graduates in Australia
By Christopher Niesche | September 25, 2020
The underpayments were uncovered by HSF's own investigation.
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International Edition | Commentary
Freshfields' Cultural Revolution Has Started, But Lockstep Stands in the Way
By Krishnan Nair | September 25, 2020
The election of Georgia Dawson as senior partner can help the firm lift itself out of this murky period, but the lockstep issue has the force to scupper progress.
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Freshfields Hands Out Special US Associate Bonuses
By Rose Walker | September 24, 2020
The firm is attempting to remain competitive in the US, where several firms have handed out the incentives.
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Tossed but Not Sunk: Survey Gives a First Look at French Firms' Response to COVID-19
By Anne Bagamery | September 23, 2020
A study of 200 international and French law firms showed predictable financial declines but also a "surprising" level of solidarity and leadership, according to the Paris-based consulting firm that conducted the study.
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Sullivan & Cromwell, Debevoise, Simpson Thacher Roll Out Bonuses
By Dylan Jackson | September 22, 2020
Sullivan & Cromwell, which reportedly laid off 50 staff members in July, joins firms such as Venable and Baker McKenzie in balancing costs against compensation.
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The 2020 Global 100: Ranked by Profits Per Equity Partner
By ALM Staff | September 21, 2020
Slaughter and May was the highest-ranking non-U.S. firm, at 24th.
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Littler Reinstates Pre-Pandemic Pay, Joining Other Big L&E Firms
By Patrick Smith | September 17, 2020
The international firm is making its lawyers and staff in the U.S., Mexico and Canada whole after months of reduced compensation.
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Milbank Matches Bonus Scale, Will Pay Out Extra For Top Performers
By Christine Simmons | September 17, 2020
The firm's move, following Davis Polk's announcement, will likely spur other law firm partnerships to consider matching. The bonus comes on top of what the firm plans to offer at year-end, which they said will likely equal last year's year-end bonus.
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Davis Polk, Cooley to Reward Associates With Special Bonuses
By Dan Packel | September 15, 2020
Other U.S. firms are making the move or considering it.
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