Lawyer Compensation - General
-
Ashurst Cuts Staff Working Week, Reduces Partner Drawings, Furloughing Staff
By Rose Walker | April 16, 2020
"The health crisis we are seeing in the countries where we operate is unprecedented," says the firm's managing partner.
-
International Edition | Features
How Do Partners Feel About COVID-Driven Pay Changes?
By Hannah Roberts | April 16, 2020
Despite the effects, many partners feel strongly that cutting drawings is the right thing to do.
-
Norton Rose Staff Approve Four Day Week As More Firms Slash Partner Pay, Furlough Staff
By Rose Walker and Meganne Tillay | April 15, 2020
Dentons has slashed its Europe and Central Asia partner distributions, while some of its European board members have offered to take 50% pay cuts.
-
Spanish Firm Raises €20M With Cash Call to Shore Up Finances
By Hannah Roberts | April 14, 2020
The firm said that the move will help it avoid using bank credit to get through the coronavirus crisis.
-
New Managing Partners Step In to Lead DLA Piper in the US
By Dan Packel | April 13, 2020
Chicago-based Richard Chelsey and Los Angeles-based Jackie Kim Park said the firm has focused on preserving job security in its internal response to the COVID-19 crisis.
-
Addleshaws and Simmons To Furlough Staff As More Firms Hold Back Profits
By Hannah Roberts and Meganne Tillay | April 9, 2020
Simmons is also set to furlough staff while other firms including Bird & Bird and Womble Bond Dickinson have also taken measures.
-
Slaughter and May Suspends Partner Pay
By Krishnan Nair | April 9, 2020
The move by the elite firm follows similar decisions across the UK's top tier.
-
Bryan Cave Cuts Pay for Partners and Employees
By Meredith Hobbs | April 8, 2020
While announcing the firm is deferring portions of partner distributions and cutting employee pay by 15%, the firm said it was taking measures "to protect jobs."
-
Eversheds Sutherland Furloughs 39 Staff, Delays Bonus Reviews and Creates Hardship Fund
By Rose Walker | April 8, 2020
The firm is also considering delaying or cutting partner drawings.
-
HSF Latest to Reduce Partner Profits, Suspend Salary Reviews
By Rose Walker | April 7, 2020
The firm has also changed how its bonuses will be distributed this year, as it joins others in dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More From ALM
View Now
View Now
View Now
New York, NY
Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.
Learn More
New York, NY
Legalweek New York explores Business and Regulatory Trends, Technology and Talent drivers impacting law firms.
Learn More
London
Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.
Learn More
The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation (SCI) is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Directo...
Apply Now ›
We are a boutique firm specializing the area of real estate law and handling both litigation and transactional matters. We are seeking an as...
Apply Now ›
Rabb, Hamill, P.A, located in Woodbridge, NJ, seeks an experienced NJ licensed Personal Injury Trial attorney. The successful candidate wi...
Apply Now ›