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The Story of Big Law’s Year—as Told in Commentaries

The most popular columns of 2024 do a pretty good job of explaining the trends of the last 12 months.
4 minute read

International Edition

Big Law Walks a Tightrope But Herbert Smith Freehills Refuses to Lose Its Footing

Law firms must strike a balance to make sound decisions, even when politics come into play. Last week HSF demonstrated it would not fall off the high wire, writes The Global Lawyer.
8 minute read

International Edition

Luxembourg Hot, Beijing Not: In Today’s Cutthroat Market, Regions Need a Business Case

Whether or not a law firm is steadfastly ‘global’, leaders are scrutinizing their geographical spread much more closely, writes the Global Lawyer.
4 minute read

International Edition

Class Actions at the Crossroads: A Gold Rush or a Gamble?

The decision by class action disruptor Pogust Goodhead to cut jobs in London and Brazil offers an insight into the challenges facing the international class actions market.
6 minute read

International Edition

Stars and Gripes: Merging Firms Need a ‘Superstar Culture’ to Crack the U.S.

Herbert Smith Freehills and others need to adopt a Paul Weiss-style focus on key individuals if they want to compete in America
6 minute read

International Edition

Stars and Gripes: Merging Firms Need a ‘Superstar Culture’ to Crack the U.S.

Herbert Smith Freehills and others need to adopt a Paul Weiss-style focus on key individuals if they want to compete in America
6 minute read

International Edition

America Voted. What's Next For Big Law?

It's difficult to predict what will happen once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States but it's fairly certain that whatever he does, Big Law will be busy, the Global Lawyer writes.
5 minute read

International Edition

All Eyes on America

On November 6, whether it's Harris' or Trump's America that the world wakes up to, little will change the fact that Big Law is retreating westward, writes The Global Lawyer.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Price of Time: Should Law Firms Sell Minutes or Value?

As the legal industry grapples with the rise of AI, the once-immutable billable hour faces unprecedented scrutiny.
4 minute read

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.
4 minute read

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