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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

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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

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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

International Edition

'Who By Fire?': Reflecting On Law Firms in a Tumultuous Year

In a year punctuated by law firm mergers, office closures, and wars, law firms might want to take time to reflect on what has transpired and what they might see in the coming year, writes The Global Lawyer. Even in an industry that acts like it knows where it's going, there are no certainties.
7 minute read

International Edition

What About Wachtell? The Link Between Growth and Profits

Research shows a correlation between revenue growth and PEP growth, which has implications for smaller, high-quality firms, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Best Measure of Success: Revenue, Reputation, or Relationships?

Law firms are redefining success by incorporating metrics beyond revenue and profits, including social media presence, diversity, and client relationships. While financial growth remains crucial, other benchmarks play an increasingly important role in measuring performance, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Is the Global Elite Bigger Than We Think?

The Global Elite is merely a concept—one that is ill-defined and may not actually exist. But Big Law is behaving as if it does, and everyone wants to be a part of it, writes The Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Latest Law Firm Office Closures Are Just the Beginning

Moves by A&O Shearman and Hogan Lovells show Big Law's strategy has changed, with the relative importance of smaller markets diminishing, explains the Global Lawyer
5 minute read

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