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As Law Firms Strive to Grow, Is All the World a Stage?

Global law firms know the days of historic revenue and profit gains are over. So is it any wonder they are scrambling to find new opportunities through mergers, lateral hires and the launch of new offices around the world?
7 minute read

International Edition

What Can the Legal Industry Learn From Prince Harry?

As firms find themselves in the spotlight, a wise strategy is just to be honest, writes the London Lawyer.
6 minute read

International Edition

Shearman (And Others) Playing Catch Up

As the market slows, law firms are coming under pressure to find new ways to give themselves a boost, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Which Law Firms Need Their Leaders More Than Ever Right Now?

Strong leadership is crucial at any time, but when businesses struggle with change, unhappiness or a choppy market, what those at the top do becomes paramount.
6 minute read

International Edition

What's Driving London's Partner Hiring Frenzy?

It's certainly not a busy deal market, writes the London Lawyer. There's something else going on.
4 minute read

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Is There Still Room for 'Old White Guys' in Hong Kong's Legal Industry?

"Old white guys" are being phased out of leadership roles at top foreign firms in Hong Kong, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. While this is, in part, a natural changing of the guard in Hong Kong's legal market, it might also be the mark of China's long arm.
5 minute read

International Edition

How Kirkland and Latham Ruined Lockstep and Caused the Shearman-Hogan Lovells Merger Talks

It is no longer enough to just be profitable, law firms are operating in a 'free agent market' where they need sheer scale to compete on top level hires, writes the Global Lawyer.
7 minute read

International Edition

It Took 20 Years, But Dickson Minto Finally Found Its American Sweetheart

The firm was constantly targeted by US firms wanting to hire its top partners and in 2022 alone received about eight approaches.
4 minute read

International Edition

Sorry, But a Quiet Market Doesn't Mean a Restful Christmas

Despite the slower deal market, additional expectations to be on call through weekends and holidays could mean lawyers work just as much this December, writes The Global Lawyer.
6 minute read

International Edition

Law's 'Anti-Woke' Backlash Is Very Real

The London Lawyer: Some law firm leaders have had enough of hybrid working, ESG is getting tired and, for many, time-honored traditions must be reinstated.
4 minute read

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