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Clifford Chance's Generation Game: Why Younger Partners are Reticent to Stand for Managing Partner

Many within the firm doubt that calls by its senior partner to encourage the firm's younger generation to stand for the leadership role have worked.
9 minute read

International Edition

'The Great Equalizer': Peloton Is Law Firms' Pandemic Obsession

Lawyers can't stop talking about the high-end exercise bike, and some firms are launching Peloton-centered wellness programs. It's more than just a perk or a fad, they say.
6 minute read

International Edition

The 5 Biggest Gripes Africa In-House Counsel Have With Their Advisers

Several senior in-house lawyers in Africa have shared their biggest frustrations with external advisers.
4 minute read

International Edition

Rather Than Delay Office Returns (Again), One Firm Is Now Keeping Personnel on Standby

While some firms have opted to push their return dates by a few months, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has decided to give personnel three weeks' notice before returning to the office.
3 minute read

International Edition

'Adding Injury to Injury': Lawyers Split on Push To Revamp NDA Use

NDAs face more scrutiny than ever with a UK MP this week backing a campaign to limit them, but several lawyers warn of unintended consequences.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Today's Firms Are Extraordinarily Exploitative': Would You Encourage Your Children to Go Into Big Law?

Lawyers are divided on whether they would encourage their children to pursue a career in the legal profession.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Africa Is the Touchstone For Our Brand': Why Dentons Has Made the Continent Its #1 Priority

"Our ability to get the largest projects in the U.S., or U.K., or Western Europe or China depends often on how we have distinguished ourselves in Africa," says firm chairman Joe Andrew.
5 minute read

International Edition

How a QC and His Six Pandemic Puppies Became Twitter Stars

Allan Compton QC had enough on his plate with virtual hearings during the pandemic. Then his golden retriever had six puppies...
3 minute read

International Edition

'Do it for Julian': DLA Piper Partner Bikes Across the US To Honor His Late Son

After losing his 20-year old son to a rare cancer, DLA Piper partner Alec Fraser is raising money for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by biking over 4,500 miles across the country.
6 minute read

International Edition

Clients Want Secondees. But Where Have They All Gone?

A 'secondee shortage' has left several general counsel feeling neglected, with the few available lawyers reserved for the very largest clients.
4 minute read

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