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Law Firms Turn to 'Golden Handcuffs' to Curb Partner Movement

Many firms are increasingly implementing strategies such as clawbacks and deferred compensation to discourage partners from leaving, noted legal recruiter Mike Parrillo.
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International Edition

Clifford Chance Loses Two More Key German Real Estate Partners As Focus Shifts to Cross-Border Deals

Clifford Chance’s head of real estate in Germany and a senior partner are departing amid a market slump; three real estate partners have departed in as many months.
2 minute read

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Herbert Smith Hires 10-Lawyer Team from Orrick Germany, Including 3 Partners

The entire 10-person corporate team from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe will be based in Düsseldorf as Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens cross-border practice.
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McDermott Adds Another Partner in London As UK Growth Continues

The arbitration partner is the US firm's eleventh lateral hire in the U.K. capital over the last twelve months.
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DLA Piper Partner to Head Up Two New Dentons Practices in Brussels

January has marked an unusually busy month for the city’s legal market.
2 minute read

International Edition

In the US, the Gloves Are Off in the Battle for Top Partner Talent

Some law firms have also kicked up the battle for rising talent, armed with newly launched or expanded nonequity tiers. All is fair in the battle for top talent and adding market share.
7 minute read

International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland Hires EY Vet to Lead Firm's Captive ALSP in US

The firm also unveiled its first U.S. chief strategic recruiting officer this week.
5 minute read

International Edition

Fried Frank Adds Latest Goodwin Partner to London Ranks

The partner is following in the footsteps of several of his former Goodwin colleagues who defected to Fried Frank last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Hires 7-Lawyer Team to Beef Up ESG Practice in Brussels

Fieldfisher had the largest team covering EU regulatory, competition, international trade and energy matters in Belgium in 2021.
2 minute read

International Edition

Fidal Launches Disputes Practice; Pinsent’s Paris Arbitration Partner Jumps to Boutique Firm, Plus Other French Moves 

Two French IP law boutiques merged; Hogan Lovells hired a projects and infrastructure attorney from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes promoted three counsel to partner.
5 minute read

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