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Kirkland & Ellis Replenishes Ranks with First London Structured Finance Hire

The London hire hails from legal GenAI pioneer Harvey, while the firm has also hired from Milbank in New York.
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UK's Top Partners Billing $1,300+ Per Hour Driven by US Rivals

"We know law firms have been using rates to increase that top line for a number of years and I suppose the question that arises is: 'How much longer is that possible?'"—PwC.
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KWM Files Million Dollar Claim Against Former Global CEO in Hong Kong 

The sum of the claim against Rupert Li comprises three loans worth HK$1 million, HK$2 million and HK$5 million, all granted in 2019. 
2 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

K&L Gates Brussels Hires Senior Antitrust Partner From Gibson Dunn

Lena Sandberg's departure for K&L Gates leaves the U.S. firm with no female partners in Brussels.
2 minute read

International Edition

Latest Exits for Latham as Partner Duo Joins Sidley in London

The latest move comes just two weeks after a five-partner Latham team officially landed at the firm.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Always Find Ways to Improve': Stikeman Elliott's New Chair on AI, International Growth, Talent, Compensation and Other Legal Industry Challenges

Montreal partner Peter Castiel took on the role of chair at the elite Canadian firm this month.
5 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Cuts Partner Promotions for Fourth Year in a Row

The EMEA region dominated the new crop, which will be added to the firm's 800-strong partnership.
4 minute read

International Edition

A&O Shearman Adopts 3-Level Lockstep Pay Model Amid Shift to All-Equity Partnership

The changes follow the news that the firm is to trim its partner numbers and withdraw from certain areas, as elite law firms seek ways to better reward top performers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Aggressive, Assertive: Is There a Private Equity Lawyer Stereotype, and is it Deterring Talented Juniors?

The stereotype of the arrogant, flashy, gregarious PE lawyer gives a limited view of the industry, sources say, as clients nowadays are less focused on personality and more on quality.
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