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Big Law's Big Fees, Russia Links and Ex-Partner's Crimes Keep Firms in Spotlight

The London Lawyer: Big Law = Big Fees. Clients know it, partners know it, those of us who cover the industry know it. But others remain horrified at rates.
3 minute read

International Edition

New Model Law Firms Growing 3 Times Faster Than Mid-Market Rivals, Research Shows

Analysis by Arden Partners shows that headcount and revenue growth at consultancy-type law firms is outstripping that of traditional rivals at pace, as the newer model goes mainstream.
3 minute read

International Edition

The End of The Beginning For The Pay War

The London Lawyer: The economics no longer support the constant rises, partner sentiment is against it and clients are unwilling to pay for it.
5 minute read

International Edition

Who's Still Afraid of the Big Bad Four?

Since the Big Four started making a big push into Asia about five years ago, their performance in the legal arena has been rather underwhelming. Will the pandemic mark their turning point?
9 minute read

International Edition

Aggressive Billing Rate Increases Appear Likely, but Can Clients Stomach It?

Associate salary increases will likely contribute to higher rate hikes, but law firms will have to navigate clients' own anxieties about inflation.
5 minute read

International Edition

War For Talent, Cost Reductions Top Partners' Concerns, Research Finds

The report by litigation funder Harbour shows how pressing the concerns are for top lawyers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Squire Hands Global Staff An Extra Week's Salary

The one-off bonus excludes the firm's lawyers, but rewards business staff and paralegals following a "successful year" amid uncertainty.
2 minute read

International Edition

Latin America-Focused Legal Consultancy to Accept Cryptocurrency as Payment

Gericó Associates is making the shift after struggling to collect from a law firm in Argentina, where businesses operate under tight capital controls, and at the request of several clients looking for alternatives.
2 minute read

International Edition

To Mandate or Not to Mandate?

Are U.K. firms about to mandate vaccinations? Why did Paul Dolman join Latham? And just how busy are lawyers right now?
3 minute read

International Edition

HSF Joins Ranks of Firms Offering Legal Operations Training

Following firms such as Linklaters and Slaughter and May, the firm will take on five graduates across its U.K., Australia and Asia practices as part of the scheme.
2 minute read

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