Molly Smith
Molly joined Law.com International as a reporter in July 2024 after a couple of years working in business development and following the completion of a degree in journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London. [email protected]
October 17, 2024 | 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.
By Molly Smith
5 minute read
October 11, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firm Leaders Advise on £1.1B Tritax EuroBox DealMatthew Elliott at Kirkland and Karen Davies at Ashurst are advising on the Brookfield offer for the real estate company.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 10, 2024 | International Edition
Kenya to Host Inaugural African Legal Technology & Innovation Awards in 2025It is the first awards of its kind, to take place in Kenya.
By Molly Smith
1 minute read
October 09, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland & Ellis Triumphs in High Court Cancer Treatment Patent CaseThe patent concerns a treatment for prostate cancer.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 08, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Freshfields and White & Case Make C-Suite AppointmentsThe top appointments come as Big Law firms look increasingly to non-lawyers to marshal growth and growth strategies.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 06, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Launches GenAI Training Programme for LawyersThe move follows mandatory foundational GenAI training, which the firm says was completed by over 80% of its staff.
By Molly Smith
3 minute read
October 03, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters, Slaughter and May and Eversheds Advise on Morrisons Property DealThe deal reflects the increasing popularity of bespoke long-dated financings.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 02, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters, Freshfields, Kirkland & Ellis, Paul Weiss and Latham & Watkins Act on €6.2B Acquisition of Energy Firm TechemElite teams have swarmed around one of the largest European buyouts of 2024.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
October 01, 2024 | International Edition
Alston & Bird Secures Orrick Partner Hire in LondonThe firm has also hired two other partners in London so far this year.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
September 27, 2024 | International Edition
Macfarlanes Remains Number 1 UK Firm By Profit Margin, Rankings ShowThe U.K.-only firm came in slightly ahead of Freshfields, while firms including Hill Dickinson and Simmons & Simmons ranked highly.
By Molly Smith
2 minute read
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