Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson is the Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International and of all ALM Global Coverage. Before joining the company in late 2018, he was the Deputy Editor and Comment Editor of Financial News, part of Dow Jones. He has also held roles as Acting Editor of Financial News and Editor of Private Equity News and has written for The Wall Street Journal as well as numerous private equity publications in the U.S. Before that he was a reporter covering the U.K. legal market. [email protected]

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November 13, 2024 | Law.com

HSF-Kramer Levin Tie-Up Offers 5 Insights Into Modern-Day Mergers

The Herbert Smith Freehills agreement with Kramer Levin follows a set path that is becoming the norm for law firm combinations.

By Paul Hodkinson

7 minute read

November 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin-HSF Deal Offers 5 Insights Into Modern-Day Mergers

The Herbert Smith Freehills agreement with Kramer Levin follows a set path that is becoming the norm for law firm combinations.

By Paul Hodkinson

7 minute read

November 13, 2024 | International Edition

HSF-Kramer Levin Deal Offers 5 Insights Into Modern-Day Mergers

The Herbert Smith Freehills agreement with Kramer Levin follows a set path that is becoming the norm for law firm combinations.

By Paul Hodkinson

7 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Law.com

HSF and Kramer Levin Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin, HSF Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2024 | International Edition

HSF and Kramer Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 07, 2024 | International Edition

Pro Bono Week: The View From the 3 UK Charities

The CEOs of the U.K.'s three main pro bono charities explain what they have been working on and what's ahead.

By Yasmin Batliwala MBE, Rebecca Wilkie, Rebecca Wilkinson

5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Letter From London: How to Avoid a Money Laundering Scandal

A compliance crackdown has left many floundering, writes Paul Hodkinson, who asked the largest firms about how big their anti-money-laundering teams are.

By Paul Hodkinson

4 minute read

November 01, 2024 | International Edition

The People That Make Us: A Photoshoot with Clifford Chance

This week, Law.com International is featuring photos and interviews with junior talent across Clifford Chance's U.K. corporate team, as part of a series to showcase the teams behind the scenes.

By Law.com International

7 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Buzzwords, Bad Wine & Broken Social Contract: The Rise of Boring Legal Conferences

Important topics are shuffled off the agenda, speakers become noncommittal on stage, some agenda items become 40-minute infomercials.

By Terra Potter

5 minute read


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