Molly G Smith

Molly G 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]

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November 07, 2024 | International Edition

What About the Old Partners Who Have No Interest in AI?

New recruits are much more engaged with AI than partners, according to several large law firms, so what can be done?

By Molly Smith

4 minute read

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 Deal

Matthew 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 2025

It 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 Case

The 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 Appointments

The 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 Lawyers

The 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 Deal

The 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 Techem

Elite 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 London

The firm has also hired two other partners in London so far this year.

By Molly Smith

2 minute read