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The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Latham, Ropes, S&C, Cravath and Simpson Advise on Massive Paramount/Skydance Deal

The big entertainment merger, a two-step process that will see the creation of "New Paramount," drew in some of the biggest names in corporate legal work.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Leader: 'Stay True to Foundational Principles'

Current trends—overpaying at the top, avoiding fundamental change, and allowing culture to take a back seat to money—do not constitute a recipe for long-term success.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Weil, Seeking to Expand Private Funds Group, Adds Mayer Brown Partner

Weil's Michael Aiello said the firm is "strategically expanding our private funds practice" and Kristine Koren's arrival "adds new depth to our capabilities."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: As Deal Value Climbed in First Half, Skadden, Latham and Kirkland Top M&A Deal Value Rankings

The top-ranked law firms in M&A have handled bigger deals in the first half of 2024, with Skadden, Kirkland, Latham and Paul Weiss all crossing the $200 billion mark in total deal value.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Lands White & Case Partner to Co-Head Infrastructure Finance Practice

Davis Polk said its infrastructure practice is a "strategic priority," with Elena Millerman representing a "significant addition in the continued buildout" of the team.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Skadden's New York Head of Tax Practice Decamps for Freshfields

Steven Matays is the latest transactional hire at Freshfields, as the U.K.-founded firm pushes to gain market share in the U.S.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell Resists 'Radical' Partnership, Compensation Changes

Leaders of the Wall Street giant detail how they believe their approach to running a law firm—one that is increasingly unique among Big Law elite—is the best path forward for generational success.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Continues Steady Raid of BCLP With Former AUSA Hire

Partner Andrey Spektor followed several former BCLP colleagues to Norton Rose this week.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Wilson Elser Hires Five Partners in Miami From Boston-Based MG+M

The Am Law 200 firm will expand its Miami office physically to accommodate the new team, which includes associates and paralegals and is led by five partners focused on maritime, insurance and products liability.
2 minute read

Pro Mid Market

More Lawyers Are Giving Up Big Law Pay to Move to Midsize Firms. What's Driving Their Departures?

Midsize firms and boutiques are constantly selling their firms as a perfect landing zone for lawyers looking to leave Big Law because of price inflation and bureaucracy. Some firms have been finding increasing success with the selling points as downstream lateral moves have been on the rise.
5 minute read

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