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National Law Journal

As Nonequity Tiers Give Greater 'Compensation Flexibility,' Other Law Firms Will Likely Follow Wilmer

"There's a certain inevitability to it. These firms all need a mechanism for being able to increase the compensation of their highest performers," noted one recruiter.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Window Dressing': How Associates Really Feel About 6-Figure NQ Salaries

Several industry commentators, associates among them, talk about the unpleasant side of the pay war.
6 minute read

International Edition

Latham's Leavers: What Do Big Law Firms Do When Star Partners Quit?

Firms need to do 2 things; neither is easy, writes The Global Lawyer.
6 minute read

International Edition

Former McCarthy Tétrault Partner Wins Unfair-Dismissal Case

The firm failed to convince a U.K. Employment Tribunal that it fired Allan Reason because it didn't have enough disputes work.
3 minute read

International Edition

Top 50 Rankings: Who Are the Highest-Paid NQs in London?

Law.com International has compiled data to show how 50 firms compare in this chart showing the latest pay rates across London's largest law firms.
2 minute read

Law.com

Chicago Firm Accused of Malpractice for Charging $3M in 'Unreasonable Fees,' Providing Bad Advice in Underlying Case

"Unfortunately, in this case the defendants didn't meet the standard of care in the representation of MNR, and so for that reason we felt compelled to bring this complaint," said MNR's current counsel, Amir R. Tahmassebi, a partner of Konicek & Dillon in Chicago.
4 minute read

International Edition

Big Law: Germany's High Stakes Legal Recruitment Game

German law firms are locked in a fierce battle for top talent, with salaries soaring as firms adapt to the U.S. influence and offer perks beyond just pay to attract and retain skilled lawyers.
4 minute read

International Edition

Latest Firms Join Junior Lawyer UK Salary Race

The firms will both be offering in and around £175,000 to London newly-qualified lawyers as of January 1.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

From Big Law to Boutiques, Law Firms Are Raking in Fees From Presidential Campaigns

Covington & Burling and Dhillon Law Group are the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, respectively, so far this year.
5 minute read

International Edition

As It Stands: Who's Leading the UK Top 50 Law Firm Revenue Race?

An up-to-date table showing the performance of all the law firms to have announced results so far.
1 minute read

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