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International Edition

Hogan Lovells Revamps Africa Practice Leadership

Though none of the new leaders are based in Africa, the move adds two new co-heads to the firm's Africa practice management and elevates the position of the current head of Africa.
2 minute read

Law.com

'Everyone Is Hungry for Work.' A New Generation of Lawyers Is Leading MDLs.

In 2020, lawyers who were 45 or younger made up 46% of appointments to lead counsel and plaintiffs' executive committee in multidistrict litigation, up from 32% in 2016, according to data reviewed by Law.com.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

In the Midst of a Talent War, Lockstep Can't Last—Even at Cravath

The evolution of new leading law firms, and the types of legal work that lead to great profits, have allowed non-lockstep firms to change the game.
10 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Looks Within for Next Chief Financial Officer

Incumbent Peter Hickman will retire after 13 years at the firm.
1 minute read

International Edition

Tis' The Season of the Minefield | Is Well-Being Now on the Back Foot?

Party cancellations may lead to an easier festive break for HR professionals, but are event bans ever a solution to conduct issues?
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Senior Partner Candidate Leaves For HSBC

The veteran partner has left for a vice chair role at the bank.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Midsize Law Firms Are Seeking Mergers Amid Succession Challenges

Karnopp Petersen pursued a merger with Best Best & Krieger to strengthen its future management. Others throughout the U.S. have made similar plans.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

McNees Absorbs Pittsburgh Construction Boutique

The firm is "now better able to serve the comprehensive needs of clients throughout the Pittsburgh region and across Western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and West Virginia," McNees' Brian Jackson said.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Overhauls European Management

The firm has scrapped its Western Europe chair role as part of the changes.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Booming VC Market Fueled Many General Counsel Hires in November

Notable moves during the month also included the resignation of Louise Pentland as PayPal Holdings Inc.'s chief business affairs and legal officer, and the promotion of Lyft GC Kristin Sverchek to president of business affairs.
4 minute read

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