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International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura, Mori Hamada Assist on KKR's $4B Winning Bid in Japan

Simpson Thacher and Nishimura have both advised KKR on several of its strategic investments in Japan.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Beijing Partner Defects to China's Han Kun in New York

The departure will leave Kirkland with five lawyers including one partner remaining in Beijing.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

At Least a $5M Book of Business: Partner Expectations Tighten

More top law firms have initiated earnings expectations for their equity partners, such as at least $5 million to $7 million in business each year.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Campaign for Judge: 2 San Antonio Justices Compete for Same Seat in Election

San Antonio Court of Appeals Place 3 Justice Lori Massey Brissette, appointed to that seat temporarily to replace a retiring judge, is the Republican choice in a race with incumbent Justice Luz Elena Chapa for Place 4.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

'Everybody Is Holding Their Breath': Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Mixed Earnings in Q3

A "small handful of our clients" are taking "a wait and see approach" toward the upcoming election, though are "prepared to re-engage post-election," said Will Moschella, of Brownstein's government relations department.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Judge Partida-Kipness Faces Candidate Jessica Lewis in Dallas Election

To serve a second term on the Dallas Court of Appeals, Justice Robbie Partida-Kipness must get past Republican candidate Jessica Lewis, a corporate law attorney.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

DC Partner Hiring at Elite Law Firms Lags Behind Other Key Legal Markets

Antitrust practice hiring is "going to be steady, but still be one of the highest lateral move categories that we see going into 2025," noted a Macrae recruiter.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Mastercard CLO Exits After Just 14 Months, Takes Legal Reins of Laser Manufacturer

Rob Beard is departing a financial giant with a stock market value of $477 billion for a much smaller tech innovator with a market value of $15 billion.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Axiom's Arizona Law Firm Hires Transactional Attorney From DLA Piper

The ALSP's subsidiary, which has an alternative business structure license, is expanding its ranks as other states mull regulatory changes.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

You Probably Can't Buy the Insurance Policies That Saved Quinn Emanuel Tens of Millions

Policies like the ones that preserved most of the firm's $185 million fee award against a subsequent 50% reduction are harder to find after recent losses for providers.
4 minute read

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