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The Legal Intelligencer

'The World Didn't End This Morning': Phila. Firm Leaders Respond to Election Results

"We're moving into a declining interest rate environment. That would be the case no matter who won the election," said Dilworth Paxson chairman Lawrence McMichael. "The economy has generally been strong, interest rates are coming down, and that's a good thing."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law Leaders, Dealmakers Optimistic About M&A Deal Flow Under Trump, With Caveats

"We expect to see a meaningful increase in M&A activity in 2025 with the change in administration," said Freshfields M&A partner Paul Tiger.
5 minute read

International Edition

Trump Re-election Stirs Big Law Optimism and Caution in London

Donald Trump's second-term victory sparks optimism over his pro-business stance, while London's top partners expect global and domestic uncertainty.
3 minute read

International Edition

Cracking Canada: How International Law Firms Penetrate the Country's Legal Market

None of the U.S. or global giants has much of a presence in the North American country. A&O Shearman and Sheppard Mullin, with their distinct approaches to the market, illustrate how differently firms are servicing clients' Canadian needs.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Simpson Hires M&A Partners From Jones Day, Kirkland

Firm chair Alden Millard said as "demand for high-end M&A services continues to increase," the firm wants as much "bench talent" as it can get as M&A work continues to grow.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Davis Polk, Wachtell Work Multiple Big Deals as Election Economics Become Focus for Dealmakers

In past presidential elections, in the year after Election Day, M&A and debt capital markets activity have diverged in their trajectories. But it's not clear if that will happen again.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Partner Moves to Vinson & Elkins as Co-Head of Strategic M&A

Sebastian Tiller practiced at Simpson Thacher for 19 years, becoming a partner in 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile.
3 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn Leads as Hollywood Duo Sell Minority Stake in Wrexham AFC

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bring more North American investment to the Welsh football outfit.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Sidley Partner Relocates From D.C. to Miami as Firm Pursues Florida Growth

After ranking as Florida's fastest growing law firm last year, Sidley Austin wants to keep the momentum going as it brings in an M&A partner to help balance all its recent associate-level hires.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Legaltech Rundown: Uptime Legal Systems Acquires LexCloud, Spellbook Integrates With Practical Law, and More

An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.
3 minute read

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