Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the government
Plus, how one of KKR’s big investments in Europe turned sideways and Silver Lake completes a Hollywood mega-deal
Capitulation of Paul Weiss strikes fear in American legal boardrooms
Chair Brad Karp defends decision to cut a deal with White House in note to colleagues
New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US president
The UK expansion of the quintessential New York firm is a long-term bet on the importance of English commercial law
Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients
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Law firms are changing how they manage their people and are reinventing their services and delivery models
New York legal firm hires David Holdsworth as it keeps up rapid expansion in Europe
Co-head of financial institutions practice David Hepp heads off to Paul Weiss
Move underscores group’s booming growth and is a welcome sign for the city’s commercial real estate market
Growth, the ideal size and generative AI are key questions for US law firm leaders
Legal challenges force rethink on hiring policies and diversity programmes
New York company hires lawyers from Chicago-based outfit in bid to build European private equity practice
Plus, the money-laundering scandal that has shaken Singapore’s reputation and an FT investigation into mysterious football sponsors
More partners set to move as firm signals its ambition with expanding London office
Law firms are fracturing partnerships by raiding each other for talent in London and New York
Elite firm poaches private equity and debt finance specialists as competition for top hires intensifies
Veteran dealmaker had advised on major deals during his 17-year tenure at Wall Street investment bank
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Case studies showcase how law firms are innovating as businesses
Awards highlights include: digitisation, and the most innovative law firms and individuals
