Big Law

Law Firm Enhances Legal Operations To Heighten Client Value

Big Law, Law Firm Management, Press Releases /

Barnes & Thornburg Enhances Legal Operations Amidst Growing Demand New Chief Legal Operations Officer Jared Applegate leads multidisciplinary team focused on delivering value above and beyond what clients expect INDIANAPOLIS (March 6, 2019) – Continuing its strong commitment to building sustainable, outcome-driven partnerships with clients, Barnes & Thornburg has announced the formal launch of its Legal […]

Law Firm Enhances Legal Operations To Heighten Client Value Read More »

Freshfields Announce New Leadership for Global Financial Investors Group

Big Law, Press Releases /

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has announced new leadership for its Global Financial Investors (GFI) group.   The changes will see Charles Hayes take the helm as joint leader of the GFI group globally from 1 May 2019 alongside Markus Paul.  In December this year, Arend von Riegen will succeed Markus whose term will end after

Freshfields Announce New Leadership for Global Financial Investors Group Read More »

Lawdragon Lists Wilson, Bernstein in 2019 Guide of America’s 500 Leading Lawyers

Big Law, Lawyers, Press Releases /

Manatt’s Donna Wilson, CEO and Managing Partner-elect and leader of the privacy and data security group, and Bill Bernstein, leader of Manatt Health, were named to The 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. This annual guide recognizes the best attorneys in a wide range of practice areas and geographic regions.  Now in its 14th year, The Lawdragon 500 guide is

Lawdragon Lists Wilson, Bernstein in 2019 Guide of America’s 500 Leading Lawyers Read More »

Why General Counsel Need Smart Technology to Work Smarter

Big Law, Briefing, Briefings /
corporate lawyer

The expanding role of General Counsel (or In-House Counsel) has expanded considerably in recent years, just as in-house legal departments have increasingly handled work undertaken by outside law firms. As a recent Thomson Reuters article pointed out the role of the modern General Counsel is as a “lawyer-statesperson” who is also a technical expert, “a

Why General Counsel Need Smart Technology to Work Smarter Read More »

Boston Law Changes With “Headline Grabbing” MOFO Entrance

Big Law, Headlining, Law Firms, US Law /

Boston Law has just changed with the announcement of a big move by Big Law giant Morrison & Foerster who have announced that they are entering the market after their two most successful years ever. The firm is extending its resources in life sciences and technology, as well as providing additional capabilities in its venture

Boston Law Changes With “Headline Grabbing” MOFO Entrance Read More »

DLA Piper tops Mergermarket, Thomson Reuters league tables

Big Law, Press Releases /
law firm mergers

January 9, 2019 – For the ninth consecutive year, DLA Piper earned the top legal advisor ranking globally for overall M&A deal volume, according to Mergermarket‘s league tables. DLA Piper was also ranked number one by Thomson Reuters in its 2018 M&A deal volume ranking. With these results, DLA Piper consolidates its position as a leading global legal advisor.

DLA Piper tops Mergermarket, Thomson Reuters league tables Read More »

UK Boutique Law Firms Who Are Avoiding the Billable Hour

Big Law, Headlining, Law Firms /

John Bowie – The burden of the billable hour for lawyers has been something that is increasingly being shrugged off by new-age law firms intent upon finding ‘a new way’, such as London’s new legal boutique Trowers & Hamlins. Based in the trendy Atrium in Camden’s markets, the four lawyer firm arose from the disenchantment

UK Boutique Law Firms Who Are Avoiding the Billable Hour Read More »

Scroll to Top