US-based Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has had a profit increase in its London office with a reported profit margin for the firm of over 70 per cent, according to a report in Legal Business. Quinn Emanuel, a LawFuel list prestige firm, is an aggressive litigator that suffered a major talent loss when three senior […]
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Chuck Kellner* The legal industry has earned its cautious reputation to “watch and wait” before adopting technology. But forward-looking organizations, the companies we work with and in the world around us, can’t move slow on technology adoption. The proliferation of digital media enables more ways to communicate faster and more effectively, and the implications for
Big law legal leaders see flat demand ahead for the law profession, with competition for clients and legal talent
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Morrison Foerster have announced the joining of their firm by IP litigation boutique Durie Tangri, which commenced on 1 January 2023. Durie Tangri have an impressive reputation for their work in IP litigation, including complex civil litigation and work in technology and life sciences litigation. Thirty six lawyers are joining the firm. Durie Tangri was
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Paul Hastings expands its London law office with new hire
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Big Law’s Milbank LLP has bought the London office of Scottish-based Dickson Minto, the long-established law firm. The Lawyer reported the news of New York-based Milbank’s acquisition of the firm, which was founded in 1985 and has seven partners in the London office. Firm co-founder Alastair Dickson will not join Milbank and the firm’s Edinburgh
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Seyfarth has elected the first woman to lead the firm in its 77 year history. Lorie Alman, a leading employment and discrimination lawyer was elected as the Chicago-based law firm’s next chair and managing partner. Almon has been co-managing partner of Seyfarth’s New York office since 2005, and also serves as a member of the
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Following the recent report that women were slipping behind in the senior law stakes in Australia law firms, two major Big Law firms have announced female leaders. Clayton Utz has appointed Emma Covacevich as Chief Executive partner, the first in the firm’s history. Board Chair Karen O’Flynn said Emma was well placed to lead our firm through
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High profile lawyer and presidential contender Michael Avenatti, 51, has been sentenced to 14 years’ prison for the theft of millions of dollars from clients and tax fraud. Avenatti is currently serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to four counts of wire fraud. The full press statement from the US Attorney relating to the
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