Paul Weiss continues its aggressive expansion in London with another high-profile hire from Kirkland & Ellis. Prem Mohan has joined Paul Weiss as a partner and head of European financial services regulation after 10 years at Kirkland. The hire marks the 15th partner hire that Paul Weiss has made from Kirklands as part of its […]
The Big Law Pay News Ben Thomson, Big Law contributing editor The Cravath Scale has become something of the gold standard when it comes to big law pay, but the boutiques are muscling in on the big law pay rates with offers that exceed the Cravath Scale. Boutique law firms like Hueston Hennigan have adopted
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Law Firm SEO: Attract Clients While You Sleep Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel legaltech contributor Ever feel like your law firm is the best-kept secret in town? You’re not alone. In today’s digital jungle, even the most brilliant legal minds can get lost in the noise. But here’s the kicker: with the right SEO strategy, you can
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The Tony Buzbee Profile Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor As if the Hollywood entertainment industry needs more seedy sex shenanigans but Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to unleash a torrent of sordid details about vile goings-on, released by high-stakes, higher profile Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. The allegations against Combs are serious and wide-ranging, including claims
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Taps Alex Spiro Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor In a move that underscores the gravity of his legal predicament, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has enlisted the services of Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro, a law star who continues to rise in the legal galaxy of legal luminaries. The case
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The Law Firm Taking on Corporate Giants Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor In terms of legal careers Yorkshire-bred lawyer Martyn Day has one of the more colourful. The co-founder of US-style, no-win, no-way lawy firm Leigh Day, co-founded by Day, has become synonymous with David-vs-Goliath legal battles. His latest legal escapade is the battle against Harrods
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Rudy Giuliani Disbarrment We saw it coming, but now Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City (“America’s Mayor”) and Trump attorney, has been disbarred in Washington, D.C., following a ruling by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. This decision comes in the wake of similar disciplinary action taken against Giuliani in New York
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Big Law Disrupters Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Two of the most successful big law disrupters, Paul Weiss and Freshfields, have shown their flexibility with a healthy dose of ambitious growth to help reshape the landscape of the global elite legal market. By concentrating on complex, high-profile cases and major corporate and private equity transactions,
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The Key Players and Money In The Murdoch Legal Drama Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor The media world – other than the Murdoch-owned media – is abuzz with the latest chapter in the Murdoch family saga, as a Nevada courtroom becomes the stage for a high-stakes succession battle involving the media patriarch and his family.
Burford’s Drive To Push Legal AI Initiatives Leading litigation finance company Burford Capital has announced the appointment of Travis Lenkner as its new Chief Development Officer, with a role to build the company’s strategic growth, including law firm investment initiatives. Lenkner, who will be based in London, brings a wealth of experience to the position
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