Law firm branding is a major business and top concern for most law firms, particularly big law names like Freshfields which are dropping the ‘Bruckhaus Deringer’ to become a simpler, cleaner “Fresher” Freshfields. The rebranding effort included a modernized wordmark and was designed to reflect the firm’s dynamic culture and forward-looking vision, the firm says. […]
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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An interest move in Florida where some high level litigators, including a couple of powerhouse litigators in Mayanne Downs (pictured) and Jeff Aaron have launched a new law firm that specializes in high-stakes litigation. The firm, Downs Aaron, will have two offices in Florida using ‘concierge-level’ services, which involves providing personalized, high level services to
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‘The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ Advocate In the landscape of legal entrepreneurship, few names shine as brightly as Carolyn Elefant has long been a champion of legal entrepreneurship, as well as a visionary attorney and advocate. She has carved a unique path in the law, championing the cause of solo and small firm practitioners while
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The EB-5 visa offers a unique pathway to U.S. residency through investment, appealing to foreign nationals looking to invest in the U.S. economy while securing a future for themselves and their families in the United States. By investing a minimum required amount into a new or existing U.S. business and creating or preserving at least
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The New Big Law Playbook: Less is More Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor There is a new reality creeping into the world of Big Law and it is the developing practice of closing offices as they move away from the ‘grow or die’ strategy into the consolidation phase. And the reason for consolidation, in large part,
Kamala Harris’s Big Law Friends Leading partners from Hogan Lovells and Morrison & Foerster are to host major fundraising efforts for Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris fundraising campaigns are to be held in both San Francisco and Washington DC, according to a report in American Lawyer. These are part of ongoing efforts by the Biden-Harris team
The Controversial Career of Alberto Gonzales Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer Former US Attorney General and White House Counsel in the Trump presidency, Alberto R. Gonzales is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. The high profile lawyer, whose career has also been marked by controversy – now highlighted by his major political ‘switch’
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Hogan Lovells Closes Offices One thing we all know about the law business is that it is undergoing constant change with mergers, pay hikes to secure legal talent and reducing their global footprint as Hogan Lovells have just announced. Hogan Lovells is to close three of its international offices as part of a strategic realignment.
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Baker McKenzie Disputes Report The Global Disputes Forecast 2024 report recently published by Baker McKenzie highlights several key findings and trends in the global disputes landscape. The full report can be downloaded at this link. The report summary: Economic Pressures and Disputes Economic challenges are expected to drive an increase in disputes across various sectors.
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