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White & Case Among Trio of US Firms Announcing Global Partner Promotions
Cleary Gottlieb and Ropes & Gray have also elevated people across their global offices.
Big Law Mergers: How to Catch a Falling Knife
History suggests that acquiring a "falling knife firm" can be accretive for the acquiring firm but that it requires something of the order of a 30% reduction in the equity partner ranks at the acquired firm, Hugh Simons writes.
Deal Watch: IPOs Not Coming Back in 2023
Wilson Sonsini's Michael Nordtvedt noted that boards and management teams are "leaving optionality for IPOs in the second half of 2024."
Big Law Firms Call on Top Law Schools to Condemn Anti-Israel Protests, Harassment
A group of more than 200 leading law firms implored law schools to reign in "anti-Semitic activities" on campus as Israel's response to the Oct. 7 attacks draws protest worldwide.
Partners Reluctant to Merge Can Tank Firms' Chances at Growth, Survival
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan missed its window of opportunity to find a merger partner, and now the firm is shutting down. Could leaders have done anything to secure greater support for their plans?
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Anatomy of a Merger: Strategies and Techniques for Negotiating Corporate Acquisitions
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How Big Law Mergers Succeed: The Quiet Part Out Loud
In short: mergers between healthy firms work, Hugh Simons explains, detailing data that shows adding an unhealthy firm into the mix is a recipe for multi-year declines in PEP rank.
Deal Watch: Paul Weiss, Wachtell Lead $53B Energy Deal. How Many More Can We Expect?
"There may not be many mega-deals left, but we are likely to continue seeing consolidation in the industry," observed Luis Gomar, partner at Paul Hastings.
Deal Watch: Something Is Amiss in Hong Kong
Anemic deal activity has law firms adjusting their staff levels and strategy in the region.
In-House Counsel: Big Law's Clear and Present Danger
Hugh Simons looks at the growth of in-house counsel, the future impact of Gen AI and what it will really take to be an equity partner in Big Law moving forward.
The China Dilemma: Should Law Firms Call It Quits?
U.S. leaders are finding it harder to justify substantial presences in China.TRENDING STORIES
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