Closing in China won’t solve Cadwalader’s problems
Cadwalader’s decision to close its Beijing and Hong Kong offices will provide short-term relief to the firm’s financial results, but it won’t solve the real problems the firm has in the US.
Not like yesterday: Implementing a strategy can be a major challenge
In 9 AD, the Roman proconsul Quinctilius Varus returned to the Germanic provinces with three legions to suppress a tribal rebellion. He had done this successfully three years earlier – but this time, the enemy chose not to fight in the same way and the legions were wiped out. Varus’s last cry was reputed to be: “Ne cras, ne cras” – “Not like yesterday.”
UK 200 rankings revealed: Independent law firms set bar higher than ever
The lower half of this year’s UK 200 generated a total revenue of £1.407bn in 2015/16, a rise of 7.5 per cent on the previous year’s £1.308bn, research by The Lawyer has found.
In-house lawyers need their own space, and law firms need to change their marketing
Disruptive lawyers sounds like a contradiction in terms. However much lawyers like to think they’re a bit maverick, the legal profession is hardly full of Bash Street kids.
Herbert Smith Freehills to move to sole CEO as Rigotti tipped for top job
Herbert Smith Freehills will move to have a sole global CEO in May next year, The Lawyer has learned. The partnership council has nominated current co-CEO Mark Rigotti for the top job.
Simmons bulks up Milan team after Rome closure
Simmons & Simmons has poached two partners from White & Case in Italy, a year after the firm closed its Rome office.
Ashurst global board roles change hands
Ashurst has appointed two new members to its 10-strong board, with London energy partner Jason Radford and Munich finance partner Bernd Egbers making the cut.
Lo♥︎ing legal life: How to communicate calmly during conflict
How we can manage our emotions and the way we communicate in order to remain calm and resolve conflict in a less stressful way.
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Foreign Office legal bills to skyrocket as it turns to leading firms on Brexit trade deals
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been forced to open up its panel to major UK law firms as it seeks expert legal advice on negotiating trade deals in the wake of the Brexit vote, The Lawyer can reveal.
Ince & Co fills gaps in Singapore alliance
Ince & Co has hired a team of four lawyers to bulk out its Singapore alliance after its Singapore managing partner defected to Reed Smith last year.
Morton Fraser banks cash as merger talks continue
Morton Fraser’s LLP accounts revealed the firm has increased its bank balance to £1.6m to help fuel its “investment plans”.
Freshfields muscles in on A&O relationship to advise Misys’ £500m IPO
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising new client Misys on its £500m IPO, with Kirkland & Ellis and Linklaters also picking up mandates.