Law Firm Mergers | News

Partners at A&O, Shearman Begin Merger Vote, With Approval Widely Expected

By Paul Hodkinson

Insiders have spoken positively of the proposed merger, on which partners at both firms will begin casting their votes... Read More

Law Firm Mergers | Analysis

Asian Law Firms Seek Mergers as 'Critical Mass' Takes On New Meaning

By Jessica Seah

Law firms across Asia are feeling pressure from both foreign and domestic players, prompting them to seek out mergers.... Read More

Commentary

A&O + Shearman: How will Asia Partners Vote?

By Jessica Seah

Partners in Asia seem to be in favor of the merger, and it's not hard to imagine why. With the Asian market experiencing... Read More

Energy and Natural Resources | News

With Energy Sector Demand at 'All-Time High,' Willkie and Other Firms Add Energy Expertise

By Andrew Maloney

"We are seeing big developments in the industry overall related to energy transition and more, and this has brought... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | Commentary

In-House Counsel: Big Law's Clear and Present Danger

By Hugh A. Simons

Hugh Simons looks at the growth of in-house counsel, the future impact of Gen AI and what it will really take to be... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | Features

How Travers Smith Stopped the Partner Exodus

By Charlotte Johnstone

Former insiders spoke of issues around the firm's inflexible lockstep and a perceived lack of global ambition—but... Read More

Capital Markets | News

Simpson Thacher, Freshfields Land Key Roles on Alibaba Subsidiary IPO

By Brian Yap

Cainaio's IPO filing comes six months after Alibaba announced its biggest restructuring since its founding more than... Read More

Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline | News

Met Police Launches Investigation Following Axiom Ince Scandal

By Krishnan Nair

The SRA notifies the police of potential criminality at law firms as part of a referral arrangement. Read More