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A Message From the Editor

Good morning. The week has been filled with news about Big Law talent wars involving such firms as Sidley Austin and Latham & Watkins. We also told you about all the partners who have left A&O Shearman in the wake of the merger of the two firms, and brought you news that BCLP plans to lay off a large number of its business support staff. In addition, we looked at changes taking place in Asia's legal market. And for your weekend fun, we have photos of this week's Middle East Legal Awards. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the weekend.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Sidley Strikes Latham Again as Unprecedented London Partner Raid Continues

By Krishnan Nair

The firm's hiring of 10 Latham partners, in addition to a number of associates, over the last nine months signals its... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

BCLP Prepares Sweeping Job Cuts at Business Support Level

By Jack Womack

The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week. Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Freshfields Maps Out Asia Strategy, Appoints New Asia Head

By Jessica Seah

Matthew O'Callaghan rejoined Freshfields as head of its Asia financial services practice in 2019 after spending 14 years... Read More

 

Initial Public Offerings | Analysis

Will America's Volatility Revive Hong Kong's IPO Market?

By Jessica Seah

If there is a revival, which firms are set to be the biggest winners and losers? Read More

 

Government | Analysis

How Sullivan & Cromwell's Leader Ended Up in the Paul Weiss-Trump Negotiation

By Christine Simmons and Patrick Smith and Dan Roe

The way Bob Giuffra got involved in the White House discussions appears to be in dispute, and a Sullivan & Cromwell... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

A&O Shearman Partner Exits Surpass 60 as Equity Cull Continues

By Jack Womack

Law.com International first reported on the law firm's plans to trim its equity partnership by 10% in September last... Read More

 

Pricing/Billing Rates | Commentary

How Much Longer Can Law Firms Keep Increasing Rates by 10% a Year?

By Paul Hodkinson

Private capital remains incredibly lucrative for top-end law firms, but not for the reasons you would expect. Read More

 

Awards | Event

In Pictures: The Middle East Legal Awards, 2025

By Law.com Staff

The glitzy Dubai event featured over 400 of the industry's top partners, associates, general counsel and in-house lawyers. Read More

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