Law Firm Management | News

Boies Schiller Flexner Names Matthew Schwartz as Chair-Elect

By Dan Packel

Schwartz, who has served as co-managing partner of the firm for three years, will replace David Boies starting in 2025. Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

Layoffs at K&L Gates Hit Associates in 3 US Offices

By Justin Henry

Every year, K&L Gates manages headcount based on "personnel performance, client demand and related reviews," which typically... Read More

Law Firm Bankruptcy and Dissolution | Commentary

From A&O Shearman to India: What We'll Still Be Talking About in Five Years' Time

By Paul Hodkinson

The last 12 months have given the industry law firm collapses, splits, ransomware attacks and scandals, but the year... Read More

Environmental Law | Expert Opinion

Inside COP28: Key Themes From Week 1

By Silke Goldberg and Jannis Bille, HSF

Discussions have focused on delivering loss and damage funding, unlocking climate finance and pushing for a global deal... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

HFW Poaches Baker McKenzie Climate Lawyer in Sydney

By Christopher Niesche

Ruth Dawes latest hire as HFW continues to expand. Read More

Antitrust | Features

Competition Regimes on the Rise in Africa, Ambitious Authorities and the Struggle to 'Keep Up'

By Jennigay Coetzer

While it is not without challenges, the proliferation of antitrust and competition laws across the continent bodes well... Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

'Staggering' Jump in Law Firms Planning to Expand Nonequity Partner Ranks

By Andrew Maloney

The average annual growth in income partner classes at some of the most profitable firms between 2017 and 2022 was 13.4%,... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Two More Clyde & Co Australian Partners Defect, Join Local Firm

By Christopher Niesche

Marcus O'Brien and Jacinta Long join Meridian Lawyers. Read More