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Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
March 2, 2023 | North America
"After careful consideration, we have mutually agreed that a combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm," said a joint statement from the firms.
By Patrick Smith | Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 27, 2023 | North America
In an internal memo, the firm cited "macroeconomic conditions" as well as "increased expenses" that surpass the rate of revenue growth this year.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | North America
The firm saw more than $164 million in revenue from its European offices in 2022 and 33% growth in its London office, said firm chair Ira Coleman, who joked that one reason the London office did so well is that "people pay more for the accents." He also said the firm's international haul was up 12%, besting the firm's overall performance.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 17, 2023 | North America
Goodwin chair Robert Insolia said the firm's London office brought in more than $144 million and the Paris office is "one of a handful of leading M&A" practices in France. In addition, Goodwin's recently launched offices in Singapore and Munich fit well into Goodwin's global strategy, he said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 17, 2023 | North America
Shearman's leaders are seeking scale and a path to $3 billion in revenue, but they say the firm doesn't need a merger to survive.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
February 15, 2023 | North America
Firm chair Steve Ellis called it "a landmark year" for the London office, which officially became Proskauer's second-largest office by head count last year.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 13, 2023 | North America
The law firm sees opportunities in financial restructuring, credit, private equity and investigations practices in Boston.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
February 8, 2023 | North America
The firm said it is laying off 26 business professionals and 12 associates, "focused mainly on transactional practice areas most affected by current and projected market conditions."
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
February 6, 2023 | North America
With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, and some law firms demanding a return to the office, more conflicts are arising in law firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 31, 2023 | North America
The New York law firm is now about "a third as profitable as its top competitors," said a former partner, diminishing its ability to hit market compensation for partners and leading to some exits.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
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Duane Morris LLP has an immediate opening for a senior level, highly motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic and growing Employme...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS