Freshfields has big US ambitions but was the only top 20 outfit to publicly support firms targeted by the White House
Plus, Helge Lund’s struggles and Nestlé boss lays into his predecessor
Featuring the most innovative services that lawyers have developed for clients
The brief supporting Perkins Coie includes more than 500 groups but nearly all are small and medium-sized
UK ‘magic circle’ firm boosted by pick-up in dealmaking in Europe and push to compete with Wall Street’s elite
Awards highlights include: generative AI, social mobility in law firms, dealmaking, sustainability and the most innovative law firms and individuals
Law firms are changing how they manage their people and are reinventing their services and delivery models
Automated systems are driving new business for lawyers
Plus, the venture capital firms poised for a potentially massive Wiz payday and private equity retreats from returning cash with NAV loans
Law firm’s hiring spree helps it pull away from ‘magic circle’ rivals in world’s biggest legal market
Legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region are racing to show how they will adapt to the latest tech
‘Magic circle’ law firm raises stakes in the legal battle for talent in London
‘Magic circle’ firm will not seek to claw back money paid to former tax partner sentenced to 3½ years in jail
Ulf Johannemann found guilty by Frankfurt court of aiding and abetting dividend tax fraud
Defence argues Ulf Johannemann should face a suspended jail term for his alleged role in a multiyear tax fraud
Ulf Johannemann’s flawed legal advice was instrumental in alleged €388mn tax fraud, Frankfurt court told
Board members complained about law firm’s high fees and being kept in the dark
Law firm’s former global head of tax tells court he ‘totally failed’ as a lawyer
Frankfurt court indicates most allegations appear merited in trial of law firm’s former global head of tax
The new tech is not just a tool, it is a ‘game-changer’ for law firms. Plus: Pinsent Masons tops the FT 50 most innovative law firms in Europe
Case studies showcase how law firms are innovating as businesses
Rising salary costs and decline in dealmaking hits earnings at City’s international law firms
