CMS has something that everyone will want
Radical, bold and something everyone will remember; we’re not talking about the latest policy proposal to emerge from the ongoing election, but CMS’s bid to create the world’s most memorable office. Now we’ve obviously not visited every office in the world (yet), but we do see our fair share. A mass upgrade has been taking […]
DWF’s de-listing success is Gateley’s loss
Gosh, it’s been all go at DWF these past few years. Back in March 2019, the firm became the first legal business to list on London’s Main Market. Since then it has navigated through at least four redundancy consultations, revamped its operating model to embrace combined profit centres in 2021 and made some bold geographical […]
The other Paul firm has taken a breather
There are two very large US firms out there with the name Paul in their title – and both have their own London expansion story to tell. While Paul Weiss has really revved up its efforts over the past year, Paul Hastings has taken a moment to reflect on what it has achieved. Over 2023, […]
The first $1bn US firm in the City is almost here
Military historians know all about the idea of a war on two fronts but they’re not the only specialists familiar with the concept. Over the past decade, more than a few leaders of UK law firms may also have felt doubly embattled, tasked with defending their home patch from overseas-headquartered firms that also regularly pinch […]
Lateral hiring in London is punishing homegrown partners
“Partners want to maintain the partnership as a ‘special’ thing, and that is their right as owners of the business. However, you’ve got to be careful that it doesn’t become some sort of exclusive club – that only alienates people.” This is the sentiment of one UK managing partner who’s concerned that some associates are […]
Phone vs Whatsapp: UK200 firm assesses lawyer-client communication
Junior lawyers at regional outfit Howes Percival are being encouraged to adopt a greater range of communication methods with clients, as firms seek to address generational differences between associates and partners. The firm, with locations across Cambridge, Leicester, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich and Oxford, said it is responding to changing behaviours in both clients and associates. It is encouraging its […]
Newcastle, Chelsea and Everton tipped to back Man City in Premier League clash
Newcastle United, Chelsea and Everton are backing Manchester City to varying degrees in its case against the Premier League, The Lawyer can reveal. Manchester City is challenging the Premier League’s rules, including its Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, in an arbitration set to kick off on Monday. As shareholders in the League, the Premier League’s […]
Six make the grade in Travers promotions
Travers Smith has revealed a cohort of six partner promotions in its latest round. This round marks an increase of one from last year’s five, after a drop of nearly half compared to Travers’ largest partner cohort to date of 11 in 2022. The promotions cover a broad range of practice areas including Ingrid Hodgskiss […]
Freshfields and Slaughters join the fray in latest Manchester City spat
City giants Slaughter and May and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are at the heart of an arbitration between Manchester City and the Premier League. Manchester City has long been battling the League over various matters related to the club’s spending. It is set to challenge the Premier League’s rules in a three-member arbitration, set to kick […]
Goodwin ups NQ salary to £175,000
Goodwin has surpassed the newly-qualified solicitor pay offered by US firms Kirkland & Ellis and Vinson & Elkins, by upping its rates to £175,000. Pay for NQs increased from £161,500 from the start of June, a jump of nearly £15,000. Kirkland and Vinson & Elkins currently pay their NQs just over £173,000. Goodwin is also […]