Merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques Creates Largest Law Firm in Asia
The merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques will create Asia’s largest law firm, with over 2,180 lawyers…
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McDermott Will & Emery Set to Open Office in Paris
McDermott Will & Emery will open an office in Paris on May 2, 2011. The addition of the office will…
White & Case Launches Arbitration Practice in Singapore
White & Case, one of six international firms awarded a license to practice in Singapore at the end of 2008,…
Herbert Smith Sees Profits Plummet
City of London law firm Herbert Smith saw profits fall 22% in 2008, plummeting below £1 million ($1.65 million). Partners…
Herbert Smith Avoids Involuntary Redundancies
Herbert Smith, which announced in April a redundancy consultation at its London HQ, targeting 84 positions, will not need to…
Herbert Smith Poaches From Linklaters for Madrid Office
Herbert Smith will launch a new office in Madrid, Spain with a group from Linklaters . Alvaro Sáinz, Miguel Riaño…
The Week in Law Firm Layoffs
This week in law firm layoffs: Schulte Roth & Zabelz; 20 lawyers Duval & Stachenfeld: undisclosed lawyers Schnader Harrison: 8…
Herbert Smith Targets 33 Lawyers, 51 Staff; Freezes Pay
Herbert Smith announced today it has begun a redundancy consultation at its London HQ, targeting 84 positions. The redundancies target…
Herbert Smith Hiring for Hong Kong Practice
London's Herbert Smith is launching a Hong Kong restructuring practice, with a partner recruited from Bermuda's Appleby Global. Michael Barker…
White & Case Will Not Merge With Singapore Firm
White & Case, one of six international firms granted a license to practice Singapore law, has canceled plans to merge…
Herbert Smith’s Top Earner Took Home $2 Million
London-based Herbert Smith’s highest-paid fee earner took home almost £1.4 million (US $1.95 million) last year, the firm’s LLP accounts…