“Homecoming” Litigator Rejoins Kirkland After Latham Stint
In another headline-making lateral move within Big Law, Kuan Huang, a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep background in complex…
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Latham and Watkins Lures Ropes and Gray’s Ryan Dahl to Lead Restructuring Group
In a significant move to enhance its restructuring and bankruptcy capabilities, Latham & Watkins LLP has successfully recruited Ryan P.…
New York Ethics Panel Declines to Investigate Trump-Linked Law Firm Deals
The New York attorney disciplinary authority has declined to launch an ethics investigation into several prominent U.S. law firms accused…
Hermès Customers Appeal Dismissal in U.S. Birkin Bag Antitrust Lawsuit
A group of California consumers is taking their fight against the French luxury fashion house Hermès International to the Ninth…
Legal Giants Dominate: BigLaw Firms Report Unprecedented Profits
The legal industry’s most prestigious global firms are breaking financial records, with combined revenues soaring to unprecedented levels. According to…
Major U.S. Law Firms Defend Trump Agreements Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
Five top U.S. law firms—A&O Shearman, Cadwalader, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Kirkland & Ellis—have publicly defended…
Latham & Watkins Ends On-Campus Interviews: What It Means for Law Students and the Future of Big Law Hiring
In a groundbreaking move reflecting the shifting landscape of legal recruitment, Latham & Watkins has officially ended its participation in on-campus interviews (OCIs) at…
Latham & Watkins’ 2024 Bonuses: A Record-Breaking Year for Biglaw Associates
Biglaw firms continue to reward their associates generously after a financially successful 2023, with many announcing matches to Milbank’s year-end…
The Transformative Growth of Latham & Watkins’ Energy Practice
A $2 Billion Powerhouse Shaped by AI and Energy Transitions Latham & Watkins’ energy and infrastructure practice, a significant revenue…
Law Firms Navigate Fewer but Larger Deals Amid Global M&A Surge
Leading U.S. and international law firms are handling fewer corporate deals in 2024, but the ones they manage are more…
Clifford Chance Aims to Challenge US Law Firms in the American Market
Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as…
Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands to California
U.S. law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced on Tuesday the opening of new offices in Los Angeles and San…