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1 day ago · 1. Competition from U.S. Law Firms. The entry of high-paying U.S. law firms into the London market has significantly raised the stakes. Firms such as Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins offer ...

Nov 25, 2024 · As year-end approaches, bonus announcements are flooding in from top-tier law firms and elite boutiques alike, creating a ripple effect across the legal industry. Thanks to the Milbank scale ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The Numbers Behind the Trend. According to data from Leopard Solutions, a legal industry analytics firm, 60 of the top 200 U.S. law firms maintained offices in Beijing, Shanghai, or both between ...

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3 days ago · Key Hires Driving the Expansion. The latest phase of Freshfields’ U.S. growth includes the recruitment of Erik Gerding, former SEC Director, as a corporate partner based in Silicon Valley.

Dec 19, 2024 · Year-End Bonuses Remain Standard. Perkins Coie and Hogan Lovells have maintained robust year-end bonuses, with payouts ranging from $20,000 to $115,000 based on seniority.

Jan 1, 2025 · The new year is set to bring transformative changes to the U.S. legal landscape as several high-profile law firm mergers take effect. These consolidations highlight a trend of increasing alignment ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Milbank LLP, a prominent U.S.-based law firm, announced on Friday its decision to close its office in Beijing, marking another significant withdrawal of a major law firm from China’s legal market.