Legal News & Industry Insights

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Baker Donelson Adds 14 Lawyers From Akerman to Open Winston-Salem Office
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz launches a new office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, adding 14 attorneys from Akerman.
December 16, 2025
The Cautionary Tale of King & Wood Mallesons’ Split May Also Mark the Triumphant Return of China’s Legal Trailblazer
King & Wood’s split from Mallesons will not make it less of a competitor in Greater China.
December 16, 2025
Kirkland Adds Vinson & Elkins Corporate Partner in Dallas
Kirkland & Ellis added Vinson & Elkins partner Alex Robertson as a corporate partner in Dallas.
December 16, 2025
With Law Firm Capital Needs Rising, PE May Join Established Finance Options
As expense pressures continue to escalate across BigLaw, law firms now require additional liquidity to address everything from attorney compensation...
December 16, 2025
Freshfields’ US Revenue Breaks $600M
Freshfields’ U.S. revenue reached £473.3 million ($634.7 million) in the last financial year.
December 16, 2025
Dentons advises a syndicate of lenders on €537m refinancing of AFI projects
A group of lenders, including Erste Group Bank AG, Banca Comercială Romě S.A., Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Raiffeisen Bank International AG,...
December 16, 2025
Elsberg Baker Exceeds, Cohen Ziffer Matches Atty Bonuses
Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC, a trial boutique, stated on Monday that its employees will receive an additional $226,250 this...
December 16, 2025
First-Year Law School Enrollees Increase 13% Since 2023
Enrollment in the first year has increased by 7.9% since 2024. J.D. enrollment has increased by 4% since 2024. Enrollment...
December 16, 2025
Biglaw’s Latest Transatlantic Merger Will Be Complete Come May 2026
The motivation for this was to be able to offer transatlantic services that complement their own business, which is cross-border...
December 16, 2025
Gibson Dunn Advised CenterOak Partners and Turf Masters Brands on Sale of Turf Masters Brands
Gibson Dunn provided guidance to CenterOak Partners LLC and Turf Masters Brands, Inc. regarding Turf Masters Brands’ sale to ExperiGreen...
December 16, 2025
Honigman Advises Lendistry as it Receives $100MM Debt Facility from KeyBank: Law Firm, Attorneys, Lawyers
Lendistry, a tech-enabled small company lender, grant administrator for both public and private organizations, and resource for undercapitalized entrepreneurs, recently...
December 16, 2025
Barbara Becker Discusses Significance of Being a Woman in Law Firm Leadership with the Financial Times
Gibson Dunn Chair and Managing Partner Barbara Becker recently spoke with the Financial Times (subscription required) about recognizing the value...
December 16, 2025