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Good morning. Private equity firms are finding law firms very attractive investments. We look at Australia to tell you why. Also, Canada's McCarthy Tétrault has lost three Black partners this year, including the chief legal officer. But her replacement, a longtime partner who is openly gay, says McCarthy remains committed to inclusion. And Paul Weiss, which was a Trump target earlier this year before it struck a deal with the administration, is losing prominent litigation partner Jeh Johnson, who headed the Department of Homeland Security in the Obama administration. Johnson is leaving the firm to serve as co-chair of the board of trustees at Columbia University, another Trump target.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Law Firm Management | Analysis

The Allure of Law Firms for Private Equity

By Christopher Niesche

Private equity firms have been actively investing in law firms in Australia, where they say they have the capital and... Read More

 

Diversity | News

McCarthy Tétrault's New DEI Chief Says Firm Unwavering' in Its Commitment to Inclusion

By Gail J. Cohen

Steeves Bujold has taken on the firm's Chief Inclusion Officer role in the wake of departures of three senior Black... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Orrick Hires Another A&O Shearman Partner for Singapore Outfit

By Jessica Seah

Last year, Orrick also hired two other energy and projects lawyers from A&O Shearman's Jakarta office. Read More

 

Intellectual Property | News

Taylor Wessing Snaps Up Pinsent Masons Team to Launch Paris Patent Practice

By Rick Mitchell

The team is led by partner Jules Fabre, who arrives from Pinsent Masons where he led the Paris intellectual property... Read More

 

Law Firm Partners | News

Prominent Paul Weiss Partner Jeh Johnson Plans Exit

By Patrick Smith

The announcement comes less than two months after Paul Weiss struck a deal with President Donald Trump to rescind an... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

UK Top 20 Firm Forges Australian Alliance

By Molly G Smith

While some firms have recently scaled back their presence in the Asia-Pacific region, others are expanding their offerings. Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Paul Hastings Adds Another Key White & Case Partner to Abu Dhabi Team in Strategic Power Play

By Dario Sabaghi

Paul Hastings is strengthening its energy and infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi with the hiring of a fourth White & Case... Read More

 

International Disputes | News

Société Générale Seeks Damages From Clifford Chance in Ongoing $483M Gold Dispute

By Molly G Smith

The French banking giant has filed a claim worth more than £100 million. Read More

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