by Bruce | August 24, 2005 | Articles, Compensation, Finance, Globalization, Strategy
The Lawyer’s UK 100 listing will be out right after Labor Day, but we have an advance peek at the top 10 today. Linklaters is #1 at £410-million in revenue (US$738-million), up over 8% on strong corporate-department performance. Clifford Chance...
by Bruce | August 22, 2005 | Articles, Cultural Considerations, Finance, Globalization, Leadership, M&A, Strategy
After the weekend’s hiatus, this morning we have a round-up of Coudert post-mortems. Astonishingly, and unforgivably, The New York Times has yet to take note. Unless they’re saving up their ammo for a behind-the-scenes feature, the reaction can...
by Bruce | August 18, 2005 | Articles, Compensation, Cultural Considerations, Finance, Globalization, Leadership, Partnership Structures, Strategy
We note with great sadness the passing of a 150+ year old firm, a pioneer on the international scene in ways many are still trying to emulate. (Also here.) The firm’s demise strikes me as exceedingly unnecessary—given the long perspective—but...
by Bruce | August 15, 2005 | Articles, Finance, Globalization, Leadership, Strategy
Pop quiz: Q.: How many of the AmLaw 100 have a presence in London? A.: 70. Surprised me as well, but apparently the number is only going to rise. Reportedly on the prowl for merger partners in London are Cooley Godward, Heller Ehrman, Proskauer...
by Bruce | August 12, 2005 | Articles, Compensation, Cultural Considerations, Finance, Leadership, Partnership Structures, Strategy
Imagine a highly productive partner with a stand-out book of business that other firms would salivate over, years of experience and accumulated wisdom, and deep ties to blue-chip clients. What are the odds a firm would introduce a clause in its partnership...
by Bruce | August 10, 2005 | Articles, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy
My friend Patrick McKenna, of Edge International, sent me a press release announcing the two winners of this year’s "InnovAction Awards," a contest held annually to identify firms that significantly stand out for initiatives in: (a) client service; (b)...