Power Rankings (Plus): Bionic Boutiques Are Already Uncoupling Dollars From Hours | The American Lawyer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/04/24/power-rankings-plus-bionic-boutiques-are-already-uncoupling-dollars-from-hours/ Credit: Александр Марченко/Adobe Stock ANALYSIS Susman’s dominant outperformance in 2023 is suggestive of broader and structural change arriving in the big leagues. April 24, 2024 at 04:00 PM 3 minute read…

Smith Gambrell Sees Revenues Grow, Profits Fall Amid 2023 Merger | Daily Report Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2024/04/24/smith-gambrell-sees-revenues-grow-profits-fall-amid-2023-merger/ Stephen M. Forte managing partner and chairman of the executive committee of Smith, Gambrell & Russell. (Courtesy photo) NEWS “We viewed ’23 as an important investment year for us to bring more scale…

Blank Rome is preparing to defend Chiquita Brands International against accusations that the banana grower knowingly financed death squads in Colombia. Michael Cioffi, the chair of Blank Rome’s Cincinnati office and a partner who specializes in mass torts and complex disputes, will face off against multiple plaintiffs firm attorneys from…

Seeking to take advantage of a larger international platform, all but three members of Munger, Tolles & Olson’s deal and finance teams are leaving this week to join Baker McKenzie, the latter firm announced Wednesday. Consisting of nine partners, two of counsel and six associates in the M&A, private equity,…

A 60-year-old litigation law firm in Atlanta that defended corporations against high-profile personal injury lawsuits has shuttered, with some partners separating. The four partners leading Mabry & McClelland closed the firm’s doors earlier this month as they moved on to larger firms and mediation practices, said former Mabry managing partner…

While competition is intense across the global legal industry, the Middle East has the added issue of competition between regions. Much of that jostling has been between cities and states keen to handle transactional and disputes work. Now, some think Saudi Arabia’s regional headquarters programme will reshape the market. Firms…