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Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
February 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
In the last week, Big Law handled a rash of debt offerings and SPAC combinations, as dealmakers focus on the work that is available.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
February 7, 2023 | Daily Business Review
While Big Law steered a few big announced mergers in the last week, mega deals continued to trickle. A slowdown in leverage finance deals was partly behind last year's drop in M&A. And it may continue this year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
February 6, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, and some law firms demanding a return to the office, more conflicts are arising in law firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
John O'Neil, who heads Kirkland's investment funds group, said the firm "couldn't be more bullish on the future growth potential for this industry."
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Once an Am Law 10 law firm, Shearman & Sterling is now playing catch-up as it pursues scale and a transformative merger.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
January 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin's dual moves this month will likely signal how the Am Law 200 will grow this year—forcing out lawyers in currently low-growth areas while prioritizing growth in other practices.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Amgen's buy of Horizon for $27.8 billion salvaged another slow week in M&A, but dealmakers expect activity to pick up in 2023.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 5, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Macroeconomic factors and uncertainty have driven down deal flow and size, but while there may be some challenging times ahead, no one is ready to say the sky is falling—yet.
By Patrick Smith | Trudy Knockless
6 minute read
November 2, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The law firm had been representing Ye in at least two federal court cases.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel finally confirmed on Friday it is cutting ties with Ye.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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