FINANCIAL RESULTS
HSF sees profit fall but new CEO says 'underlying strengths' are encouraging
Justin D'Agostino highlights regional successes, says pandemic curbed revenue
Global
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Taylor Wessing's global growth continues as revenue climbs for third straight year
Firm's profit per equity partner declines but still clocks in at second highest on record
FINANCIAL RESULTS
HFW posts strong financial results as international expansion continues
Firm sees healthy rise in profits and double-digit PEP gains as sector-focus pays off
PARTNER PROMOTIONS
Simmons promotes six to partnership in slimmed down round as annual results show steady growth
More than half of partner promotions were women, underscoring firm's commitment to diversity
COMMENTARY
Managing partners need a break to avoid 'leader fatigue' from pandemic pressures
Simon Marshall, of TBD Marketing, suggests law firm leaders should take time out to survey their strategic horizons this summer
DATA PRIVACY
US-EU data sharing agreement struck down by the European Court of Justice
Latest privacy litigation involving Facebook and the US-EU Privacy Shield could impact global trade, lawyers say
PARTNER HIRES
Boies Schiller hires bankruptcy duo as firm prepares for Covid-19 economic fallout
Arrivals come as Boies Schiller loses another senior lawyer to King & Spalding
PRIVATE EQUITY
Private equity firms increasing scrutiny on legal spend amid Covid-19 pandemic
Majority of in-house counsel at buyout firms say their legal bills are not transparent
CORONAVIRUS
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to close Beijing office and cut up to 40 London staff
Job losses in UK capital part of 'targeted reductions' as firm-wide 15% pay cut is halved for remainder of year
APPOINTMENTS
Around the House: lawyers secure top roles at AXA XL and Coinbase
This week's in-house moves include Facebook deputy GC Paul Grewal taking a cryptocurrency role and former Lloyd's GC Sean McGovern becoming a CEO