Lawyer who defended Jared Kushner and Bill Clinton has ‘never been as concerned’
Former UBS CFO transferred investments worth £78mn to his wife but argued they had not become ‘matrimonialised’
Their growing sophistication means legal advisers no longer get automatic access to the wealthy principal
A monthly series that examines how the legal ecosystem uses new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs. This month: legal teams assess whether to build or buy AI tools
In-house lawyers are weighing up the benefits of building products internally or choosing a third party supplier
Special reports covering Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Plus: Business Legal Leaders and Accelerating Business
In a 20-year retrospective, we look forwards by looking back. Highlights include: the theme of adaptability; the most innovative law firms; practice areas, pay and leadership; and 100 individuals who collectively show how much the sector has changed
Its adoption of generative AI shows the sector is ready for change. Plus, the most innovative law firms over the Innovative Lawyers series
These 20 individuals selected from 20 years of the FT Innovative Lawyers series have all changed the perception of ‘non-lawyers’
These 20 individuals selected from 20 years of the FT Innovative Lawyers series all show the value of a general counsel’s broad perspective. Plus: in-house legal teams
Lawyers face growing pressure to show how they combine generative artificial intelligence tools with human expertise
An outsider’s view is likely to foster innovation
Women still occupy minority of senior legal roles despite progress at earlier stages
Fields of law once considered niche are more mainstream, thanks to shifts in business and geopolitics
These 20 individuals selected from 20 years of the FT Innovative Lawyers series display traits ranging from mastery of legal craft to charisma and professional courage
Law students must learn how to oversee work done by generative AI
These 20 individuals selected from 20 years of the FT Innovative Lawyers series collectively reflect a period of globalisation, growth and technological disruption
The growth in private equity dealmaking has created demand for a new breed of entrepreneurial fee earners
These 20 individuals selected from 20 years of the FT Innovative Lawyers series have together delivered radical change in the practice and business of law
The US president’s attacks on the rule of law and federal workers are offering some lawyers an unprecedented opportunity
Non-equity partners are back in vogue as rivals try to compete with Kirkland & Ellis
Hiring of Zach Podolsky would be a coup for LA-founded firm building corporate practice to compete with New York rivals
Newly qualified solicitors will earn as much as £140,000 a year in race to attract and keep talent
Listings are based on recommendations made by clients and peers to FT research partner Statista
Ex-New York US Attorney Damian Williams joins rival that defeated White House in courtroom challenge
