Interview with: Nick Thomas
Kennedys’ senior partner talks future proofing for Brexit, the firm’s expansion across Latin America, and why clients should see their lawyers as human beings.
What is the leadership structure at Kennedys? As the senior partner of Kennedys I am supported by a global strategy board which meets monthly. The board includes partners from across our global network of offices, ensuring that global perspectives are always considered in advance of any key developments at the firm. In addition to this, …
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ability is no more than permission to play”
Interview with: Rafael Briz
Mayora & Mayora’s senior partner extolls the virtues of flexible working and work-life balance for associates.
How would you define Mayora & Mayora’s culture? I would define our firm’s culture externally as one that is centred on personalised service to the client. The partners and associates in charge of handling cases know every detail of the case and this allows us to provide an excellent service to the client. Internally, the …
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It doesn’t matter”
Interview with: Roger Meltzer
DLA Piper’s global co-chair talks about the challenges of
expansion, a commitment to innovation, and building an
organisation that reflects society.
DLA Piper is well known for the size and scope of its network. What are the specific challenges of leading a firm of this size and scope? Excepting the nightmarish logistics associated with time zones and travel, which do unquestionably make leadership positions in global firms more cumbersome, I also generally believe the challenges are …
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Hall of fame: Clive Howard
Senior principal lawyer Clive Howard talks about his successful work and predicts the biggest challenge for clients over the next year.
What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability? Professionally – I think helping grow an employment team which has been top ranked for many years. It’s a great team which helps explain why I have been here for more than 25 years. Personally – has to be having 2 daughters who …
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Hall of fame: Joseph E Neuhaus
Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Joseph E Neuhaus talks about his successful work and predicts the biggest challenge for clients over the next year.
What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability? Among many cases I have handled or been a part of over 30 years, the one I am proudest of is probably representing the Central Bank of Argentina in resisting attempts by creditors of the Republic of Argentina to hold the bank liable …
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Hall of fame: Paul Pohl
Paul Pohl discusses how Jones Day LLP is adapting to changing client needs.
What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability? Professional: Getting an injunction for religious objectors against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate in Zubik v. Burwell; Becoming the Head of Jones Day’s Business and Tort Litigation Group. Personal (Excluding family happiness – wife, kids, grandkids) Being honored by The U.S. Marine …
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Hall of fame: Robert W Zelnick
Robert W Zelnick talks about his successful work at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
What has been your greatest achievement, in a professional and personal capability? I was first-chair trial counsel for a major boat manufacturer, which was sued under a then-new federal law that protected ornamental boat designs. This was the first federal court case to consider the new law, and the case included additional trade dress and …
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Clyde & Co’s senior partner talks law firm DNA, management delegation and the ever-changing legal market
How would you define Clyde & Co’s culture? How important is firm culture to you? Entrepreneurialism, respect and a client-first mentality are the three words that best describe us. We know this in part because we devoted our global partner conference in September to the subject and this was the product of our partner survey. …
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Remfry & Sagar’s managing partner talks jumping on the technology bandwagon, how a healthy work-life balance is key to a thriving business, and why being a law firm leader is not a role you can shrug off at will
Remfry & Sagar is India’s oldest, and one of its largest, IP firms. How would you define its culture and how important is that culture to you? If you ask me to answer in one word, I would say ‘unique’. A long history of nearly 200 years has given the firm a distinct culture. This …
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Goodwin’s chairman explains how diversity can lead to smarter decision making, how a firm’s strategy should drive its growth, and how money is not the only way to retain top talent
How would you define your firm’s culture? How important is firm culture to you? Goodwin’s history spans more than a hundred years and we have prioritised our firm culture since our founding. It is our most valuable asset. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and we promote and prioritise it every day, particularly …
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