Can crisis in Brazil create opportunity?
Interview by Ellen Hayes with Rafael Baleroni, partner at Souza Cescon in Brazil It's no secret that Brazil is grappling with the severe consequences of its political and economic chaos. As the world's 7th largest economy and a country flush with tremendous natural...
Corporate law billing rates defy flagging demand
Despite expectations to the contrary, fees for legal services among partners at elite corporate law firms have risen in the face of flagging demand from clients. Recent documents filed in U.S. bankruptcy cases show rates among partners who specialize in such areas of...
DLA Piper pivots toward new pay structure
DLA Piper has announced plans to redesign its pay structure, introducing a points system as the firm pivots toward a reward structure based on profits. The firm is also introducing a separate lockstep for new partners as they develop their practices. The plan...