M&A review
A tough year to succeed in M&A
February 01, 2009
The 2008 rankings for law firm performance in M&A, private equity and corporate work reveal which law firms have adapted best to a turning market
The past year was not an easy one for those law firms that had grown and, most importantly, profited from the boom in M&A work over the past few years. A sudden volte face was required, with some lawyers changing their job descriptions from M&A to corporate, or even restructuring, specialists. This was easier for the smaller, regional firms that have always employed partners on a broader basis of practice. For some international firms, it was a lot harder....

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