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Dechert to Close Chicago, Hong Kong and Beijing Offices

International law firm Dechert is to close three of its offices—in Chicago, Beijing, and Hong Kong. In a statement, the firm said: “Following a strategic review of our office locations, we have made the careful decision to close our Chicago, Beijing and Hong Kong offices around the end of 2024.…

‘More Extensive’ Vetting: How Law Firms Are Picking Laterals

With the talent wars at an all-time high in Big Law, law firms are increasingly spending more time on vetting candidates, particularly in ensuring books of business, legal industry recruiters say. Overall, law firms are taking a month or more to vet partner candidates, they said. The process now entails…