Are there lessons to be learnt from the downfall of a US giant?

Table of contents

• Original News
• What were the most significant factors that contributed to the difficulties at D&LB?
• Are there specific things about the US legal market that led to the problems at D&LB?
• What lessons can firms in the UK learn from the experience at D&LB?
• What are the early warning signs firms should look out for and when should they take action?
• What can law firms expect in the coming months and years?
• Further reading

Article summary

Practice Compliance analysis: Can UK law firms learn any lessons from the recent failure of major US firm Dewey & LeBoeuf? UK-based international legal consultant Nick Jarrett-Kerr examines the issues that were crucial in the downfall of Dewey & LeBoeuf and what UK firms should take note of.