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

Published on: 13 August 2012

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.

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