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Top 10 US Law Firms In Europe For Innovation In Expansion 2008

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OriginNew York
OfficesAlmaty, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Rome, Warsaw
Clients and work in EuropeFortum Power & Heat Oy, Lancashire Holdings Ltd, JSC VTB Bank. Advising UniCredit on the sale of Poland's 3rd largest bank to GE Money.
Global turnover 2007 ($US)*922m**
Growth in global turnover 2005-2007 (%)25**
Headcount in Europe 2008633
Headcount growth 2005-2008 (%)53***
Headcount growth score /53
Astute lateral hire score /52
Strategic summaryThis sizeable merger between two US law firms has inevitably increased the firm's headcount in Europe. The merged firm is less than a year old and runs its practices on a global basis.
Strategic innovation score /105
Market reputation for innovation: score band /52
Total score12