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

Rankings at a glance
OriginPittsburgh
OfficesBirmingham, Greece, London, Munich, Paris
Clients and work in EuropeECA, Trafigura, UniCredit Grup. Advising UniCredit on its 20% stake in Martur, a Turkish automotive products firm.
Global turnover 2007 ($US)*644m
Growth in global turnover 2005-2007 (%)28
Headcount in Europe 2008435
Headcount growth 2005-2008 (%)57
Headcount growth score /53
Astute lateral hire score /54
Strategic summaryThe firm is beginning to tap into the potential behind its merger with UK law firm Richards Butler in 2007. One of the fastest growing law firms, they run themselves on global practice lines where partners are incentivised to cross-sell.
Strategic innovation score /105
Market reputation for innovation: score band /52
Total score14