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

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OriginNew York
OfficesBudapest, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Prague, Warsaw
Clients and work in EuropeTerra Firma Capital Partners, Suez, Saban Capital Group. Advised private equity firms including JP Morgan Partners in the merger of Spanish companies Ono and Auna.
Global turnover 2007 ($US)*1,050m
Growth in global turnover 2005-2007 (%)16
Headcount in Europe 2008300
Headcount growth 2005-2008 (%)33
Headcount growth score /52
Astute lateral hire score /55
Strategic summaryThe firm continues to maintain and expand its business in Europe through a mixture of mergers and astute lateral hires. Significantly grown France and Germany over the past three years. Also has a dynamic Central European practice.
Strategic innovation score /106
Market reputation for innovation: score band /54
Total score17