Edwards Gibson data cited in Bloomberg Law: “McDermott Looks to London After Merger With NY’s Schulte”

Edwards Gibson data cited in Bloomberg: “McDermott Looks to London After Merger With NY’s Schulte”

We are delighted that Edwards Gibson data was once again featured in Bloomberg Law, in Tatyana Monnay’s article “McDermott Looks to London After Merger With NY’s Schulte”.

In the piece, Edwards Gibson Director Sloane Poulton provides commentary on the surge in London partner hiring, identifying private equity demand as a key factor behind a 25% increase in partner moves compared to the five-year average.

The article also covers McDermott Will & Emery’s high-profile merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel. The merger will create a 1,750-lawyer firm with over 20 global offices and more than 100 UK-based attorneys, placing McDermott Will & Schulte among the top 20 US firms by gross revenue. The article highlights how the firm is leveraging the merger to deepen its London presence, with a projected $120 million in revenue from its UK office this year.

Read the full article on Bloomberg Law here.