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This is “the legal industry’s Lehman moment,” as The Economist calls it. There is no such thing as too big to fail. Or too big to fail quickly. Weil generated $2.02bn in revenue in 2024 and $2.08bn in 2025. Now its management committee has recommended an orderly wind-down. Weil was substantial, but its closest rivals were growing much faster. Several were already significantly larger. Average profits per equity partner at the Am Law 100 firms grew approximately 14% last year; Weil’s grew only approximately 4%. On revenue, the contrast was sharper: Davis Polk, Paul Weiss and Simpson Thacher grew approximately 23–26%, against Weil’s 2.6%. Kirkland generated roughly five times Weil’s revenue; Latham four times. The gap was widening well before the wind-down: From 2022 to 2025, Weil grew approximately 18%, against 73% at Davis Polk, 81% at Paul Weiss, 65% at Simpson Thacher, 62% at Kirkland, 56% at Latham and 35% at Skadden. Much of the analysis of Weil’s unraveling points to a deep crisis of the legal profession. I see it differently—and a bit more positively. We are living through the most profound reshaping of the legal profession since Paul Cravath helped establish the modern BigLaw model more than a century ago. And as for what is yet to come, we might not know exactly what it is, but it is very plausibly bigger and better and, in all cases, very different. Sources: The Economist; Bloomberg Law; ALM/ The American Lawyer. Financial figures are in US dollars. Annual growth compares 2025 with 2024; cumulative revenue growth compares 2025 with 2022. Growth figures are rounded; selected 2022 baselines were reconstructed from published 2023 revenue and growth rates. #weil #BigLaw #FutureOfLaw

These rankings are built on what clients and peers say about you when you're not in the room. Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026 is out, and I'm honored to be named the sole Star Individual for arbitration in Egypt – and ranked Band 1 among the Most in Demand Arbitrators. In a market that has grown so much over the past decade, holding both is something I don't take for granted. Youssef and Partners is ranked Band 1 for seven consecutive years. Cesar Ternieden is individually ranked in Band 4 – That makes us one of only two arbitration practices in Egypt with two individually ranked practitioners, and where Chambers recognizes lawyers beyond the founding partner. That says something about the culture we've built. Paul J Neufeld was just named Houston Arbitration Lawyer of the Year 2026 by Best Lawyers. This year marks 10 years of Youssef + Partners. We were built with a simple conviction: that a boutique firm based in the #MiddleEast can produce global standards - and compete with anyone in the world on complex, high-stakes arbitrations. Every year, the evidence grows. A couple of things I want to say openly about the Egyptian rankings this year: First - I'm genuinely happy to see more individuals and firms ranked this year, and more moving up the ranks. But I'll say what many are thinking: more #women and #youngpractitioners should be ranked in these tables (the Arbitration and the Most in Demand Arbitrators tables). That's less a question for Chambers and more a question for practice heads - ourselves included. We can do better. Second — good to see the #ExpertiseBasedAbroad table continues to recognize leading practitioners whose contributions matter very much to this market, wherever they're based. Grateful to our clients who trust us with their most important disputes, to our peers, and to the alpha team without whom none of this happens. #ChambersGlobal2026 #ChambersandPartners #InternationalArbitration #Arbitration #Egypt #WeWin #DiversityInArbitration Link to this year's rankings: https://lnkd.in/dCiuYphw

The Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2026 has recognized our founding partner Karim A. Youssef, J.S.D. as the sole Star Individual for arbitration in Egypt – and ranked Band 1 among the Most in Demand Arbitrators. — reflecting his dual role as both leading counsel and leading arbitrator. Chambers and Partners describes Karim as "a heavyweight arbitration lawyer with extensive experience acting on multibillion-dollar claims. As counsel he represents an enviable client list, which features numerous well-known international companies and high net worth private clients. He also regularly sits as arbitrator. He is held in extremely high regard for his expert handling of investment treaty claims against governments." Clients and peers add: "A great advocate who knows his cases inside-out and is always on top of things." "A sharp legal mind and excellent commercial acumen." "Very business-oriented with a solid academic background." Congratulations to all colleagues and practitioners recognized in this year's Guide. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dQxb7Ake #ChambersAndPartners #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #InvestmentArbitration #ArbitrationLaw #Egypt

The Chambers Global 2026 rankings are out. ⭐ For the seventh consecutive year, Youssef + Partners Arbitration Leaders is ranked Band 1 for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration in Egypt — the highest tier in the world’s most rigorous legal directory. Chambers Global rankings are based entirely on client feedback and peer recognition. They reflect what our clients experience every day: a firm built for the most complex, highest-stakes arbitrations — and a team that delivers under pressure. What Chambers and Partners says about us: “YOUSSEF + PARTNERS Arbitration Leaders Youssef is a dynamic law firm highlighted for its exceptional skills in international arbitration. Its seasoned team of lawyers frequently represents investors in claims against government entities, and it is equally well versed in high-value commercial arbitrations. It acts for major regional and international clients hailing from industry sectors such as oil and gas and real estate.” What Our Clients and Peers say about us: “The Youssef + Partners team has deep experience in arbitration. The team is unrelenting in its focus to deliver success for its clients.” “Youssef + Partners has a strong team, with an international reach and lots of accumulated experience.” This is the same team that was named Egypt Arbitration Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards three consecutive years — a consecutive streak that we are proud of. Thank you to our clients for their trust and to our legal and management teams for making it possible. Congratulations to all colleagues across Egypt and beyond on their own rankings. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dcJF_jhu #ChambersGlobal2026 #ChambersandPartners #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #Egypt #WeWin

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This Diwali, we thank our clients and partners across the Indian subcontinent for their continued trust and collaboration. Happy Diwali! #HappyDiwali #InternationalArbitration #GlobalPartnerships #LawFirm #YoussefAndPartners #WeWin