Cravath Partner Exits Show No Firm Is ‘Untouchable’ for Poaching

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Elite Manhattan law firm Cravath experienced four partner departures in less than two weeks—a notable shift for a firm known for maintaining a tight partner roster and limited lateral movement. CenterPeak's Jeffrey Lowe observes that "the lateral partner market has gotten more and more active, and we always felt it was a matter of time before it reached the very elite tier of firms," adding that "the gloves are off and virtually no one is untouchable anymore."

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