2022
Annual Review

What's inside

Highlights of our work, insights, achievements, programs and initiatives in a year that brought new challenges

A message from our Chair

Hugh Verrier

Hugh Verrier
Chair

In 2022 uncertainty took hold as inflation, volatile markets and a geopolitical conflict added to the challenges set in motion by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a world of shifting expectations and norms, we focused on creating a distinctive experience for our clients, consistent with the five-year strategy we launched in 2020. This North Star guided our global teams as they developed and executed innovative solutions on high-stakes deals, disputes and pro bono matters.

Our client work placed us at the center of global trends related to energy transition, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, finance and globalization. We contributed to the dialogue on these issues with published insights including “Scaling up the energy transition,” a report based on a survey that explores how capital providers and companies are setting priorities, staying competitive and managing risk. Through our COP27 video series, we explored themes raised during the annual climate conference and their potential impact on business and industry.

In regions around the world, we increased our capacity to serve clients, promoting 59 new partners and welcoming 39 lateral partners. We developed new ways of working with clients, increasing efficiencies and ensuring consistency. These initiatives included our Debt Finance Solutions Team, which leverages legal technology and other resources to handle certain types of routine work, and our Client Experience Blueprints, a series of tools that codify our global best practices for working with clients before, during and after a matter.  

We continued to focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workplace, significantly expanding our diversity data collection efforts so we can quantify our progress. Our people benefited from new and expanded coaching programs, and we took concrete steps to empower our associates, focusing on work allocation, skills development and leadership opportunities. 

This review discusses these and other accomplishments and initiatives that made a difference to our people and our clients in 2022. Together we face the future positioned for success.


Hugh Verrier, Chair

Conversations

Guest speakers at Firm events share views on timely topics

The pandemic prompted a workplace shakeup, shining a spotlight on employee wellness

Amy Blankson offers tools that can boost happiness as we enter a new world of work

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When it comes to solving problems, human beings have a superpower

Kenneth Cukier talks about the process that can lead to breakthroughs and help us tackle novel challenges

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A vast pro bono network creates global impact

Antonio Zappulla talks about how TrustLaw tackles some of the world’s biggest challenges

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Investors and energy companies pull all levers in the race to net zero

The focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 remained a priority for governments, investors and energy companies

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Stakeholders raise the bar on ESG

Addressing ESG factors became “the new normal” for investors and businesses

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Markets cool as interest rates and inflation rise

Activity across debt and M&A markets slowed as rising interest rates and high inflation saw investors, borrowers and lenders recalibrate risk appetite

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Globalization: Balancing interdependencies and divisions

Around the world, legal and regulatory developments continued to reshape global interconnectedness

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Impact

Highlights of our work in 2022

Our growth and accolades

Our achievements position us for success

Our annual revenue

 

US$2.83 billion in revenue


Our lawyers worldwide

2,616 total lawyers


1,315EMEA
1,021Americas
280Asia-Pacific

1,297US-qualified lawyers
582English-qualified lawyers

 

2022 new partners

Meet the outstanding generation of talented lawyers who strengthened our Firm in 2022

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2022 awards & rankings

In markets around the world, White & Case earned many of the legal industry’s top accolades

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Our responsible business practices

White & Case is committed to fair and ethical operations that respect human rights and recognize the importance of our natural environment. 

As a signatory to the UN Global Compact, we affirm our commitment to doing business responsibly by supporting the Compact’s ten principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. The steps we are taking to continue to embed these principles into our Firm are outlined in our most recent Communication on Progress.

Our latest Environmental Sustainability Report includes information on our environmental policies, footprint, key actions and goals.

 

More than five million kilowatt hours of renewable energy powered our offices
Nine of our offices procure renewable energy, accounting for approximately one-third of all electricity used globally
We track our greenhouse gas emissions annually and now include our supply chain emissions
Our London office maintains ISO 14001 certification

Diversity and inclusion

Committed to advancing diversity and inclusion across the Firm

Our diverse workplace

11 global affinity networks

Our 11 affinity networks foster a sense of community among the Firm’s Black, Asian, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, minority ethnic and LGBTQ+ lawyers, business services professionals and their allies. Each network sets its own agenda, initiatives and goals, which are specific to the issues it considers most important. Affinity networks create and enhance awareness of these groups within the Firm and its larger culture, drive community and connection across our global offices, and support their members with career and professional development opportunities.

25 local women’s networks

Our 25 local women’s networks are active in 40 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. These networks foster professional development and mentoring activities. They also provide a forum for our lawyers and business services professionals to share perspectives and create programs to support and retain our women while fostering and promoting gender equity.

 

Diversity: The numbers

Women make up:
40% of the Firm’s global management
25% of the Executive Committee
27% of our Office Executive Partners

50% of our 2022 global partner promotions
23% of global partnership
42% of our lawyers


In the US:

49%of our lawyers self-identify as of color 


28%of our partners self-identify as of color


In London:

43%of our lawyers self-identify as of color


27%of our partners self-identify as of color


Globally:

118nationalities


95languages spoken


Recognition

Leading publications and alliance organizations continue to recognize our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Number 1 Most Diverse Law Firm among top 10 US firms by revenue
The American Lawyer Diversity Scorecard 2022 (Number 2 among all firms scored)
100% rating on commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workplace equality (14th consecutive year)
Identifying the Firm as one of the best places to work for LGBT+ individualsHuman Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
International Firm of the Year for Career Development, Diverse Women Lawyers, Work-Life Balance
Euromoney Legal Media Group Women in Business Awards 2022 EMEA
2022 Mansfield Certification Plus (fourth consecutive year)
Diversity Lab
Top 75 employer in the UK
Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2022

Measuring our progress on diversity and inclusion

Using data to create change

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People engagement

Helping our colleagues to reach new heights

Investing in our people with global coaching programs

Committing to growth opportunities for colleagues in wide-ranging roles

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For associates: A more level playing field and greater opportunity

Recognizing the value of our lawyers as they start their careers

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Collaborating with clients around the world


 

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6 continents
44offices
30countries
In 2022 we advised clients from 
115
countries 
on matters in 
195
countries

 

Building a better client experience

Focusing on consistent application of best practices

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An innovation startup within the US Debt Finance practice

Leveraging technology to streamline routine work and enhance client service

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White & Case teams up with AbbVie on Second Look Project pro bono case

Collaborating to effect change and build strong connections

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Visuals by Roman De Giuli

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2022 new partners

Article

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98total new partners
39new partners joined
59 new partners promoted

 

Adam M. Acosta
Antitrust/Competition
Washington, DC
Kevin C. Adam
Antitrust/Competition
Boston
Christoffer Adler
Debt Finance
Los Angeles
Derin Altan
Capital Markets
Istanbul
Jessica M. Ball
Debt Finance
Boston
Matthew C. Barnett
Mergers & Acquisitions
Los Angeles
Monica Barton
Debt Finance
London
Julien Bensaid
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paris
Stefanie Benson
Antitrust/Competition
Sydney
Orion Berg
Antitrust/Competition
Paris
Julien Bocobza
Project Development and Finance
Tokyo
Dr. Tim Bracksiek
Mergers & Acquisitions
Frankfurt
Victoria Burton
Commercial Litigation
London
Arnaud Cagi-Nicolau
Mergers & Acquisitions
Luxembourg
Narciso Campos Cuevas
Capital Markets
Mexico City
Anthony Colegrave
Capital Markets
London
Aaron Colodny
Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
Los Angeles
Tiaan De Wit
Mergers & Acquisitions
Johannesburg
Dr. Alexandra Diehl
International Arbitration
Frankfurt
S. Burr Eckstut
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
Joanne Emerson Taqi
Project Development and Finance
Sydney
Olga Fedosova
Capital Markets
Paris
Eduardo Flores Herrera
Capital Markets
Mexico City
Dr. Cristina Freudenberger
Capital Markets
Frankfurt
Judah Frogel
Debt Finance
New York
Elodie Gal
Capital Markets
New York
Thomas Glauden
Mergers & Acquisitions
Brussels
Emilio Grandío
Mergers & Acquisitions
Houston
Rajani Gupta
Debt Finance
New York
Woldemar Häring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Frankfurt
Fern Han
Debt Finance
Houston
Belinda Harvey
Antitrust/Competition
Sydney
Matthew Hendy
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
Samuel P. Hershey
Commercial Litigation
New York
Dr. Felix Höpker
Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
Düsseldorf
Jennifer Iacono
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
David Kirkland
Debt Finance
Sydney
Daniel Kozin
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
Mai Kuroda
Project Development and Finance
Melbourne
Christopher B. Lacaria
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
Julian Lamm
Commercial Litigation
Los Angeles
Scott Levi
Capital Markets
New York
David Lewis
Mergers & Acquisitions
London
Vincenzo Lucibello
Debt Finance
Boston
Francisco Málaga
Commercial Litigation
Madrid
Samy Markbaoui
International Arbitration
Paris
Carlos Martínez
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mexico City
Charles McConnell
Debt Finance
Singapore
Jason McCoy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Houston
Katherine McCullough
Capital Markets
Washington, DC
Carlo Meert
Mergers & Acquisitions
Brussels
Javier Monzón
Mergers & Acquisitions
Madrid
William Moran
Antitrust/Competition
Tokyo
Amara Mullins
Commercial Litigation
Los Angeles
Anna B. Naydonov
Commercial Litigation
Washington, DC
Sara Nordin
Antitrust/Competition
Brussels
Daniel Nussen
Capital Markets
Los Angeles
Jean Paszkudzki
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paris
Brett Pallin
Debt Finance
New York
Abraham Paul
Capital Markets
São Paulo
Dr. Lars Petersen
Antitrust/Competition
Hamburg
F. Paul Pittman
Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Washington, DC
Sebastian Pitz
Mergers & Acquisitions
Frankfurt
Sherief Rashed
Project Development and Finance
Cairo
Andrea Reeves
Project Development and Finance
Melbourne
Mark Richardson
Mergers & Acquisitions
London
Nicole Rodger
Debt Finance
Los Angeles
Jaime Rossi
Debt Finance
Madrid
Neeloferr Roy
Debt Finance
Paris
Neeta Sahadev
Mergers & Acquisitions
Silicon Valley
Shiva Sandill
Mergers & Acquisitions
Chicago
Neha Saran
Capital Markets
London
Marek Sawicki
Mergers & Acquisitions
Warsaw
Dr. Hans-Georg Schulze
Mergers & Acquisitions
Berlin
Dr. Daniel Schwartz
Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
Düsseldorf
Kerrick Seay
Debt Finance
New York
Alessandro Seganfreddo
Mergers & Acquisitions
Milan
Jessica Shearer
Debt Finance
Boston
Linda M. Sim
Mergers & Acquisitions
Los Angeles
Aditya Singh
International Arbitration
Singapore
Ted Smith
Mergers & Acquisitions
Houston
Laetitia Souesme
International Arbitration
London
Tami Stark
Commercial Litigation
New York
Jan Stejskal
Mergers & Acquisitions
Prague
Stephanie Stocker
Commercial Litigation
London
Will Stoner
Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
London
John Timmons
Commercial Litigation
London
Ateş Turnaoğlu
Debt Finance
Istanbul
David A. Viklund
Mergers & Acquisitions
New York
Ben von Maur
Mergers & Acquisitions
London
Louise Vun
Mergers & Acquisitions
Dubai
Dr. Martin Weber
Mergers & Acquisitions
Berlin
Joshua Weedman
Commercial Litigation
New York
Mark Wesseldine
Debt Finance
Sydney
Paul Yin
Debt Finance
London
Di Yu
Mergers & Acquisitions
London
Dr. Daniel Zapf
Commercial Litigation
Frankfurt
Dr. Daniel Zapf
Adrianus Schoorl
Mergers & Acquisitions
Riyadh

 


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