Cone et al v. Clifford Chance LLP

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-05508

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Jennifer H. Rearden

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  1. July 06, 2026

    Partnership Docs Sealed In Clifford Chance Clawback Spat

    A federal judge has sealed the partnership agreements that two ex-Clifford Chance LLP practice group heads who jumped to Sidley Austin LLP included in their lawsuit challenging a nearly $6 million clawback demand, after Clifford Chance claimed the tactics put it at a competitive disadvantage. 

  2. June 30, 2026

    2 Ex-Clifford Chance Attys Say Firm Wants To Claw Back $6M

    Two former practice group leaders at Clifford Chance LLP have sued in New York federal court alleging the firm is trying to claw back nearly $6 million in total from the pair after they moved to Sidley Austin LLP early this year.