Private equity’s workaround to buy law firms
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Private equity’s workaround to buy law firms

12:10 Feb 13, 2026
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The Trump administration plans to roll back some tariffs, Schroders agrees to a US takeover, and Americans paid 90 per cent of the cost of US President Trump’s tariffs last year. Plus, Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer will depart the company over Epstein ties, and how to buy a law firm when you’re not really allowed to.Mentioned in this podcast:Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminium goodsSchroders boss reassured UK Treasury ahead of £9.9bn US takeoverAlphaville’s annotated thoughts on the Schroders takeoverUS businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, New York Fed saysTop Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links
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