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Beckwith: The High Cost of the SRA's Failed Case Unveiled

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:10:36 EST

The regulator's total spend in its investigation into the former Freshfields partner's conduct has been discovered by Law.com International.

Former HSF Paralegal Banned For Falsifying Overtime

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:13:28 EST

The former disputes paralegal submitted claim forms using the initials of a former manager.

Greenberg Traurig Hires Tokyo Partner From Morrison & Foerster

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:39:26 EST

Real estate lawyer Mori Inada moves over.

Lewis Silkin Launches IP Practice in Hong Kong

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:49:58 EST

David Swain joins from Deacons and will now lead Lewis Silkin's IP practice in Asia

Norton Rose Cuts 132 Roles, London Hit Hardest

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:21:45 EST

The restructuring is taking place across the firm's Europe, Middle East and Asia operation.

Our Approach to Teaching Law Must Change With the Times

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:20:08 EST

The way we work has changed beyond measure in the last year, which is why our approach to teaching law must change as well.

'We Have a Lot to Learn': Ex-Linklaters Arbitration Head on Launching a New Firm

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:00:55 EST

Duprey spoke this week with Law.com International about the new firm's values, his decision to leave big-firm life, and how arbitrators often have a different way of looking at the law.

Clyde & Co Hires White Collar Expert For Dubai Consultancy Launch

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:54 EST

The move is a bid to help clients in the middle east manage increasingly complex regional regulatory oversight.

Hogan Lovells 'Star' Moscow M&A Partner Leaves to Start Own Firm

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:34:29 EST

Oxana Balayan used Instagram to announce that she is launching her own firm. She was with Hogan Lovells for 19 years.

PAG Law Strengthens Brazil Muscle With Hires for NY Office

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:18:25 EST

Attorneys with experience in Latin America's biggest economy are a coveted asset as Brazil work booms.

Shearman & Sterling Relaunches Munich Office, Hires 2 Finance Partners From Linklaters

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:45:01 EST

Clyde & Co also announced it is opening an office in Munich.

DWF Overhauls Structure, Resumes Investments Paused Due to COVID-19

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:36:35 EST

Firm CEO Sir Nigel Knowles said no more redundancies or office closures are expected as part of the latest shake up.

CMS Grabs Herbert Smith Freehills Disputes Partner

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:31:19 EST

This is the second partner loss for HSF in January.

Clyde & Co Raids Norton Rose for Munich Office Launch

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:20:29 EST

Three insurance partners are moving across, and more recruits are expected to follow.

Latham & Watkins Recruits A&O Cannabis Star

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:03:20 EST

Cannabis is a booming sector in law.

Legal Tech Predictions For 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:25 EST

Six UK experts offer their thoughts on where the sector is heading after last year's unprecedented disruption.

Shearman & Sterling Partner Jumps to Squires in UAE

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:17:19 EST

The move underlines the growing importance of the UAE to the firm's Middle East and global work.

Mark Mansell SDT Case Scrapped Over 'Risk to Life'

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:52:29 EST

The tribunal recognised that the A&O partner's health was at risk.

A&O Global Arbitration Co-Head Leaves

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:20:37 EST

Matthew Gearing QC has been a partner at A&O since 2005 and took silk in 2014.

Another Private Client Partner Leaves BCLP

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:07:46 EST

The Hong Kong-based partner, who joined in 2016, is joining a London boutique.

Allen & Overy's Fuse Incubator Startup StructureFlow Partners With Indian Corporate Law Firm

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:53:31 EST

Mumbai-based Jerome Merchant + Partners will benefit from transactions visualization tools.

Milbank's Private Equity Hires in Hong Kong Reflect a Changing Market

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:00:49 EST

The firm's zigzags in its Hong Kong practice are in keeping with broader trends in the market over the past two decades.

Goodwin Adds Frankfurt Investment Funds Partner From US Rival

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:02 EST

The firm has its eye on European expansion.

Magic Circle Duo Lead 2020 Asia Pacific M&A League Tables

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:19:33 EST

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Clifford Chance both advised on a $49 billion reorganization deal of China's state-owned oil and gas sector.

IBA Names Zimbabwe Lawyer as President

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:46:46 EST

Sternford Moyo, chairman and senior partner of the Zimbabwe law firm Scanlen and Holderness, is the IBA's first African president in the history of the 74-year-old organization.

'Difficult Business for London Litigators': Judgment Enforceability Limbo Persists

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:58:04 EST

The universal belief among U.K. practitioners is that accession to the Lugano Convention now that the U.K. has left the EU would make life "dramatically easier." But the EU has thus far been silent.

IMPEACHED: After Capitol Mob, House Votes a Second Time for Trump's Removal

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:37:03 EST

Trump's defense team is expected to look different than the team that represented him in his first impeachment, as several top lawyers are distancing themselves from the fray.

Opinion in Data Privacy Facebook Case Could Lead to More GDPR Investigations

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:49:55 EST

The highest adviser to Europe's top court has said national privacy regulators can take legal action against tech giants who flout GDPR rules even if they are headquartered in another EU country.

Linklaters Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gaps Widen

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:26:02 EST

The ethnicity bonus gap, however, has narrowed significantly.

Hogan Lovells Hires Seven-Strong Paris Baker McKenzie Team

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:36:55 EST

The team will concentrate on private equity deals in technology and life sciences.

Dentons UK and Middle East Arm Appoints New CEO

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:04:59 EST

The new CEO will be based in Abu Dhabi and succeeds Jeremy Cohen in the position.

FisherBroyles London Partner Exits Mount Less than a Year After Office Launch

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:01:03 EST

Three partners have now left the U.S. firm's young London base in the past three months.

Pinsents Axes 24 Staff In Latest COVID-19 Cuts

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:50:16 EST

The firm says COVID-19 and remote working 'has implications for the resourcing of offices on a day-to-day basis'.

Revealed: Clyde & Co's Outgoing Senior Partner Faced Internal Probe Into Bullying, Conduct

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:02:55 EST

An independent investigation did not uphold complaints made against Peter Hirst but reviews of the firm's remuneration and membership agreements have been halted.

Gateley Latest UK Law Firm To Cut Roles Amid Agile Working Shift

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:41:39 EST

The AIM listed outfit is the latest to take the measure after a challenging year.

UK, Belgian Law Firm Duo Seal Strategic Alliance

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:20:21 EST

The tie-up is the second move into continental Europe the U.K. firm has made in recent months.

HSF and Dentons Lose Corporate Partners to Elite French Outfit

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:11:33 EST

The partners are joining August Debouzy, an elite business law firm, to lead a push into project finance, infrastructure and energy in Africa.

Kennedys Expands in UK With 36 Strong Acquisition

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:01:26 EST

The team includes four partners and will launch a new office for Kennedys.

Linklaters Duo On Call For Second UK IPO This Week

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 03:00:20 EST

Allen & Overy is also advising on the latest IPO.

Former Quinn Emanuel Tokyo Partner Heads for DLA Piper After Brief Stint

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:29:57 EST

Tony Andriotis will lead an international arbitration practice in Japan.

The New Normal Could Be the Beginning of the End for Law Firm Culture

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:00:56 EST

If firms all adopt flexible work arrangements, they'll lose the characteristics that make them unique, Paul Hodkinson writes.

Dutch Firms De Brauw and NautaDutilh Break into European M&A Top 20

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:10 EST

A new Mergermarket report places Benelux firms NautaDutilh and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in the list of the 20 firms with the largest M&A transactions by deal value in Europe in 2020.

The New Hats of Aviation Lawyers in Asia

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:16:50 EST

As the aviation sector right-sizes, law firms have been forced to adapt. Many that have specialized in transport sector work are benefiting, while larger firms that had been mulling over whether their aviation finance practices were profitable enough are now being pushed to adjust.

Jack Nusbaum, Longtime Willkie Chairman, Has Died at 80

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:54:47 EST

Nusbaum chaired Willkie Farr & Gallagher for 23 years, most notably overseeing its expansion into Europe.

Why In-House Counsel for Investment Firms Are Blamed for Overspending They Can't Control

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:59:40 EST

Legal departments for private equity firms are asked to control outside spending, but they're unable to approve budgets for new legal projects and lack access to live spending data, according to a new survey of in-house leaders for investment management companies in the U.S. and U.K.

Big Law Firms Join In Freezing Political Contributions Following US Capitol Attack

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:19:15 EST

Following the lead of several major banks and corporations, the firms are reassessing where money from their political action committees goes.

Law Society President Set to Appear Before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:23:35 EST

London's High Court has criticised the UK industry regulator over its decision to strike out the claim against David Greene.

US Duo Lead On $1.45B UK-French Pharma Deal

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:26:42 EST

The transaction sees French pharma giant Sanofi acquire U.K. biotech firm Kymab.

Dentons Continues Europe Expansion With Deloitte Legal and BonelliErede Partner Hires

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:18:09 EST

The international behemoth continues its European expansion charge with senior hires in Italy and Germany.

Private Equity Fund Creates Role for London Kirkland Partner

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:28:00 EST

The partner has joined the fund in a new role as European legal counsel.

How Africa's Top Lawyers Could Benefit From Brexit

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:27:29 EST

'Direct trade will make Africa more visible to potential UK investors,' one lawyer said.

Simmons & Simmons Bolsters Hong Kong Dispute Resolution Practice

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:04:51 EST

Gary Yin previously led Chinese firm Jingtian & Gongcheng's Hong Kong disputes and investigations practice.

Latest US Law Firm Dublin Launch Unrelated to Brexit, Leaders Say

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:56:26 EST

GQ Littler has opened its Dublin office several months after it registered an entity in late 2020.

Hogan Lovells Latest to Up UK Emergency Leave Allowance

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:08:30 EST

The firm follows several in increasing emergency leave granted to staff in recent days.

Former Linklaters Arbitration Co-Head Launches Own Firm in Paris

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:02:05 EST

The lawyer left the firm after seven years as a partner in 2020.

Macfarlanes Appoints New Managing Partner and First Ever COO

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:34:30 EST

The firm has selected its successor for outgoing managing partner Julian Howard when his term expires in May 2022.

Macfarlanes M&A Partner Leaves After Less Than Two Years

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:54:21 EST

The partner joined from Ashurst in 2019.

A Fine Art: How Law Firms Can Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is On Diversity

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:00:20 EST

Law firms should support grass-roots artists and organisations rather than just sponsoring major exhibitions, argues Joe Dunning.

BCLP Adds Pinsent Masons Litigator to London Ranks

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:02:06 EST

This is the second litigation partner hire in two months for the firm's London office.

US Judge Tells Chinese Court This Patent World Is Big Enough for the Two of Us

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:41:07 EST

Ericsson and Samsung are suing each other over 4G and 5G licensing in Texas and in China, respectively. Gilstrap ruled Monday that the suits can proceed in parallel, and that if the Chinese court tries to fine Ericsson for proceeding in Texas, Samsung will have to provide reimbursement.

DLA Piper Lures Latin America Finance Chair From Baker McKenzie

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:35:09 EST

McDermott snags cross-border transactions veteran from Mayer Brown as Am Law 100 firms log high-profile lateral hires for Latin America.

Top Mexican, Brazilian Firms Poach Partners in Hot Practice Areas

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:44:09 EST

Creel lures a name partner from rival Ritch Mueller to aid in restructurings, while Mattos Filho adds muscle for fintech and mining.

With Charge of 'Incitement of Insurrection,' Past Impeachment Attorneys Draft New Articles Against Trump

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:01:22 EST

The House could vote as soon as Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump over his incitement of the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol during the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

11-Strong BCLP London Private Wealth Team Quits

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:07:54 EST

The firm's London based private client and family teams had already slimmed recently following the departure of several members.

Why Brussels is Exempt from Big Law's Global Office Rethink

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:15:25 EST

Interviews with regional managing partners at eight international law firms reveal how Brussels offices are seemingly resisting the post-pandemic trend towards shrinking workspaces.

Mountain Survival and Voicemail Tests: Inside EasyJet's Unusual Panel Review

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:53:15 EST

No formal presentations were given in the radically different assessment, which aimed to avoid the 'pointless' and 'miserable' usual process.

Magic Circle Duo Fly In on £3.4B Private Jet Deal

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:26:34 EST

Investment firm GIP is acquiring U.K. private jet business Signature Aviation in the multi-billion pound transaction.

Quinn Emanuel UK Shrugs Off Lockdown Effect as Revenue, Profits Soar

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:05:51 EST

The firm has posted a bottom line boost of 34% for 2020.

MoFo Swipes Jones Day London Duo

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:41:47 EST

The partner and associate are MoFo's first London hires of 2021.

Law Firms Can Improve Gender Diversity By Learning From Their Clients

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:02:41 EST

Lex Mundi CEO Helena Samaha looks at what firms can do to further their gender diversity efforts.

17 Firms Join Crowell & Moring in Seeking Trump's Removal

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:19:44 EST

The letter to Vice President Pence was signed by leaders at DLA Piper, Foley Hoag, Sullivan & Worcester and Hanson Bridgett, among others.

Thousands of Attorneys Join Calls for Trump's Immediate Removal

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:00:13 EST

Signing their names on letters from two attorney groups, close to 8,000 lawyers are pushing for impeachment or action under the 25th Amendment.

Deutsche Bank to Pay $125 Million to Resolve FCPA, Fraud Cases

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:20:43 EST

The bank has agreed to pay $85 million in criminal penalties and more than $40 million to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission to resolve allegations over hiding bribes to "decisionmakers" in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Recruiter Criticizes US Judge Who is Considering Sanctions Against Him

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:56:07 EST

Evan Jowers, co-founder of Jowers Vargas recruiting in Hong Kong, is involved in a trade secrets suit with Texas recruiter Robert Kinney. He pointed fingers at his former lawyers at DLA Piper.

Brazil and Chile Underpin Latin America M&A Activity in Tough 2020

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:14:23 EST

Mergermarket tallies show Brazilian law firm Pinheiro Neto led activity in the region by both number and value of deals, while Davis Polk ranked second by deal value.

Three More Law Firms Add UK Emergency Leave Allowance

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:56:02 EST

The trio joins other firms including Allen & Overy to up emergency leave for the legal workforce.

Clifford Chance Builds Up £100M On Balance Sheet, LLP Accounts Show

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:37:11 EST

The firm also saw its staff costs rise in a year in which revenue and profits remained fairly flat.

Two Elite US Lawyers May Have Tanked Their Senate Careers. Will Big Law Take Them?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:50 EST

"For two brilliant specimen of the legal profession, they're screwing up their careers royally."

Latham, Freshfields and Wachtell Top 2020's Tech-Powered Global M&A Rankings

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:15 EST

The latest report by Mergermarket demonstrates a year of two halves, with a late surge in high-value deals occurring in H2.

Mega Deals Lift Law Firm Trio to Top of 2020 Europe Rankings

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:52:54 EST

Firms that failed to win roles on the biggest deals plummeted down the rankings, especially in the UK.

Simmons Latest To Up Emergency Leave Allowance

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:49:05 EST

The firm joins Allen & Overy, DWF and Eversheds Sutherland in tweaking policies in response to the U.K.'s latest lockdown.

Ince Launches Global Private Wealth Offering With Irwin Mitchell Hire

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:07:26 EST

The new partner will head up the firm's private wealth advisory offering, based in Mayfair.

Clifford Chance Appoints New General Counsel

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:54:31 EST

Incumbent Chris Perrin has held the GC role for 17 years.

The Challenges Ahead as Africa's Lawyers Enter 2021

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:50:11 EST

The pandemic has seen firms realign their priorities to matters including staff well-being, remote working and diversification of work.

Former Baker Botts Hong Kong Chief Exits for King & Spalding

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:03:24 EST

Energy lawyer Mike Arruda leaves after the Texas firm closed Beijing office.

Gibson Dunn Hits Herbert Smith Freehills For First London Hire of 2021

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:17:43 EST

The U.S. firm has expanded the base in recent months with a flurry of hires.

McDermott Picks Up Deloitte Legal Partner in Brussels

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:00:28 EST

The Belgium-based based partner is bringing an associate with him - others are expected to join in due course.

How Trump-Tied Lawyers' Conspiracy Theories Moved From Court to a Capitol Mob

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:07:32 EST

Donald Trump wasn't alone when he stoked unsubstantiated conspiracy theories in order to cling to power. He had a team of lawyers behind him.

How Will History Remember Trump's Big Law Firms?

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:00:32 EST

Will law firms that represented Trump and the GOP in post-election litigation face financial or reputational damage after a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday?

Texas In-House Attorney Fired After Posting Instagram Story at Capitol Building

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:50:36 EST

It is not clear how long Paul Davis, who questioned election results in his Instagram story, served as associate general counsel at Goosehead Insurance.

Calling for Trump's Removal, Crowell & Moring Asks Law Firm Leaders to Join

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:06:17 EST

Chairman Philip Inglima said he plans to contact as many law firm leaders as possible Thursday, asking them to join Crowell's statement.

Travers Smith Senior Partner Challenger Latest To Leave Firm

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:16:10 EST

The partner joined RPC at the start of January.

Allen & Overy Latest To Add Extra Leave Days as Firms Refresh Lockdown Policies

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:58:46 EST

UK firms have quickly stepped up to support working parents and carers as the U.K. is plunged into a third lockdown.

Law Society Latest to Wrap Redundancy Consultation

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:14:24 EST

The body representing solicitors in England and Wales was largely able to mitigate job losses through a restructuring.

American Lawyer Detained in Mass Hong Kong Arrests

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:59:21 EST

John Clancey, an American human rights lawyer, was one of more than 50 people arrested by the Hong Kong police on Wednesday.

'Lincolnshire Holds a Lot of Potential': UK Top 75 Firm Opens Base, Seeks Mergers

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:18:21 EST

It's the firm's ninth base in the U.K. and comes with a double partner hire.

Latham & Watkins London Partner Exits To Launch Boutique

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:58:25 EST

The partner previous served as vice chair of the firm's global tax practice.

Singapore's Rajah & Tann Launches Sustainability Practice

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:06:01 EST

The firm sees growth opportunities as concept of sustainability gains awareness across Asia Pacific.

The 2021 Outlook for the Asia Pacific in a Post-COVID World

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:38:54 EST

Lawyers across the region are optimistic, as long as COVID-19 can be successfully eradicated.

Marshall, Texas, Versus Wuhan: Whose Court Gets to Decide Ericsson-Samsung IP Dispute?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:55:29 EST

Kirkland & Ellis, Quinn Emanuel, McKool Smith and two former chief judges of the Federal Circuit are having and a former Federal Circuit chief judge to make its case for the Wuhan Intermediate Court of China.

'Inciting a Riot': Legal Community Erupts in Calls for Trump's Removal as Mob Storms Capitol

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:47:48 EST

The takeover of the building forced the evacuation of lawmakers, staffers and members of the press.

'Bush v. Gore' Drew Passionate Demonstrators; That's Not What I See Today

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:32:21 EST

In some countries, coups and juntas decided leadership disputes, but here in the United States we went to court to resolve problems.

K&L Gates Snags Litigation Team in Paris From Stephenson Harwood

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:58:20 EST

The arrival of Barthélemy Cousin, a specialist in insurance law and Africa, brings the firm's Paris office to 15 lawyers, including six partners.

China's AllBright Law Offices Liable for Bond Issue Due Diligence Failure, Court Says

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:10:35 EST

Securities intermediaries in China, including law firms, could face regulatory headwinds as civil and criminal liabilities pile on.

Norton Rose Matches Last Year's Bumper Global Promotions Tally

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:57:41 EST

Reed Smith has also announced a sweeping global round.

Latin America in 2021: Another Busy Year for Brazil, Outlook for Mexico Less Certain

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:45:08 EST

Investors have grown leary of Mexico after President Andrés Manuel Lo pez Obrador squashed a series of private sector investments last year.

Could Julian Assange Still Be Extradited to the US? Legal Experts Weigh In

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:07:32 EST

The controversial figure had his bail application rejected on Wednesday - the latest development in a long-running saga.

'It's A Big Win For Latham': What Does Paul Dolman's Hire Mean For His New Firm?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:37:58 EST

Latham private equity heads speak to Law.com International about what the hire of Paul Dolman will mean for the team.

MoFo Slashes Partner Promotions By Half

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:30:04 EST

The U.S. firm is the latest to announce a reduced round following a strained year.

Andersen Global Pushes Further Into Africa With Four Tie-Ups

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:23:41 EST

The new deals extend the firm's reach into a total of 44 of the 54 countries in Africa.

Paperchase Calls In UK Firm for Administration

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:21:58 EST

The high street stationery favourite is the latest U.K. retailer to face collapse during the pandemic.

BP Extends Legal Panel Amid Disruption

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:42:08 EST

The energy giant will review its panel line-up of 18 firms later this year instead.

Baker McKenzie Appoints New Global COO

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:50:35 EST

Kate Stonestreet has been the firm's global director of operations since 2017.

Waiting for Biden: Law Firms Are Preparing for the Post-Trump Paradigm

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:00:55 EST

Administration change in the United States means lawyers are planning for what lies ahead when President Trump gives way to President Biden.

A Highly Charged Break-Up: How A UK Firm Fought With its Spanish Office

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:07:55 EST

Allegations of bullying and price disputes surrounded the unusually public fall-out at Kennedys.