Molly G Smith

Molly G Smith

Molly joined Law.com International as a reporter in July 2024 after a couple of years working in business development and following the completion of a degree in journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London. [email protected]

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January 02, 2025 | International Edition

Shoosmiths Hires Two Locke Lord London Partners as Part of a Six-Strong IP Team

Shoosmiths has strengthened its London IP practice with a six-person team led by London partners Dominic Farnsworth and Leigh Smith.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

December 27, 2024 | International Edition

Christmas Mega-Deal Roundup: Direct Line, Wingstop and Foxtel Find Buyers

This roundup highlights some of the M&A deals executed in the final stretch of 2024.

By Molly G Smith

3 minute read

December 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland to Covington: 2024's International Chart Toppers and Award Winners

A definitive rundown of the firms and individuals that topped rankings and gained recognition for their accomplishments this year.

By Molly G Smith

5 minute read

December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland to Covington: 2024's Chart Toppers and Award Winners

A definitive rundown of the firms and individuals that topped rankings and gained recognition for their accomplishments this year.

By Molly G Smith

5 minute read

December 20, 2024 | International Edition

SDT Upholds SLAPP Claim Against Osborne Clarke Partner Advising Nadhim Zahawi

In the first case of a lawyer facing a tribunal over SLAPP correspondence, a claim against them has been upheld.

By Molly G Smith

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | International Edition

Deadline Extended for Middle East Legal Awards 2025 Nominations

The awards are open to all law firms and in-house legal departments with a presence in the Middle East.

By Molly G Smith

1 minute read

December 18, 2024 | International Edition

The SLAPP Heard Around the World: SDT Hearing Draws Industry Attention

It is the first time a lawyer has been referred to a tribunal over an alleged SLAPP, which former Clifford Chance tax partner Dan Neidle called "not only wrong, but shocking".

By Molly G Smith

5 minute read

December 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Linklaters Sets Up Sandbox to Test AI Concepts

Many of the systems being tested in the AI sandbox have stemmed from ideas suggested by Linklaters’ team.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

December 11, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Sets Up Sandbox to Test AI Ideas

Many of the systems being tested in the AI sandbox have stemmed from ideas suggested by Linklaters’ team.

By Molly G Smith

2 minute read

December 10, 2024 | Law.com

Why Some Firms Have a 100% Lateral Partner Retention Record and Others Don't

Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures.

By Molly G Smith

6 minute read