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Karen Seward was widely viewed as a potential successor to Wim Dejonghe once the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling was completed.
Law Firm Associates, Staffers Continue to Put a Premium On Workplace Flexibility, Study Finds
"Every single associate I'm talking to these days, one of the top five questions they ask me is, 'What is your policy on being able to work hybrid?'" said Amanda Koplos, president of the Association of Legal Administrators.
Weil Grows Footprint in London
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Trump and Latin America: Industry Braces for Hard-Line Approach to Region
The incoming president has already threatened to impose high tariffs on imports from Mexico, prompting a response from Mexico's president that hints at a potential trade war. Latin America and the Caribbean are likely to become more of a focus for the U.S. under the second Trump administration, lawyers say.
Mayer Brown’s Hong Kong Split to Take Effect
Mayer Brown will retain approximately 10 partners in Hong Kong and control of its Singapore and Tokyo offices while JSM will take Vietnam, mainland China operations and majority of Hong Kong.
Simpson Thacher Launches in Luxembourg With Hires From A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance
The firm is hiring the Luxembourg co-head of funds at A&O Shearman as well as Clifford Chance's Luxembourg co-head of investment funds.
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