September 29, 2024 | International Edition
The Best Measure of Success: Revenue, Reputation, or Relationships?Law firms are redefining success by incorporating metrics beyond revenue and profits, including social media presence, diversity, and client relationships. While financial growth remains crucial, other benchmarks play an increasingly important role in measuring performance, writes the Global Lawyer.
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September 01, 2024 | International Edition
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September 01, 2024 | International Edition
Beach to Brief: 11 Essential Legal Stories To Ease Your Return to WorkBefore diving back into work, lawyers will want to catch up on these 11 must-read stories.
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August 29, 2024 | International Edition
Is Germany on the Brink of Allowing Third-Party Ownership of Law Firms?By law, mere financial investors are not allowed to acquire stakes in law firms in Germany. In other countries this has long been standard practice. The German concern: legal independence could suffer. Others say: This violates fundamental European freedoms. Now the ECJ is to decide.
By Mia Pankoke
5 minute read
August 25, 2024 | International Edition
Rouse Group Merges With European IP Firm aera Amid Global ConsolidationRouse's merger with aera strengthens its European presence and patent expertise, following a wave of global IP firm consolidations, including IPH Group's recent deal in Canada.
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August 22, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Partner Christopher Morvillo's Body Among Those Recovered from Yacht Wreckage—ReportsThe law firm said it was "heartbroken at the tragic passing of our partner, Christopher Morvillo, and his wife, Neda".
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August 21, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Hires White & Case Partner to Head Banking & Finance in SwedenPrior to joining Linklaters, Wennerhorn advised on finance transactions for Nordea Bank, Deutsche Bank, and financial restructurings for senior lenders and investors.
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August 20, 2024 | International Edition
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By Caroline Byrne
3 minute read
August 14, 2024 | International Edition
Lawyer Up: 16 Big Law Podcasts to Tune IntoLaw.com International has selected a range of the most forward-thinking and beach-approved legal podcasts.
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August 06, 2024 | International Edition
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