Kasvi Sehgal, based in India, is a correspondent for Law.com International who writes about lawyers and legal issues across Asia. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and regional law firms, in-house legal departments, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
April 17, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Promotes 23 to Global PartnershipThe latest round marks a slight decline, following the firm's largest promotion round last year, when it elevated 30 lawyers to partnership.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 17, 2024 | International Edition
5 Law Firms Line Up as Superdry to Delist from London Stock ExchangeThe news comes as the UK apparel company ramps up efforts to avoid an insolvency process.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 15, 2024 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Promotes 27 to Global PartnershipA majority of the newly-promoted partners have a focus in the firm's private capital, energy transition and ESG groups, indicative of the firm's wider strategy.
By Kasvi Sehgal
3 minute read
April 12, 2024 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Refreshes Global Arbitration LeadershipThe current head retires after over 37-years at the firm.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 10, 2024 | International Edition
Ropes & Gray Names Next London Managing PartnerThe new appointment takes over from Jane Rogers who steps down after three years in the role.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Announces First Partner Promotions Round Ahead of May MergerOf the 40 newly-promoted partners, A&O has elected 32 lawyers, while Shearman has elevated eight.
By Kasvi Sehgal
3 minute read
April 05, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland Hits A&O For High Profile UK Leveraged Finance PartnerThe hire follows a number of high-profile exits to Paul Weiss, as well as some high profile hires from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 05, 2024 | International Edition
KKR to Paul Hastings: Will Needham on Why he Moved, and Being a SwiftieThe restructuring specialist discusses his move from one of the world's biggest investment companies and his plans at Paul Hastings' London office.
By Kasvi Sehgal
7 minute read
April 04, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Turns to Accenture for Tech AdviceLinklaters is following in A&O and Shearman's footsteps; the firms retained McKinsey and KPMG last month for advice on their merger.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
April 04, 2024 | International Edition
Fieldfisher Hires Pension Team After 'Strategic Review' at PwCThe move comes in light of a review by PwC, with the team continuing to work closely with the Big Four accountants, according to a statement.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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