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Kasvi Sehgal

Kasvi Sehgal

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].

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January 31, 2024 | International Edition

Can Blockchain and the Law Ever Be Reconciled?

Dr Akrum El Menshawy, a lecturer in law at Nottingham Trent University, discusses the risks users potentially face when engaging with decentralised cryptocurrencies and the regulation around the issue.

By Akrum El Menshawy, Nottingham Trent University

5 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Begins Consulting On Cessation Payments

The step follows changes the firm made to its lockstep system in 2021.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

January 28, 2024 | International Edition

AI in Law: Navigating the New Frontier of Legal Practice

Legal technology expert Colin Levy discusses the integration of AI in legal opinions as well as the impact of accepting this technology in the judicial system.

By Colin Levy

5 minute read

January 26, 2024 | International Edition

M&A Heavyweight Patrick Sarch Returns to White & Case

His departure from White & Case in 2021 was seen as a significant loss for the firm.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

January 25, 2024 | International Edition

Mourant and Ogier Secure Most Spots in 2024 Private Client Lawyer Directory

The most nominated individual this year was Tina Wüstemann from Bär & Karrer, taking over from Basil Zirinis from Sullivan and Cromwell, who has lead the way for the last two years and came second.

By Kasvi Sehgal

3 minute read

January 24, 2024 | International Edition

Why Private Credit is the Hottest Ticket Right Now

With the market expected to grow to $2.3 trillion by 2027, private capital is one of the few selected practices that law firms are looking to grow this year.

By Kasvi Sehgal

7 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters' US Struggle: A Unique Problem or a Wider Challenge Facing Top UK Firms?

Rivals, consultants and ex-Linklaters partners share views on the firm's recent US expansion and whether it could finally see the firm compete, or highlights a wider challenge facing UK-founded firms in the US.

By Kasvi Sehgal

5 minute read

January 19, 2024 | International Edition

Weil, Pillsbury Eye London Office Moves Amid US Firm Upsizing Trend

Contrasting attitudes to hybrid working have seen U.S.-founded firms taking up larger spaces while several of their U.K-led counterparts are downsizing.

By Kasvi Sehgal | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 17, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss, Kirkland Lead as General Atlantic Takeover Creates $96B Investor

This acquisition of sustainability-focused Actis is expected to create an investment platform with assets under management of around $96 billion.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

January 15, 2024 | International Edition

Meet The Shearman Lawyer Who Wrote the Blueprint for Brexit

Expressing his views on post-Brexit rules led Shearman financial regulation partner Barnabas Reynolds to write seven books, liaise with senior figures in successive governments and play a key role in the UK's future.

By Kasvi Sehgal

7 minute read