Krishnan Nair

Krishnan is Managing Editor of Law.com's international arm. A qualified solicitor, he has written for a number of information providers, including LexisNexis and an FT publication, joining ALM in May 2018. Email: [email protected]

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March 01, 2022 | International Edition

Here Are the Biggest Legal Advisers to Russia's Major State-Owned Companies

Russia's major state-owned companies, including energy titans and banks, have often called upon U.K. and U.S. firms for legal advice.

By Krishnan Nair

12 minute read

March 01, 2022 | International Edition

White & Case Begins Dropping Russian Clients

The firm follows in the footsteps of Baker McKenzie and Sidley Austin, as pressure grows on firms to scrutinise their ties to the Russian state.

By Krishnan Nair

2 minute read

February 28, 2022 | International Edition

Linklaters to Review Russia-Based Work

Linklaters is among the most prominent legal advisers to Russian state-backed companies.

By Krishnan Nair

2 minute read

February 28, 2022 | International Edition

How Germany's Major Law Firms are Gearing Up for Life After COVID

As COVID begins its third year in Germany, firms including Freshfields, Hengeler, Gleiss Lutz, Luther and Noerr are shaping plans for post-pandemic life.

By Bennett Voyles and James Carstensen

11 minute read

February 28, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Sidley Among Firms Cutting Ties to Major Russian Clients Amid Ukraine Invasion

Companies headquartered in the West are under increasing pressure to sever ties with the Russian state.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

February 28, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Sidley Among Firms Cutting Ties to Major Russian Clients Amid Ukraine Invasion

Companies headquartered in the West are under increasing pressure to sever ties with the Russian state.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

February 25, 2022 | International Edition

'We Hear Jets Overhead': Ukraine's Lawyers Call for Global Response As Russian Troops Enter Kyiv

Lawyers have braved the first day of invasion despite the risk to infrastructure and the loss of some communications; CMS is among the firms working to protect its staff and client data.

By Krishnan Nair

6 minute read