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Krishnan Nair

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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May 30, 2023 | International Edition

The Legal Innovation Awards 2023: The Event in Pictures

Pinsent Masons, Eversheds Sutherland and Nokia were among the top winners at the ceremony at the Hilton London Bankside on Friday.

By Law.com International

1 minute read

May 26, 2023 | International Edition

3 Reasons Why A&O, Shearman Partners Might Vote Against the Merger

Shearman's liabilities, cautionary tales from history and potential areas of resentment are all reasonable objections for partners, writes the London Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

6 minute read

May 24, 2023 | International Edition

The Need for Digital Asset Legal Opinions to Provide Clarity

The stunning collapse of FTX has proven a pivotal moment for digital assets; a wake-up call to quickly mature. It will no doubt pave the way for much deeper regulation – but this can only effectively happen with a cohesive legal theory and framework to support these "things".

By Akber Datoo at D2 Legal Technology

6 minute read

May 23, 2023 | International Edition

Perfect Match or Desperate Deal? Rivals and Insiders on the A&O Shearman Merger

Many are upbeat, saying 'both sides get what they want out of it'; others are skepitcal, saying it is 'opportunistic, because Shearman is sinking and because A&O's O'Melveny merger failed.'

By Krishnan Nair | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

7 minute read

May 19, 2023 | International Edition

The Night in Pictures: The Middle East Legal Awards 2023

A host of top legal departments and law firms were honoured at the glitzy event at Le Méridien Dubai, now in its 11th year.

By Law.com International

1 minute read

May 18, 2023 | International Edition

Hengeler Mueller Adds Salaried Partner Tier to Partnership Track

The firm's leaders believe the modification will contribute to the long-term success of the firm.

By Krishnan Nair

2 minute read

May 14, 2023 | International Edition

'We Could Be Next': As Law Firms Swing the Axe, Associates are Getting Anxious

'What if this quietness means that I'm actually just dead weight that the firm needs to get rid of. That kind of thinking works its way into your bones.'

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

May 05, 2023 | International Edition

Times Might Be Changing, But Prestige Still Rules

Lawyers watching the coronation may want to ask: what is prestige exactly, and does my firm still have it?

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

April 28, 2023 | International Edition

Raab's Resignation Reminds Us that the Era of the Shouty Partner is Over

Bullying in corporate law is not a new phenomenon, but quiet acceptance of such behaviour is going out of date.

By Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

April 27, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Elevates 72 Lawyers to Global Partnership

Last year, the firm elevated 74 lawyers.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read