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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July 02, 2023 | International Edition

Tech is a Timebomb for Law Firms

The dangers of integrating technology whose vulnerabilities aren't visible on first viewing are becoming clear and present, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

June 19, 2023 | International Edition

How 2 Tax Havens Became the UK Legal Industry's Biggest Overseas Buyers

As major companies shifted their HQs to tax havens, law firm export revenues went with them—now, interest in these small European nations is burgeoning.

By Krishnan Nair

7 minute read

June 16, 2023 | International Edition

Marquee Promotions of Women Belie Sluggish Progress

Appointments of female leaders are important to inspire and to vanquish stereotypes—but they aren't always a measure of progress, argues The London Lawyer.

By Krishnan Nair

4 minute read

June 04, 2023 | International Edition

Could We See The Return of 5 Days in the Office?

Several associates say they don't want to see hybrid working eroded, but others are sympathetic to the office push, as The Global Lawyer discovers.

By Krishnan Nair

5 minute read

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