Lisa Shuchman

Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.

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August 29, 2019 | International Edition

Paris Offices of HSF and Hogan Lovells Act on Africa Solar Deal

The two solar power plants in Senegal will together provide renewable electricity for around 600,000 people.

By Hannah Langworth

2 minute read

August 28, 2019 | International Edition

Law Firm Leadership Isn't a Role, It's a Mindset

Firm leaders from Cleary Gottlieb say when a law firm does not subscribe to a traditional corporate structure, firms should encourage leadership from everybody, including partners, associates, and professional staff.

By Michael A. Gerstenzang and Hy Pomerance

7 minute read

August 06, 2019 | International Edition

The Global Lawyer: Big Four & More | Brexit Alert | APAC Expansion | Mexico

Brexit could cost the legal industry thousands of jobs and billions of dollars.

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

July 03, 2019 | International Edition

French Attorneys Now Want a Data Analytics Ban That Applies to Lawyers

The demand by the French bar follows the passage of a law in France that criminalises the use of data analytics to assess patterns in judges' court decisions.

By Lisa Shuchman

4 minute read

July 01, 2019 | International Edition

Australian Class Actions Rise Sharply, Litigation Funding Drives Increase

A government commission's report exposing impropriety in the financial sector has also spurred the filing of more class action lawsuits.

By Christopher Niesche

7 minute read

June 27, 2019 | International Edition

Dentons Expands in Melbourne With Addition of Real Estate Partner

Guy Albeck, who previously worked at local firm Macpherson Kelley and at Norton Rose Fulbright, joins Dentons as a partner.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

June 26, 2019 | International Edition

Jones Day, Six Other Firms Advise on ENGIE's $8.7BN Acquisition of Brazilian Gas Company

The $8.7 billion acquisition of TAG, Brazil's largest natural gas transmission network, was made by French multinational ENGIE and Canadian equity fund Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

June 21, 2019 | International Edition

DWF Absorbs Australian Firm, Doubles Banking and Finance Practice

The 16-person firm, Korosidis Lawyers, led by founder Elpis Korosidis, will join DWF on July 1. Australia is the fastest-growing jurisdiction for the U.K.-based firm, which went public earlier this year and has been expanding its global reach.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

June 20, 2019 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Moves Financial Services Partner From London to Sydney

Charlotte Henry is making the move in the wake of an investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.

By Christopher Niesche

3 minute read

June 18, 2019 | International Edition

EY Law Loses Tax and Commercial Lawyer to Australian Firm

Senior tax and commercial lawyer Michael Patane left to lead the tax practice of the Australian firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers.

By Christopher Niesche

2 minute read

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