Lisa Shuchman

March 18, 2024 | International Edition

Law.com International held its annual Asia Legal Awards on March 14, 2024 in Singapore, where it recognized a host of law firms and partners for their outstanding work.

By Law.com International Staff

7 minute read

March 17, 2024 | International Edition

If only we could boost the legal industry's mental health as easily as U.S. law firms are boosting profits, the Global Lawyer writes.

By Paul Hodkinson | Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

March 03, 2024 | International Edition

Law firms have been trying to improve their culture for a long time. So why, the Global Lawyer asks, are we still shocked when we are jolted into realizing not much has changed?

By Lisa Shuchman

10 minute read

February 18, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and other law firms with large transactional practices may see the recent rush of deals as the sign they've been waiting for. The Global Lawyer suggests they may want to curb their enthusiasm.

By Lisa Shuchman

9 minute read

January 28, 2024 | International Edition

International law firms have been launching offices in the U.S. and paying top dollar for talent in the world's largest and most lucrative legal market. But growth potential exists elsewhere, and firms shouldn't give the rest of the world short shrift, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Lisa Shuchman

9 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Professor Amichai Cohen, special counsel on International Law at Barnea Jafa Lande, explains his view of the case brought by South Africa against Israel invoking the Genocide Convention.

By Amichai Cohen, Barnea Jaffa Lande

6 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

The wide array of shortlisted law firms reflects market conditions that existed throughout 2023, when there were relatively few billion-dollar deals and cross-border transactions and regional law firms were called upon to handle small-to-midsized deals.

By Law.com International

5 minute read

January 07, 2024 | International Edition

A new year brings renewed hope. It's a time when law firms lay out a path to achieve their goals. But that path is rarely smooth, writes The Global lawyer. It's often what you cannot see that makes all the difference.

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

December 17, 2023 | International Edition

There's no question that 2023 has been an eventful year, filled with news about law firm mergers, AI and the impact of war. Here are some highlights. Check out what you might have missed.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

The current conflict between Israel and Hamas raises a host of legal questions about the application of the Law of Armed Conflict. For lawyers to engage seriously in the debate, it is important to state the law clearly and precisely, argues Prof. Amichai Cohen, an Israeli expert.

By Amichai Cohen, Barnea Jaffa Lande

5 minute read