Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson is the Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International and of all ALM Global Coverage. Before joining the company in late 2018, he was the Deputy Editor and Comment Editor of Financial News, part of Dow Jones. He has also held roles as Acting Editor of Financial News and Editor of Private Equity News and has written for The Wall Street Journal as well as numerous private equity publications in the U.S. Before that he was a reporter covering the U.K. legal market. [email protected]

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October 11, 2023 | International Edition

Two Nations Warring Within the Bosom of a Single State?

A prominent Middle East-based lawyer sets out a prescription for progress in the intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict. New economic opportunities based on a kind of UAE free zone development model could bring benefits to the Gaza Strip—and the Palestinian people at large—thus removing anti-Jewish animus.

By Tim Taylor KC

7 minute read

October 08, 2023 | International Edition

Why Quinn, CMS and Nishimura Offices Openings are More Than They Seem

Law firms' international expansion efforts are sometimes part of a bigger strategy that reveals how they are positioning themselves, writes the Global Lawyer.

By Paul Hodkinson

6 minute read

October 05, 2023 | International Edition

Firms Guide Settlement Between Mozambique and Credit Suisse Over 'Tuna Bonds' Scandal

The long-running $1.5bn dispute plunged one of Africa's poorest countries into deep financial crisis.

By Jennigay Coetzer

3 minute read

October 04, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Takes on Partners from Across KWM Europe Offices, Many to Go Elsewhere

The firm inked an alliance with KWM China in July and had been expected to take on the vast majority of the lawyers from across five offices in Europe and the Middle East.

By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson

3 minute read

September 27, 2023 | International Edition

Partners at A&O, Shearman Begin Merger Vote, With Approval Widely Expected

Insiders have spoken positively of the proposed merger, on which partners at both firms will begin casting their votes Thursday.

By Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

September 27, 2023 | International Edition

Africa Top 50 2023: A&O, Eversheds and CMS Among Fastest Growers But ENS and DLA Still Lead

International firms made up 13 of the top 50, while 15 South African firms featured in the table and 11 were from Nigeria, according to the research produced in partnership with Africa Legal.

By Jennigay Coetzer

2 minute read

September 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer

London's Legal Industry Cannot Get Much More American

That means U.S. firms may not see the gains in the region they once experienced.

By Paul Hodkinson

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | International Edition

Why Major African Arbitrations Are Still Rendered Abroad

African arbitration is gaining traction but many disputes are still sent abroad for resolution due to factors such as too much local choice and frustration with the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration in Ivory Coast.

By Alfred Olufemi

6 minute read

September 22, 2023 | International Edition

The Importance of Disagreement

Law firms always talk about their cohesive culture, but perhaps they should celebrate the way arguments and diversity of thought helps their decision making, writes the London Lawyer Briefing.

By Paul Hodkinson

5 minute read

September 22, 2023 | International Edition

Video: The Global 200 Webinar

Discover key insights into how law firms around the world compare and what it all means.

By Law.com International

1 minute read

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