Paul Hodkinson
Paul Hodkinson is the Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International. 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. It is his second stint at Legal Week, after he worked at the publication between 2002 and 2008. [email protected]
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 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 SeemLaw 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' ScandalThe 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 ElsewhereThe 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 ExpectedInsiders 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 LeadInternational 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 AmericanThat 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 AbroadAfrican 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 DisagreementLaw 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
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