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Law Firms Prepare For Boost From UAE's New Bankruptcy Law

Some major firms are restructuring their practices ahead of the new bankruptcy law entering into effect.
6 minute read

International Edition

'A Game of Musical Chairs': Big Law's Shifting Debt Finance Scene in London

A range of partners believe a series big-name lawyer moves in the field of leveraged finance has changed the pecking order of leading law firms in the UK.
7 minute read

International Edition

Indonesia's M&A and Project Finance Market Expected to Take Off in 2024

The outcome of the country's presidential election in February has restored investor confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy, and international law firms are now getting ready for an increase in Indonesia-related work. 
6 minute read

International Edition

Bearing the Flag for Hong Kong: HKEX GC Paul Chow Reflects on New Expectations and the Evolution of the Legal Market

The former Big Law partner oversees the heart of Hong Kong's financial center, which may play a huge role in Greater China's economic future.
7 minute read

International Edition

Africa Should Not Rush to Regulate AI, Says Clifford Chance Co-Head

The partner's comments come despite the EU passing the first comprehensive legislation on AI and a similar proposal pending before the Canadian Parliament.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Saudi Demarche: Measuring the Kingdom and the UAE's Relative Success

For every opinion praising Saudi progress, another underscores the advances the UAE has made. A range of lawyers at major firms gave their views.
9 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Bets on Energy Transition and Infrastructure Build for Australia Expansion

The U.K.-headquartered firm has taken several teams from other firms in Australia.
4 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders Have Won the Battle—But Will They Win the War?

Debate has intensified about the societal value of litigation funders as the UK government prepares a change to the rules that would help them, with some saying a review is needed first.
6 minute read

International Edition

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy, but hardly any firms appear to be considering changes to their wellbeing programmes.
10 minute read

International Edition

As Construction Disputes Multiply, Lawyers in UAE Face Heightened Challenges

Construction is a $41 billion industry in the UAE, and arbitration makes up 49% of dispute cases. Both metrics are growing—requiring law firms to navigate changing government policies, fierce competition, technological advancements, and communication gaps.
6 minute read

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