Europe
-
International Edition | Analysis
Cost Cuts Spread Across Big Law's Billion-Dollar Club
By Samantha Stokes | May 11, 2020
More Am Law 25 firms, including at least one more on Monday, are using compensation levers to shore up their finances in an economy upended by COVID-19.
-
Quinn Emanuel Pauses Partner Distributions and Adjusts Draws
By Dan Packel | May 11, 2020
The moves, according to founder John Quinn, are focused on building the firm's "cash reserves" as the COVID-19 crisis persists and its economic impacts mount. Quinn said the firm's finances are sound, with no layoffs or furloughs in the works.
-
World Intellectual Property Organization Appoints New Director General
By Anna Zhang | May 11, 2020
Daren Tang, who has led the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore since 2015, is the first Asian to hold the top job at the United Nations agency.
-
Hill Dickinson Cuts Global Staff Pay by 20%, Withholds Partner Payouts
By Vincent Chow | May 11, 2020
The firm has also suspended all further profit distribution to partners.
-
K&L Gates Hires Seven-Strong Restructuring Team in Frankfurt
By Meganne Tillay | May 11, 2020
The hire comes as firms bulk up their restructuring teams to face a coronavirus-induced uptick in work.
-
Eversheds Sets Up Scheme to Facilitate Hours and Pay Reductions
By Simon Lock | May 11, 2020
The six-month programme will see staff in impacted sectors placed on reduced hours and pay to mirror client demand.
-
Top HSBC Lawyer On the Limits of Lockdown and the Evolution of the GC
By Varsha Patel | May 11, 2020
Alex Robinson discusses the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, and why he expects panel firms to use AI.
-
International Edition | Analysis
Will COVID-19 Vaccines Be Subject to Compulsory Patent Licenses?
By Amy Guthrie | May 11, 2020
Granting patents in favor of a specific company or organization could undermine the development and wide-scale distribution of virus treatments, lawyers say.
-
Cancel Law Student Internships? 'Mais Non,' Say French Firms
By Anne Bagamery | May 11, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis led law firms in the U.S. to cancel or sharply curtail their summer associate programs, firms in France are maintaining their programs, which are an essential part of legal education.
-
A Firm-By-Firm Guide on the Latest Pandemic Measures
By ALM Staff | May 11, 2020
The latest: Freshfields delays its leadership election to later this year, while Hill Dickinson cuts all staff pay.
More From ALM
View Now
View Now
View Now
London
Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.
Learn More
New York, NY
Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.
Learn More
New York, NY
Legalweek New York explores Business and Regulatory Trends, Technology and Talent drivers impacting law firms.
Learn More
Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the New York, NY office for a Litigation Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience. The ideal ...
Apply Now ›
McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a patent associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Candidates should have supe...
Apply Now ›
Boutique union side labor law firm seeks an entry level attorney that can thrive in a fast paced practice that is growing at a rapid rate. E...
Apply Now ›