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Billables and Bad Partners: Why Associates Are Still Not Happy

A survey of nearly 200 London associates has outlined the most common frustrations among junior lawyers.
6 minute read

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'Get Your House in Order' SFO Warns Corporates, as UK Government Issues Long-Awaited Fraud Guidance

The guidance has been described as 'seismic' and a 'game-changer' by law firm partners.
3 minute read

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The People That Make Us: A Photoshoot with Clifford Chance

This week, Law.com International is featuring photos and interviews with junior talent across Clifford Chance's U.K. corporate team, as part of a series to showcase the teams behind the scenes.
7 minute read

International Edition

Are More Canadian Lawyers Bailing on Big Law to Found Their Own Firms?

Many of this year's new law firm founders are women, who say they were driven by a desire for greater autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to pursue visions they felt were constrained in traditional law firm structures.
4 minute read

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Is Saudi Arabia's Khoshaim & Associates' Abu Dhabi Debut a Harbinger of Change?

Sources indicate that a reversal in traffic, that has to date overwhelmingly moved in the other direction, could be on the horizon.
5 minute read

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The People That Make Us: A Photoshoot at Bird & Bird

For its latest series, Law.com International is featuring photos and interviews with junior talent across a variety of firms to showcase the teams behind the scenes.
5 minute read

International Edition

Political Polarization Prompts Asia's Regional Firms to Seek Out Legal Networks

The age of globalization has faded, creating major change in the legal ecosystem in Asia. While the most notable shift has been Big Law's retreat, regional Asian players are seizing the opportunity to push for international exposure.
7 minute read

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UK Black History Month: Four A&O Shearman Staffers Honour Their Unsung Heroes

This year's theme, 'reclaiming narratives', seeks to recognize and correct historical inaccuracies in the representation of Black history and culture. Here, lawyers talk about the people who helped shape their lives.
6 minute read

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Status Driven With Unpredictable Fees: What Private Equity Clients Really Think About Their Lawyers

A lack of certainty on pricing for doing "not very difficult" work is one of the most common complaints from leaders at private equity firms, who opened up to Law.com International about experiences with their legal advisers.
7 minute read

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Aggressive, Assertive: Is There a Private Equity Lawyer Stereotype, and is it Deterring Talented Juniors?

The stereotype of the arrogant, flashy, gregarious PE lawyer gives a limited view of the industry, sources say, as clients nowadays are less focused on personality and more on quality.
5 minute read

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