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Sullivan & Cromwell Staff Layoffs Reveal 'Moral' Struggle Facing Many Firms

Wildly profitable S&C is cutting staff, begging the question as to whether other firms will be looking to cull their administrative personnel as well.
5 minute read

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The Hogan Lovells Associate Who Escaped War To Fight For a Place in London Law

Sengova Kailondo's journey into the industry involved fleeing rebel troops in Sierra Leone, his school closing down, and his family advising against it.
9 minute read

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How GDPR Has Spawned a Global Data Law Revolution

Nations including the US, South Africa and the UAE have taken inspiration from the EU's General Data Protection Regulation in introducing new laws. But this is just the beginning, lawyers say.
5 minute read

International Edition

Zoom and Gloom: Lawyers are Growing Tired of Endless Video Calls

Lawyers complain of suffering from 'Zoom fatigue' as the industry continues to encourage remote working.
5 minute read

International Edition

UK GCs Kick Back Against Calls For In-House Regulation

The independence of general counsel is being questioned as their role expands into the trusted adviser territory.
4 minute read

International Edition

How Africa's Judiciaries Are Overcoming Their Colonial Pasts and Modernizing

The odds are stacked against the independence of judiciaries in Africa, not helped by its colonial legacy. But positive signs are emerging.
5 minute read

International Edition

UK General Counsel Eye CEO Roles. Are They Up To The Job?

'I've certainly thought about throwing my hat in the ring', says one general counsel... but few get the job.
6 minute read

International Edition

Could the UAE Become the Next Major International Arbitration Hub?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are quietly leading the Middle East onto a world stage led by historically dominant jurisdictions like London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. But is the UAE ready to become the world's arbitration hub of choice?
11 minute read

International Edition

The Major Legal Dispute That Threatens Stability in Africa

Debate is raging between Ethiopia and Egypt over a mega African dam construction that some fear could lead to war.
6 minute read

International Edition

Is The Rise in AI Use Damaging Junior Lawyers' Skills?

Some partners fear the rise of automation could lead to more mistakes by junior lawyers in the future.
6 minute read

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