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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper, Heuking & Other Key Moves as German Legal Market Reshuffles Ahead of 2025

Two Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.
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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Apple Subsidiaries in Belgium and France Sued by DRC Over Conflict Minerals

Apple strongly disputes the DRC claims brought by three boutique firms in the U.S., France, and Germany. 
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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

SRA to Pay £184K After Prosecution Blunder

The regulator has apologised and said it "should have done better" following a litany of errors.
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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland to Covington: 2024's Chart Toppers and Award Winners

A definitive rundown of the firms and individuals that topped rankings and gained recognition for their accomplishments this year.
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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Plans to Expand M&A and Disputes Practices in Australia

The firm is looking to hire partners.
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December 24, 2024 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray, Willkie Farr, KWM, Dechert Act on Xerox's $1.5B Buy in China

Ropes & Gray and Willkie Farr are acting for Xerox.
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December 23, 2024 | International Edition

US Wins Trade Dispute with Mexico Over Genetically Modified Corn

Mexico sought to ban genetically modified corn for human consumption, threatening a key import market for U.S. farmers.
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December 23, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley Surges, Linklaters Leaps: The Hires That Made The Headlines in 2024

Law.com lists the hires that garnered the greatest interest in 2024, with firms like Sidley Austin, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss building in the U.K. and U.S. at pace.
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December 23, 2024 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Steers Katjes in Bittersweet Dispute with Lindt & Nestlé Over Vegan Chocolate Patent

The holiday season may be sweet, but competition in the billion-dollar vegan chocolate market is anything but. German and Swiss lawyers are unwrapping their best strategies to gain a competitive edge.
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December 23, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong Bourse Seeks Feedback on IPO Price Discovery, Takes Steps to Boost Capital Markets Activity

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is looking at ways to encourage more firms to list in the city while seizing the initiative in the corporate governance sphere.
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