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Linklaters Halts Plans to Withhold Distributions to Departing Partners

The decision is part of wider suite of changes to how the firm rewards departing partners and will see it stop paying sums it handed partners who depart the firm after more than 20 years' service.
2 minute read

International Edition

Six Partners to Leave Clyde & Co in Australia Following Review

The firm is trying to improve its operating model.
3 minute read

International Edition

Looming Privacy Law Changes in Australia Bring Unmet Demand for Lawyers

The changes, which will make Australian privacy law more like the EU's, "should be giving people nightmares," said one Sydney-based privacy partner.
6 minute read

International Edition

South African Investors and Law Firms on Edge Over ANC Coalition Talks

Investors fear the parties might strike a deal that could lead to nationalization of the South African Reserve Bank and other key institutions, expropriation of property and a move away from the rule of law.
3 minute read

International Edition

TikTok Parent Hires Hollywood Heavy Hitter as Global GC Amid Showdown With US

Former Warner Bros. General Counsel John Rogovin is taking the legal reins of the popular social media app as its continued operation in the United States hangs in the balance.
3 minute read

International Edition

Deacons Sexual Harassment Saga Takes a Turn as Judge Lifts Anonymity and Ex-Partner Sues for Defamation

A case brought against the former Deacons and Baker McKenzie lawyer has been discontinued and the claimant has been ordered to pay costs.
4 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder Therium Accused of 'Wilful Negligence' in 'Rogue Arbitration' Lawsuit

Therium is known for funding the postmasters' successful litigation against the Post Office over the Horizon scandal.
3 minute read

International Edition

Littler, Dentons Partner Laterals Among Latest in Canada's Nonstop Spring Moves Bonanza

Three more lawyers have changed firms recently on top of more than a dozen who have landed new gigs in the last couple of weeks.
4 minute read

International Edition

Mexicans Elect Ruling Party Candidate for the Presidency in Consolidation of Power

Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to continue with the agenda of the Morena party, prompting concern by investors and their legal advisers who have not found the policies business-friendly, and who fear they will further erode checks and balances and weaken the country's judiciary.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner to Go Before Tribunal After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation

The partner has been accused of inappropriate and unwanted conduct.
2 minute read

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