HSF Hires Trio for Luxembourg Launch, Builds Private Capital Practice

Ashurst PEP Jumps 13% As Singapore, UK Offices Shine

Varsha Patel | July 21, 2022

As the firm prepares to draw up its 2027 strategy, Ashurst CEO Paul Jenkins said the U.S. is "still a missing piece of the puzzle for us".

3 minute read

Shearman Expands Finance Offering With White & Case Partner in Germany

James Carstensen | July 20, 2022

Florian Ziegler is Shearman's fifth lateral hire in continental Europe this year.

3 minute read

Legal Departments Continue to Shift Some Work to India

Trudy Knockless | July 20, 2022

"High demand for precise legal assistance at affordable costs is likely to drive the industry growth," according to a Global Market Insights study.

4 minute read

Airbus Enlists Herbert Smith Freehills, A&O for €8B Credit Facility Deal

Anne Bagamery | July 20, 2022

The deal, the second for the aerospace giant in two years, is part of a growing trend among corporate borrowers and lenders in Europe to link financing facilities to the borrower's achievement of ESG goals.

2 minute read

A&O Latest Firm to Relocate Moscow People To Dubai

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | July 20, 2022

Several firms have now relocated their Russian people to the Middle East.

2 minute read

Chart

General Counsel Compensation Chart: Who Made the 2022 Top-Paid GC List?

Greg Andrews | July 19, 2022

The 2022 General Counsel Compensation Report is based on Corporate Counsel affiliate ALM Intelligence's analysis of Fortune 1000 companies' 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission filings and a compilation of their top lawyers' compensation data.

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Freshfields, Latham Lead on Euromoney's £1.6B Take Private

Varsha Patel | July 19, 2022

The deal will split Euromoney into two businesses, with Fastmarkets becoming a stand-alone unit owned by Astorg.

2 minute read

Cuatrecasas Managing Partner Dies Unexpectedly

Alex D'Elia | July 18, 2022

The Spanish firm pays tribute to Jorge Badía, who had led the firm to its highest ever revenue in 2021.

2 minute read

Norton Rose Fulbright Names Head of Greek Offices

Alex D'Elia | July 18, 2022

The new appointment takes over from Norton Rose veteran of 30 years, Dimitri Sofianopoulos.

2 minute read

Big Law 5 Link Up for €10.7B European Telecoms Deal

James Carstensen | July 18, 2022

It is one of the year's biggest telecoms deals and involves large teams from across Europe.

2 minute read

Commentary

Twitter vs Musk Epitomizes the Legal Industry's Next Chapter

Paul Hodkinson | July 17, 2022

The Global Lawyer: A notable rise in a variety of disputes appears to signal the start of a new economic cycle for large law firms.

6 minute read

EU Top Court OKs Commission's Expanded Merger Control Approach in Illumina Decision

Linda A. Thompson | July 14, 2022

The Luxembourg court ruled against the U.S. pharmaceutical company Illumina in what had been seen as a legal test for a new merger control approach that has significantly widened EU competition authorities' powers to scrutinize and block merger deals.

2 minute read

Baker McKenzie Names Next Global Practice Group Leaders

Hannah Walker | July 14, 2022

Six of the eight appointed practice leaders are based in Europe.

2 minute read

KLM Faces Legal Action Over Its Environmental Claims as Greenwashing Allegations Move Front and Center

Linda A. Thompson | July 13, 2022

Three NGOs contend that a KLM ad campaign violates European consumer law. The lawsuit comes as legal disputes over greenwashing claims are on the rise.

7 minute read

Canadian Law Firm Requests Judicial Review of Government Decision to Return Nord Stream 1 Turbines

Gail J. Cohen | July 13, 2022

A Ukrainian diaspora group says the special export permit contravenes Canada's sanctions regime against Russia.

3 minute read

HSF Hits New Heights Across Financial Metrics As Major New York Hires Bolster Numbers

Hannah Walker | July 13, 2022

HSF's New York revenue ratcheted up by 20%, spurring its global revenue to new heights.

3 minute read

Gide Promotes 9 to Partner Across Europe

James Carstensen | July 13, 2022

It is an improvement on last year, when 7 made the cut.

2 minute read

Four Firms Draw Up Ethics, ESG Policies

Hannah Walker | July 13, 2022

Firms are increasingly taking steps to draw up a stance on issues as employees and clients raise ethical and environmental issues up their agendas.

4 minute read

Gleiss Lutz Among First European Firms to Step Into Metaverse

James Carstensen | July 13, 2022

The German heavyweight joins a trend taking off primarily in the U.S. of organizations joining a virtual world billed as the next big thing in social networking.

3 minute read

Simmons Nudges Through £1M PEP Barrier for First Time

Varsha Patel | July 13, 2022

Simmons managing partner Jeremy Hoyland will not run again for the role when his term ends, he said while discussing the firm's results.

4 minute read

Eversheds Sutherland Adds Real Estate Partner in Munich

James Carstensen | July 12, 2022

The hire goes towards plugging a gap that was created when K&L Gates raided the firm's German real estate team in 2021.

2 minute read

Clifford Chance Appoints 1st Woman to Global Corporate Head Amid Shakeup of Other Leader Roles

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | July 12, 2022

The firm has pivoted its corporate focus to the U.S., with the global head of corporate now based there for the first time.

3 minute read

Cuatrecasas Hires EY Abogados Labor and Employment Partner Following Spain's Labor Reform

Alex D'Elia | July 12, 2022

Isabel Merenciano headed Ernst & Young's labor and employment practice in Valencia.

2 minute read

Twitter Lawyers Up With Wachtell Lipton, Plus Other Deals on the Radar

Patrick Smith | July 11, 2022

Wachtell's William Savitt, co-chair of its litigation department, wrote in a letter that Twitter "demands that Mr. Musk" comply with his obligations under a deal agreement.

6 minute read

Baker McKenzie Completes Russia Spinoff After Conference Episode

Paul Hodkinson | July 11, 2022

The move to separate from its offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg comes just weeks after a partner presented under the firm's name at a Vladimir Putin-hosted event.

2 minute read

Norton Rose Fulbright Bolsters Brussels Ranks with White & Case Partner

Linda A. Thompson | July 11, 2022

The firm has also appointed a competition partner who joined from Covington earlier this spring as the new head of its Brussels base.

2 minute read

Pinsent Masons Elects Senior Partner

Jack Womack | July 11, 2022

Richard Foley will conclude the second of his two terms as senior partner in October 2022.

2 minute read

Imagine Boris Johnson Was a Law Firm Leader

Krishnan Nair | July 11, 2022

The Global Lawyer: The U.K.'s departing prime minister sets an example for no one. But the concept of unchecked power is not entirely alien to law firms.

4 minute read

Cahill Gordon & Reindel to Represent Credit Suisse in Securities Class Action Tied to Russian Oligarchs

Jane Wester | July 08, 2022

Attorneys for class plaintiffs allege that, between March 2021 and March 2022, the defendants made a series of false or misleading statements or failures to disclose information about Credit Suisse's work with Russian oligarchs, even as Russia prepared for the invasion of Ukraine.

3 minute read

UK's Proposed Data Privacy Changes Are More GDPR Evolution Than Revolution

Cassandre Coyer | July 08, 2022

The U.K.'s proposed reforms aim to lessen the compliance burden on small and medium organizations. But while the reforms likely will not risk an EU adequacy decision, some attorneys believe Brussels may still have some questions.

4 minute read

Simpson Thacher M&A Co-Head to Become KKR's Next General Counsel

Varsha Patel | July 08, 2022

The partner will also take on the chief legal officer role in 2023.

2 minute read

Uría Menéndez Appoints Next Senior Partner

Alex D'Elia | July 08, 2022

The incoming leader currently heads up the firm's litigation practice.

2 minute read

Hogan Lovells Appoints Inaugural Global Managing Partner

Bruce Love | July 07, 2022

The firm has also appointed a global managing partner for growth.

4 minute read

'Johnson Is Shameless': UK Lawyers React as Prime Minister Resigns

Varsha Patel | Rose Walker | July 07, 2022

Partners from a range of firms welcomed the 'opportunity to reset' but some have also hit out at several possible successors including Attorney General Suella Braverman.

6 minute read

Taylor Wessing Extends Profit Share Scheme Amid Soaring UK Growth

Jack Womack | July 07, 2022

The firm's UK managing partner said that the firm has been building its restructuring and litigation teams, which would benefit the firm in the next financial year.

2 minute read

Cohen & Gresser Trio Joins Paris Law Firm, Launches Tech Practice

Anne Bagamery | July 07, 2022

The move comes amid increasing client demand in Europe for advice on a range of technology issues.

2 minute read

Top EU Court Makes Osborne Clarke Partner a Judge

Linda A. Thompson | July 07, 2022

The lawyer will be sworn in as a judge at the General Court of the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice in September.

2 minute read

Talent Competition Remains the Top Challenge for Most in Big Law

Jacob Polacheck | July 06, 2022

Meanwhile, the vast majority of law firm respondents in the survey reported that COVID-19 had a favorable impact on their firm

4 minute read

Dentons Boosts Milan Banking Practice With McDermott Double Hire

Linda A. Thompson | July 06, 2022

It is the second double hire for the global firm's Milan office in the last 30 days.

2 minute read

Top EU Court Escalates Climate Case in Move Signaling Its Importance

Linda A. Thompson | July 06, 2022

The case is unprecedented due to its extraterritorial scope, the number of governments sued and the highly ambitious reduction targets it is seeking.

4 minute read

Pinsent Masons Unveils 16% Leap in PEP For Second Year Running

Varsha Patel | July 05, 2022

The results also showcase the firm's 10th consecutive year of revenue growth.

4 minute read

Sullivan & Cromwell and Goodwin Top M&A League Tables for 2022

Patrick Smith | July 05, 2022

The first half rankings showed many familiar faces, as the M&A market dropped 21%.

4 minute read

Fieldfisher Bolsters Employment Practice in Paris With Hires From French Boutique

Anne Bagamery | July 05, 2022

The arrivals, including a partner, come amid increasing workload due in part to an uptick in M&A deals in the French capital.

2 minute read

Cuatrecasas Adds Tax Partner in Mexico, M&A Partner in Peru

Amy Guthrie | July 05, 2022

The Spanish law firm now has more than 30 lawyers stationed in Mexico.

3 minute read

Canada's New AI Regulation Echoes EU Approach, Signaling Broader EU Influence

Cassandre Coyer | July 05, 2022

About a year after the European Union proposed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence, Canada is now, too, proposing its first-ever private sector regulation of AI. Similarities between the two regulations reveal the influence the EU's AI act will likely have on other jurisdictions looking to rein in AI.

5 minute read

Independent European Firms Bounce Back in H1 League Tables

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | July 04, 2022

M&A value and volume slowed but mega deals in private activity continue to drive activity, boosting the likes of Simpson Thacher.

5 minute read

WFW Launches Paris Dispute Resolution Practice With Partner Hire

Anne Bagamery | July 01, 2022

The firm is establishing a presence in a busy market for dispute-related work.

2 minute read

Pinsent Masons Launches Luxembourg Office, Hires 7 Partners From Local Firm

Anne Bagamery | July 01, 2022

A boom in Luxembourg's fund industry has made it an appealing market for major law firms.

2 minute read

Linklaters in 'No Rush' to Up NQ Rates, It Tells Lawyers

Varsha Patel | July 01, 2022

Key rival Allen & Overy decided not to raise its base NQ rate earlier this week, while Herbert Smith Freehills upped its rate on Friday.

2 minute read

The US Reverses 'Roe' and the World Reacts

Anne Bagamery | July 01, 2022

The U.S. decision, which runs counter to global trends toward more liberal abortion rights, led almost immediately to a global call to strengthen legal protections for reproductive rights, as well as heightened fears for the knock-on effects on civil rights, privacy rights, women's health, and even local law.

9 minute read

Quinn Emanuel Begins to File Claims Against Russia on Behalf of Ukraine

James Carstensen | July 01, 2022

The economic damage resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine could amount to $600 billion, according to some estimates.

3 minute read

3 Am Law 50 Firms Continue to Struggle to Withdraw From Representing Sanctioned Russian Banks

Colleen Murphy | June 30, 2022

Latham & Watkins and its client, VTB Bank, have already missed two deadlines to get substitute counsel to file an appearance notice, and requested, in a letter addressed to a federal judge, an additional two-week extension until July 7.

5 minute read

'Super Anxiety' Behind Instruction to Destroy Evidence, Says Ex-Jones Day Partner as Ocado Battle Continues

Varsha Patel | June 30, 2022

'I want the court to appreciate the level of my apology is absolutely sincere', said former Jones Day partner Raymond McKeeve, as he gave evidence at the High Court on Thursday in the ongoing Ocado dispute.

3 minute read

Baker McKenzie Partner Presents at Putin-Hosted Conference as Firm Continues Russia Operations Spinoff

Dan Packel | June 29, 2022

Moscow partner Vladimir Efremov presented under the firm's name at the 10th annual St. Petersburg Legal Forum Wednesday. Baker McKenzie said it would spin off its Russian operations in March, but the process remains incomplete.

3 minute read

Ranking

Rankings Show Which Law Firms Have The Most Black Lawyers, But Retention is Still a Huge Failing

Varsha Patel | June 29, 2022

'Firms need to figure out how you're going to keep [Black lawyers] around and how you're going to create an environment where they can actually succeed', said one Black lawyer who left a large international firm.

6 minute read

Pride Month: Law Needs More Vocal Allies

Kirsten Fulton-Flemming, Addleshaw Goddard | June 29, 2022

'It's not enough to simply be a silent supporter of LGBTQ+ rights', says Kirsten Fulton-Flemming.

4 minute read

Australia's Most Active Climate Litigator Expects to Be Busy for Years to Come

Christopher Niesche | June 28, 2022

David Barnden has played a role in making the country a prime jurisdiction for test cases with broad policy implications for the environment at a time when climate change litigation has been spreading around the world.

7 minute read

BCLP Hires 4 DLA Piper Partners in Frankfurt as It Continues Europe Expansion

James Carstensen | June 27, 2022

The emphasis on expansion in Germany follows BCLP's continued growth in Paris, where the office has more than tripled in size.

3 minute read

Law Society of England and Wales to Close Brussels Office After 30 Years

Linda A. Thompson | June 27, 2022

The legal body is to close the four-person operation in November as work has dried up post Brexit.

2 minute read

Sky Group Refreshes General Counsel After Longstanding Incumbent's Departure

Varsha Patel | June 27, 2022

The GC has been at the media and telecoms giant for 22 years.

2 minute read

BCLP Russia Managing Partner Relocates To London

Hannah Walker | June 27, 2022

The partner is advising Western clients on their concerns relating to the "rapidly changing political and economic circumstances in Russia."

2 minute read

Commentary

When The Old World Meets The New: Law Firms' Need to Adapt

Paul Hodkinson | June 26, 2022

The longest-standing legal institutions only remain relevant if they continue to adapt, writes the Global Lawyer. It is a message that holds true for elite commercial law firms the world over.

5 minute read

Kirkland, Latham and Weil Advise On French Healthcare Group Takeover

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 24, 2022

The healthcare sector continues to hand work to law firms.

2 minute read

Societe Generale Brands Clifford Chance 'Negligent', Seeks Compensation for Gold Dispute Advice

Jack Womack | June 24, 2022

The French banking giant has accused the law firm of committing 'errors' which led to substantial financial losses between 2008 and 2017.

3 minute read

'Let Lawyers Do More Than Just Slave Over Files' Says Coca Cola GC in Pro Bono Push

Varsha Patel | June 24, 2022

Speaking at the Commercial Litigation Forum's pro bono event, Justice Sara Cockerill also echoed the need for amplified pro bono efforts.

3 minute read

Spain's ECIJA Integrates Another Law Firm in Ecuador

Amy Guthrie | June 23, 2022

The absorption of Estudio Central in the city of Cuenca adds four partners and a fourth office for the firm in Ecuador.

2 minute read

UK Competition Boutique Adds Covington Lawyer to Lead Brussels Office

Linda A. Thompson | June 23, 2022

The Covington counsel is jumping ship after a little over seven years at the U.S. firm.

2 minute read

Hogan Lovells Adds Compliance Partner in Munich

James Carstensen | June 23, 2022

The partner joins from one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers.

2 minute read

Asia Deal Digest: Kirkland Advises on Hong Kong SPAC, Market Propped Up by Mid-Level Debt Issuances

Jessica Seah | June 23, 2022

There has been a slowdown of blockbuster transactions in Asia, as the market is being propped by mid-tier transactions, particularly on debt issuances.

10 minute read

Eversheds Sutherland Expands Into Bulgaria With Local Firm Merger

Linda A. Thompson | June 23, 2022

Eversheds is merging with long-standing relationship firm Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners, one of the country's largest business law outfits.

2 minute read

DAC Beachcroft Enters Co-operation Agreement with German Law Firm

James Carstensen | June 22, 2022

The two outfits already have close ties, having been founding members of Legalign Global, an international alliance of insurance-focused law firms.

2 minute read

A Look at Climate Litigation So Far This Year

Sylvie Gallage-Alwis | Gaëtan de Robillard, Signature Litigation | June 22, 2022

The Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights are grappling with several significant climate litigation cases.

5 minute read

Hogan Lovells Recruits Banking Partner to Boost Paris Offering

Hannah Langworth | June 21, 2022

Cassandra Porgès joins the firm from Weil Gotshal & Manges, where she has worked for 18 years.

2 minute read

Watch Your Language: Gender Neutrality in Contracts

Ricci Hackner, Bowmans | June 21, 2022

Different languages present different challenges but many countries have now published guidelines to encourage lawyers to avoid gender bias, writes Ricci Hackner of Bowmans in South Africa.

4 minute read

Freshfields Appoints Next London Disputes Head

Varsha Patel | June 21, 2022

The partner, who has notably led for Mastercard, will remain co-head of the firm's global antitrust litigation group.

2 minute read

Allen & Overy 20-Year Brussels Veteran Quits for US Firm

Linda A. Thompson | June 21, 2022

The exit is the latest in a recent trend of elite U.K. led firm partners leaving for U.S. firms in the key jurisdiction.

2 minute read

Major Court Defeat for EC Holds Implications For Big Tech Crackdown, Lawyers Say

James Carstensen | June 20, 2022

Quinn Emanuel advised US chipmaker Qualcomm on the victory that annulled a near-billion euro fine for the company's payments to Apple.

4 minute read

Litigation Funders' War Chest Swells to £2.2 Billion

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 20, 2022

Litigation funders are backing class action lawsuits as the U.K. and Europe continue to employ the measure.

2 minute read

Will Law Firms' 2022 Results Match the Heady Heights of the Previous Year?

Varsha Patel | June 20, 2022

As we near July—the month for financial reporting—partners remain optimistic, but more sober than last year, about their upcoming results.

3 minute read

Change Is on the Way. Law Firms Are Getting Ready

Lisa Shuchman | June 20, 2022

Social and economic factors are pushing the legal profession to embrace change, although there are places where it is still falling short, writes Lisa Shuchman in this week's Global Lawyer.

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Slideshow

'Indoor-Outdoor Working': An Exclusive Look Inside Freshfields' New Silicon Valley Office

Alaina Lancaster | June 17, 2022

"People were working at home for a long time. The last thing they want to do is go to work. So we thought a lot about how to make it both look and feel polished, but also to be a very comfortable place to work," said Sarah Solum, Freshfields' U.S. managing partner.

5 minute read

Squire Patton Boggs Brings on 4-Strong Real Estate Team in Paris

Hannah Langworth | June 17, 2022

The firm has done a spate of hiring in Paris in the past few months.

3 minute read

The Big Law Lawyers on Putin's Travel Ban List

Bruce Love | June 16, 2022

At least 40 lawyers appear on Russia's travel ban list. Some of these lawyers are U.S. officials, but others are in private practice.

6 minute read

Jones Day Adds Paris White Collar Expert

Hannah Langworth | June 16, 2022

The hire comes as the firm builds out its Paris disputes arm.

2 minute read

Freshfields Madrid Partner Heads to White & Case

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 16, 2022

White & Case is "investing in Madrid for the long haul", according to an executive committee member at the firm.

2 minute read

Cleary Hires Herbert Smith Freehills Germany Managing Partner

Hannah Walker | June 16, 2022

The high profile hire will be based in the firm's Frankfurt office and follows a senior hire in Brussels earlier this year.

2 minute read

Law Firms Continue a Love Affair With Ireland

Jack Womack | June 16, 2022

Clients now have the luxury of choice in Ireland, and partners say the variety of law firms moving in is evidence of a "maturing" legal landscape.

6 minute read

Brown Rudnick Elects Youngest CEO in Its History

Bruce Love | June 15, 2022

Vincent Guglielmotti joined the firm as an associate in 2008, making partner in 2013. The Am Law 200 firm has offices in London and Paris as well as in the U.S.

2 minute read

What It Takes to Practice Environmental Law in Europe

Anne Bagamery | June 15, 2022

Law firms in Europe expect job candidates to come in the door with highly specialized training and experience. It also helps, said one partner, "to have a desire to change the world."

5 minute read

Withers' Bet on Private Clients in California Is Powering US Growth

Jessie Yount | June 14, 2022

The firm did the same in Asia, which last year accounted for 25% of the firm's revenue. "Every year we erode globally into the idea that the London market is the most important market to the firm," said Michael Brophy, Los Angeles managing director at Withers.

6 minute read

We Need More Black Lawyers

Stephanie Acosta, UWorld | June 14, 2022

A crucial first step is leveling the playing field when it comes to taking the bar exam, writes Stephanie Acosta.

5 minute read

U.S. Free Speech Lawyer to Study How Meritless Lawsuits Affect Human Rights in EU

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 13, 2022

Laura Prather, head of the media law practice group at Haynes and Boone, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to do research she hopes will increase global awareness of the problem with SLAPP suits, and encourage cross-border cooperation and meaningful changes in the law.

3 minute read

Shearman & Sterling Promotes Sole London Lawyer to Partner

Varsha Patel | June 13, 2022

Two thirds of the 12-strong promotion round have been made across the firm's U.S. offices.

2 minute read

Ranking

'Rainbow Logos Only Go So Far': The Top Firms For LGBTQ+ Representation, 2022

Varsha Patel | June 13, 2022

'Simply changing the colour of your logo to the rainbow flag doesn't cut it', says one GC, as new rankings reveal which firms have the highest proportion of LGBTQ+ lawyers in the UK.

5 minute read

The Changing Shape of Litigation

Krishnan Nair | June 13, 2022

The Global Lawyer: Are we seeing a trend of firms diversifying away from traditional cases to originate collective actions?

6 minute read

Osborne Clarke Posts Double Digit Growth

Jack Womack | June 13, 2022

Following a successful year, the firm has been recruiting keenly in 2022.

2 minute read

Freshfields Names Next Global Disputes Head

Varsha Patel | June 10, 2022

The firm has been growing its global disputes practice, particularly in Germany where 'mass litigation' is taking off.

2 minute read

Jones Day Brings in Brussels Trade Expert from Dentons

Linda A. Thompson | June 09, 2022

The firm's Brussels hiring process has been relatively quiet since it brought in 5 lawyers from White & Case a few years ago.

2 minute read

Eversheds Sutherland Latest Firm to Expand in Dublin With Local Firm Addition

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 09, 2022

The international law firm set shows no sign of losing interest in the market yet.

2 minute read

Law Firms Ready as UK Tribunal Greenlights £2B Trucks Cartel Claim

Jack Womack | June 09, 2022

The claim arises out of a 2016 EU decision which found that five major truck manufacturers colluded to fix prices.

3 minute read

5-Lawyer CMS Tax Team Exits for Gianni & Origoni in Milan

Anne Bagamery | June 09, 2022

The team also previously practised at Baker McKenzie.

2 minute read

Freshfields Steps Up Mass Litigation Drive With 3 More German Bases

James Carstensen | June 08, 2022

The firm is taking advantage of flexible working arrangements to establish outposts near regional courts that deal with 'mass litigations' such as Dieselgate.

3 minute read

UK Law Firm Seeks Damages From Russia on Behalf of Ukrainians

Linda A. Thompson | June 08, 2022

The firm will coordinate hundreds of private civil actions in Ukraine and around the world to obtain compensation for destruction to property amid Russia's war.

3 minute read

International Legal Organizations Call for Justice After Paraguayan Prosecutor Gunned Down

Amy Guthrie | June 07, 2022

In light of the apparent transnational assassination, the New York City Bar Association and the International Association of Prosecutors have called upon nations to redouble efforts to ensure the safety of prosecutors.

4 minute read

Three Am Law Firms May Soon Finally Be Free to Withdraw From Representing Sanctioned Russian Banks

Lisa Shuchman | June 07, 2022

Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine and countries began imposing sanctions, it has become clear that dropping a Russian client in ongoing litigation isn't easy.

4 minute read

Ranking

Rising Stars: Europe's Best Up-and-Coming Female Lawyers 2022

Anne Bagamery | June 07, 2022

Hundreds of potentials have been whittled down to make this year's list of Continental Europe's 25 future female leaders in law.

26 minute read

Clifford Chance Loses Longstanding Partner to Proskauer But Regains Partner From Arthur Cox

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 07, 2022

Proskauer Rose has hired a London partner who has been at Clifford Chance for over 30 years.

2 minute read

In Pictures: Weil Germany Managing Partner Hosts Ukrainian Refugees

James Carstensen | June 07, 2022

"We didn't realize how intense and touching it would be to help these refugees in their hour of need," says Britta Grauke.

3 minute read

Davis Polk, Gibson Dunn Net €1.2B Private Equity Sale of AC Milan Football Club

Anne Bagamery | June 07, 2022

The deal is the latest example of the growing presence of private capital in professional sports in Europe.

3 minute read

Max Schrems: The World Renowned Privacy Advocate Is Still Fighting to Create a Culture of Compliance

Linda A. Thompson | June 04, 2022

The global privacy advocate, one of the world's most influential figures in privacy protection law, said companies that violate GDPR and other privacy regulations will face more lawsuits and fines.

9 minute read

Eversheds Paris Adds a 7-Lawyer Corporate/M&A Team From French Rival

Anne Bagamery | June 03, 2022

The team, led by two partners, comes from CMS Francis Lefebvre and is the latest in a series of high-profile hires in the surging mid-cap deal market in Paris.

3 minute read

NautaDutilh Appoints New Managing Partners

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 02, 2022

The changes come in the same week that De Brauw's leader announced he was stepping down.

2 minute read

Dentons Adds Partners in Berlin and Prague, Bolstering Competition and Real Estate Teams

Anne Bagamery | June 01, 2022

The arrivals give Dentons additional strength in two key practice areas in central Europe.

2 minute read

Q&A

Risk Management Never Sleeps: Susan Ziluca, GC of Leading Hotels of the World

Anne Bagamery | May 31, 2022

From her office in New York, Ziluca spoke recently with Law.com International about her work, her career path, and what she would advise young lawyers who might be interested in the GC suite.

11 minute read

Squire Pursues PE Expansion in Europe With Latest Paris Partner Hire

Anne Bagamery | May 31, 2022

The hire comes as Squire bulks out its PE teams in other parts of Europe.

3 minute read

Milbank and Clifford Chance Advise Longstanding Clients on Billion-Dollar Aviation Deal

Jessica Seah | May 31, 2022

Milbank and Clifford Chance have advised on the acquisition of Goshawk Aviation's commercial aircraft leasing platform and its subsidiaries and associated assets.

2 minute read

Japan's Top Firms: Will Japan's 'Big 4' Become the Big 5?

Brian Yap | May 30, 2022

TMI Associates is taking steps to compete with Japan's titans of big law, including expanding its lawyer head count, opening overseas offices and expanding its M&A practice.

6 minute read

What In-House Counsel Need to Know About the Singapore Convention

Lorenzo Melchionda, BonelliErede | May 30, 2022

While it is faster, there are some requirements that must always be born in mind when parties consider mediation.

4 minute read

Uncertainty Prevails For Western IP Owners in Russia

Robert Reading, Clarivate | May 30, 2022

A three-year countdown has begun, after which all western-owned IP in Russia will become vulnerable.

5 minute read

EY Plan to Spin Off Audit Business Is Bad News for Law Firms

Bruce Love | May 27, 2022

If the Big Four firm goes ahead with the split, there will be one less obstacle to its pursuit of legal work. And its peers will likely follow.

4 minute read

Key Takeaways of LCIA's 2021 Report: Impact of COVID and The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ryan Cable | Kimberley Bazelais | May 27, 2022

The London Court of International Arbitration has seen a decline in Western Europe disputes but an increase in American cases and a potential rise in Middle Eastern ones.

5 minute read

Quartet Advise as Volkswagen Group Agrees £193M 'Dieselgate' UK Settlement

Habiba Cullen-Jafar | May 26, 2022

A settlement has been agreed between 91,000 claimants and carmaker Volkswagen after a five-year fight.

3 minute read

De Brauw Managing Partner Steps Down After Just Over Two Years, Citing Need for 'A Break'

Jack Womack | May 26, 2022

He will return to the firm's litigation and arbitration practice after a summer sabbatical.

2 minute read

Bird & Bird to Open Dublin Office in June With Two Partner Hires

Jack Womack | May 26, 2022

The Irish capital has attracted a number of international firms in recent years.

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Garrigues Recruits Veteran Partner to Head Labor Practice in Colombia

Amy Guthrie | May 25, 2022

The Spanish law firm has 35 partners spread across four countries in Latin America, an important source of revenue for Spanish law firms.

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Can Law Firms Keep Up With Crypto?

Jack Womack | May 25, 2022

Digital currencies and blockchain technology offer large law firms plenty of possibilities, but many in the UK are struggling to meet client demand either due to a lack of lawyers or a fear of the unregulated nature of the sector.

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Freshfields, Allen & Overy Lead on €4B Energy Deal

Anne Bagamery | May 25, 2022

The deal, which would see Siemens Energy of Germany take full control of a Spanish subsidiary, would be one of the biggest energy transactions in Europe so far this year.

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2 PE Boutiques in Paris Merge, Aiming to Capitalize on Growth in Midsize Deals

Anne Bagamery | May 25, 2022

The new firm combines Mermoz Avocats, a 31-lawyer firm launched in January, and HPML, a 19-lawyer firm created in 2000. It will keep the Mermoz name and operate out of offices in Paris, Lyon and Brussels.

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NautaDutilh Hits Norton Rose for 3-Lawyer Amsterdam Team

Linda A. Thompson | May 24, 2022

In a coup for the Dutch firm, the hires add firepower to Nauta's employment team and dispute resolution group.

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A&O, Slaughters Advise on Launch of UK Black Civil Rights Organisation

Varsha Patel | May 24, 2022

A group of law firms acted pro bono for the charity, which will 'advance justice and equity for Black people in Britain'.

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CMS Appoints Next Kyiv Managing Partner

Linda A. Thompson | May 24, 2022

The firm has announced a successor to Graham Conlon, who led the Kyiv office as managing partner since 2017.

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Human Rights Lawyer and Jenner & Block Partner Nominated for US Ambassador to Hungary; Earned $1.8M From Firm Last Year

Nate Robson | May 23, 2022

Pressman represented a Saudi Arabian dissident and a prominent witness in former President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial.

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Call to Action: Modernizing the 'War Exclusion' for the 21st Century

Jillian Raines | Amber N. Morris | May 23, 2022

Many prudent businesses are revisiting their insurance portfolio, seeking confirmation that their coverage will adequately protect them if they are victimized by increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including those connected to the acute conflict in Ukraine.

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One Size Doesn't Fit All: How Firms in Europe Are Organizing to Catch the Metaverse Wave

Anne Bagamery | May 23, 2022

Law firms throughout Europe are seeing a flood of new work advising clients on doing business in the metaverse. But their approaches, like the projects they are called on to advise, vary widely.

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Commentary

How Hard Must You Work To Become a Partner?

Paul Hodkinson | May 22, 2022

Perhaps it is time law firms started being more transparent about hours requirements for aspiring lawyers, writes Paul Hodkinson in The Global Lawyer.

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Luther Strengthens in Cologne and Hamburg with Duo Hire

James Carstensen | May 20, 2022

The lawyers will work under the framework of Unyer, the joint-venture between Luther and French elite firm Fidal.

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An Appeals Court Ruling in France Could Expand Companies' Liability for Supporting Terrorism

Anne Bagamery | May 20, 2022

The ruling, stemming from a 2018 case involving the cement company Lafarge, holds that companies can be prosecuted for contributing to crimes against humanity if their actions support terrorism, even indirectly.

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Here's What Ukraine Would Need to Prove to Prosecute Russia

Michael A. Mora | May 19, 2022

The American Bar Association designed the new legal fact check to help attorneys, the news media and the public comb through the relevant case and statutory law to find answers and explanations to confusing legal questions and issues.

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The EU Plans to Open an Office in San Francisco, and its Antitrust Enforcement Puts Big Law Attorneys on the Front Lines of Big Tech Regulation

Jessie Yount | May 18, 2022

With the European Union's new set of tech-focused competition rules just on the horizon, Northern California law firms are already feeling the weight of rising enforcement.

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