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Government

Baker McKenzie Refreshes Global Executive Committee

Meganne Tillay | August 24, 2021

The partners replace current executive committee members Jaime Trujillo and Constanze Ulmer-Eilfort.

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How China's Bilateral Investment Treaty Obligations Could Limit the Impact of its Anti-Foreign Sanction Law

Wade Weems | Chang Liu, Kobre | Kim | August 24, 2021

In an era of competing sanction regimes, bilateral investment treaties could be a lifesaver for companies that are targeted by China's anti-foreign sanction law, two Kobre & Kim lawyers say.

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Deal Watch: European Deals Take Center Stage

Patrick Smith | August 23, 2021

Several billion-dollar deals involving European buyers and targets led the way in another strong week in dealmaking.

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Arnold & Porter Continues Push for Latin American Transaction Business With New Clifford Chance Recruit

Bruce Love | August 23, 2021

"My practice is very much a transactional practice, and I think it's a nice compliment to the regulatory, capital markets, M&A, arbitration and compliance services Arnold & Porter has been doing so well," Chris Willott said.

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Major Corporate Legal Departments Join Big Law, Reynen Court to Speed Adoption of Legal Tech

Phillip Bantz | August 20, 2021

The new in-house consortium includes global banks Barclays, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and UBS Group AG, along with tech firms Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp., DXC Technology and multinational telecom company Ooredoo Group.

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'I Ended Up In Hospital - Twice': How Anxiety Drove Another Associate From Private Practice

Varsha Patel | August 20, 2021

One lawyer tells her story of being lured in by prestigious law firms with the promise of something 'exciting', but the reality felt isolating and inescapable.

4 minute read

Brazilian Lawyers Flooded With Work Amid Privatization Push

Amy Guthrie | August 18, 2021

The government is looking to raise cash and steer private sector investment toward critical infrastructure in Latin America's biggest economy.

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Major International Firms Mull Joint Pro Bono Response for Afghan Refugees

Anne Bagamery | Hannah Roberts | August 18, 2021

Pro bono heads plan to meet to discuss a possible joint response to Afghan refugee relief efforts.

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Surge of Work as Global M&A Beats 2020 Total in 8 Months

Patrick Smith | August 16, 2021

The dealmaking record-breaking continues in 2021, and it's still only summer. Here are the advisers on all the latest transactions.

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DLA Piper Affiliate Campos Mello Recruits 2 More Partners in Brazil

Amy Guthrie | August 12, 2021

The hires respond to unrelenting transactional work as well as rising demand for advice on cybersecurity matters in Brazil, where firms are jostling for legal talent to keep up with mounting workloads.

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Brazil's Mattos Filho Encourages Remote Work in Eventual Office Return

Amy Guthrie | August 11, 2021

The hybrid workweek at one of Latin America's biggest law firms will be accompanied by more casual dress—suits, ties and high heels still required for client meetings—and more opportunities to "disconnect."

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Texas-Based Litigator Helps Mexico Take on the Gun Industry

Amy Guthrie | August 09, 2021

Attorney Steve Shadowen sees the country's case against gunmakers as a matter of social justice, as Mexico severely restricts gun sales. The case appears to be the first brought by a sovereign nation against the gunmakers.

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Legal Market Demand Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Numbers, but How Long Will It Last?

Andrew Maloney | August 09, 2021

Thomson Reuters' Peer Monitor Index shows firms are seeing demand rise above even the more stable 2019 figures, but they are cautioned to make good use of the expense reductions and growing revenue while they last.

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White & Case Loses Two Latin America Specialists to Rival US Firms

Amy Guthrie | August 06, 2021

The global talent war has hit the region as deal activity picks up even in countries still struggling to recover from the health and economic blows of COVID-19.

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Debevoise Joins Other Big Law Firms in Requiring Vaccinations, Targets October Return

Dylan Jackson | August 05, 2021

The firm, which hadn't spoken on its office return plans until now, said its vaccination policy for offices outside of the U.S. will be rolled out "in due course."

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Mexico Sues US Gunmakers for Alleged Arms Trafficking

Amy Guthrie | August 04, 2021

The country alleges that gunmakers have contributed to rampant violence south of the border, where gun sales are highly restricted.

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Freshfields Co-Head Rules Out More Lockstep Changes, Places US At 'Heart' of Strategy

Varsha Patel | August 04, 2021

The new-look management has fresh ideas, but one ex-partner says: "You don't want to do what Tony Blair did."

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International Firms Face Talent Crunch in Brazil

Amy Guthrie | August 04, 2021

Global law firms are elbowing for talent in Latin America's largest economy, where qualified young lawyers are in a strong position to negotiate for jobs amid brisk corporate work, and where some are choosing to shun Big Law.

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Clients Scrutinize Law Firm ESG Practices and Look for Red Flags

Dan Packel | August 03, 2021

A common misperception at law firms is a "sense of immunity" that they can advise clients on ESG issues without ensuring their own house is in order.

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Freshfields PEP Tops A&O's As Revenue Increases 5%

Varsha Patel | July 30, 2021

The firm's PEP has inched ahead of its Magic Circle rival.

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PEP Soars At UK Firm Trio To Hit Record Heights, Financial Results Show

Simon Lock | July 30, 2021

Addleshaw Goddard, Osborne Clarke and Clyde & Co all also grew revenue and profits.

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There Are More Women Lawyers Than Ever, and They're Not Pleased With Legal Industry Norms

Patrick Smith | July 29, 2021

A new survey by the American Bar Association shows a massive disconnect between how men and women feel about their legal careers.

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Lefosse Poaches 5-Lawyer Tax Team From Brazilian Rival

Amy Guthrie | July 28, 2021

The growth in the firm's tax department comes on the heels of Lefosse's new leader taking the helm of the firm.

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UK Firm To Donate 1% Of Profits To COVID-19 Charities

Varsha Patel | July 25, 2021

The firm is the latest to provide financial support to charities tackling the pandemic.

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Lawyers Warn Clients to Tighten Compliance in Central America

Amy Guthrie | July 22, 2021

The U.S. government's list of allegedly corrupt officials from the three Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, known as the Northern Triangle, has created a potential minefield for international investors and has added work for lawyers.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Names Latin America Co-head as Practice Grows

Amy Guthrie | July 22, 2021

The roles will be shared by two New York-based partners who specialize in arbitration and project finance, respectively.

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Event

British Legal Awards 2021: How To Catch The Judges' Attention

Varsha Patel | July 22, 2021

If you're still considering stepping up or are looking to fine-tune those submissions, here's what the BLA judging panel think will make your nominations stand out from the crowd.

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DLA Piper Recruits International Arbitration Partner in Mexico

Amy Guthrie | July 21, 2021

The firm is building out its arbitration capabilities in Latin America, one of the busiest regions for investor-state and other disputes.

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Clifford Chance PEP Nears £2M But Revenues Lag

Hannah Roberts | July 20, 2021

The firm has also announced that its U.S. people must be vaccinated to return to offices there.

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Univision Poaches Mastercard General Counsel Ahead of $4.8B Merger

Phillip Bantz | July 19, 2021

"Anyone who knows me well knows that this was virtually the only channel that was ever on in my childhood home in New Orleans," Pilar Ramos said.

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Mark Migdal & Hayden Hires International Litigator from Bilzin Sumberg

Dan Roe | July 19, 2021

Over the past year, COVID-related disputes and Florida-bound migration have bolstered the international litigator's practice while Latin American clients dealt with the region's economic slowdown.

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US Firms Benefit From Increased M&A Activity in Latin America

Amy Guthrie | July 16, 2021

Mergermarket tallies show White & Case led the region by deal value during the first six months of 2021, followed by Brazil's Pinheiro Neto Advogados.

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Simmons & Simmons Profits, PEP Skyrocket To Record Levels

Hannah Roberts | July 16, 2021

The firm is the latest to announce a bumper crop of results for the 2020-21 financial year.

3 minute read

Cuatrecasas Wins Investor-State Case Against Peru

Amy Guthrie | July 15, 2021

An International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes tribunal has ruled that the South American country must grant extensions for a contractor to complete a second metro line in Lima.

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Linklaters Elects New Managing Partner

Simon Lock | July 15, 2021

The appointment follows a ratification by the firm's partnership after he was recommended by the Linklaters partnership board.

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Gibson Dunn's Flexible Work Policy Hands Autonomy to Lawyers

Dan Packel | July 14, 2021

The law firm is adopting one simple rule for all of its lawyers: "You are free to work remotely whenever it is appropriate."

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Paul Hastings, After Internal Pushback, Clarifies Office Return Stance in Second Memo

Patrick Smith | July 14, 2021

In a memo obtained by Law.com, firm leadership said they "received a number of inquiries seeking clarification" after releasing a return-to-work policy.

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'I Think You Are a Bad Human Being': Elon Musk Fires Back at Investors' Lawyer From Witness Stand

Ellen Bardash | July 13, 2021

The billionaire CEO, who has become famous worldwide, responded to questions about Tesla's place in the world of solar power and about his role within Tesla, primarily with regard to his level of control in relation to directors.

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HSF Joins £1BN Revenue Club As PEP Also Hits New Heights

Hannah Roberts | July 13, 2021

Lockdowns and financial measures taken by the firm saved it around £30 million during its most recent financial year, its management have said.

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The Global Lawyer: Is Europe the Land of Opportunity for Big Law?

Lisa Shuchman | July 12, 2021

Asia may still be the market with major growth potential, but it appears from recent events that Europe is the place to be.

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Brazil's Lefosse Advogados Elects New Managing Partner

Amy Guthrie | July 08, 2021

The full-service firm has grown its ranks amid brisk corporate work, including dozens of initial public offerings during the pandemic.

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McCarthy Tétrault Hires Partner to Lead Firm's Latin America Practice

Gail J. Cohen | July 07, 2021

Shawn Doyle will split his time between Canada and Latin America.

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Mini Merger Mania for Canadian Law Firms

Gail J. Cohen | July 07, 2021

After months of quiet on the merger front, three law firm hookups have been announced.

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Shearman Poaches Brazil-based Counsel From Skadden as Talent War Intensifies

Amy Guthrie | July 06, 2021

Global firms have struggled to lure attorneys to Latin America's biggest economy during the pandemic.

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Gunderson's Latin America Practice Thrives as Tech Deals Boom

Amy Guthrie | July 06, 2021

Members of the Latin America team describe what it takes to build one of the biggest tech-focused practices in the region.

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CMS Boosts International Network With Asia, Latin America Hires

Simon Lock | July 06, 2021

The firm has added partners to its Hong Kong, Colombia and Mexico offices in its latest expansion of its international network.

2 minute read

International Arbitration is Under Fire, With Commercial Litigation Funding Also in the Crosshairs

Christopher DeLise | July 06, 2021

The arbitration clauses in bilateral investment treaties that allow for investor-state arbitrations are under threat—largely because of ESG concerns. But Delta Capital Partners founder and CEO Christopher DeLise says investor-state arbitration is a successful institution and these concerns are unfounded.

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Slaughters Tops UK M&A Tables As 'Torrent' of Work Continues

Hannah Roberts | July 05, 2021

According to Mergermarket, 2021 H1 was the busiest on record, as top corporate lawyers point to the "strain and fatigue among those doing the deals".

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Harley-Davidson In-House Leader Leaves for EV Startup Canoo

Phillip Bantz | June 30, 2021

"Tomorrow I will close my laptop, turn in my badge and phone, say a few goodbyes (trying not to cry) and I will begin preparations for my next step—a move back to the U.S. and a new role at Canoo," Kristen Harris wrote.

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International Law Firm Pledges $37K for Médecins Sans Frontières' COVID-19 Work

Meganne Tillay | June 30, 2021

The firm is the latest to raise funds to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Linklaters Enters Mexico in Latest Global Expansion

Amy Guthrie | June 29, 2021

A managing associate will relocate from Madrid to Mexico City to lead the new group.

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Latin America Tech Frenzy Sparks Hiring Spree

Amy Guthrie | June 29, 2021

Law firms are searching for U.S.-based lawyers who know the region and who embrace the velocity and complexity of tech deals.

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Pandemic Prompts Law Firms in Latin America to Rethink Office Needs

Amy Guthrie | June 29, 2021

Flexible work arrangements are expected to remain after COVID retreats.

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Holland & Knight, Thompson & Knight Finalize Merger Plans

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 28, 2021

Thompson & Knight, an Am Law 200 firm based in Dallas, and Tampa-founded Holland & Knight, which landed at No. 38 on this year's Am Law 100 ranking, will join forces this summer. Between them, they operate out of offices in Mexico, Colombia, Algeria, and the U.K. as well as in the U.S.

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Sydney Lawyers Working from Home Again as City Enters Lockdown

Christopher Niesche | June 28, 2021

Australia battles COVID-19 outbreak with most of population unvaccinated

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With 'Pro Bono on Steroids,' Law Firms Met Immense Need by Rising to the Occasion

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 28, 2021

Internationally, the number of hours spent on pro bono work was up significantly, as it was in the U.S. The pandemic, the death of George Floyd and a contentious U.S. election created an unprecedented need for pro bono assistance in 2020.

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Ranking

Which Am Law 200 Firms Do the Most Pro Bono Work Outside the US?

ALM Staff | June 28, 2021

Dechert had the highest pro bono score among its non-U.S. lawyers.

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Driving ESG: It's More Than Legal Advice

Hugo Guzman | June 25, 2021

"We can't just pigeon-hole ourselves as lawyers," Saudi Aramco attorney Paul Sharobeem said. "It's really helpful when lawyers can jump in and really see the big picture."

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COVID-19 Revved Up Office Downsizing, Tech Spending, Other Legal Industry Trends

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 25, 2021

A new legal sector survey from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield indicates that a concern for firms going forward is maintaining pandemic-related cost savings.

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What Does the Partnership Announced by Willkie Farr and Longford Capital Mean for Big Law and Litigation Funding?

Ross Todd | June 24, 2021

The litigation funder and Am Law 50 firm announced a $50 million funding agreement "to provide equity capital to fund attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and to monetize the value of meritorious legal claims for Willkie's clients" in business-to-business disputes.

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Ecuador Signs Back On to Investor-State Settlement Convention

Amy Guthrie | June 23, 2021

The South American country withdrew from the World Bank's arbitration venue, ICSID, in 2009 after facing more than a dozen claims in less than a decade.

2 minute read

How Lockdown Forced Partners to Become Better Managers

Hannah Roberts | June 23, 2021

Senior lawyers have long been derided for their poor management skills, but remote working has meant that 'pastoral care has never been so high on the agenda'.

5 minute read

'Totally Different Energies': Meet the Linklaters Managing Partner Candidates

Simon Lock | June 22, 2021

Insiders offer their views on the two partners currently in the running to replace Gideon Moore in the leadership role.

6 minute read

Pandemic Brings More Investor-State Cases Against Latin America

Amy Guthrie | June 21, 2021

The region accounts for more than a quarter of claims filed at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

5 minute read

Greenberg Traurig Adds Litigation, Tax Attorneys with International Clientele

Dan Roe | June 21, 2021

Tax attorney Seth Entin, who has experience working with Latin American clients, joined as shareholder from Holland & Knight while litigator and of counsel Adrian Nuñez came from Jones Day.

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Whitepaper

Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Gail J. Cohen | June 21, 2021

An entire section of the report, published in December 2015, is dedicated to the area of justice and includes two calls to action related in particular to legal education and cultural competency training for lawyers.

3 minute read

Canadian Bar Pushes Law Firms to Increase Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous Lawyers

Gail J. Cohen | June 21, 2021

Some big law firms say they are tailoring equity, diversity and inclusion policies to recognize and address difficult historical truths.

8 minute read

DLA Piper Affiliate Campos Mello Adds Real Estate Partner in Brazil

Amy Guthrie | June 18, 2021

The hiring marks a return to the firm for Maria Eduarda Bérgamo, who began her legal career at Campos Mello.

2 minute read

Baker McKenzie's 'Godfather' of Legal Operations Jumps to PwC

Dan Packel | June 17, 2021

The exits of David Cambria and other innovation leaders demonstrate that the industry's approach to business transformation will be lengthy and will require ongoing investment.

6 minute read

Cravath, Paul Weiss, Goodwin Procter and Throng of Other Law Firms Pile Onto New Associate Pay Scale

Christine Simmons | June 17, 2021

A series of big law firms, such as Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Paul Hastings and Morgan Lewis & Bockius, followed to confirm their own increases in associate pay.

4 minute read

Shearman Promotes 14 Lawyers to Partners in Latest Global Round

Hannah Roberts | June 16, 2021

The bulk of the promotions have been made across the firm's EMEA practice.

2 minute read

A Sidley Austin Associate's 'Unexpectedly Positive' Pride Story

Zoe Woodhouse | June 16, 2021

Sidley Austin London corporate associate Zoe Woodhouse shares her experiences of working in the London and Hong Kong offices and the impact of diversity mentoring.

4 minute read

Reed Smith's Thomas, Just Elected to 3rd Term, Focuses in on Talent Development

Dan Packel | June 15, 2021

Sandy Thomas said even before the latest wave of associate salary increases, the firm has been taking a "hard look" at its associate compensation structure, although it has yet to make any final decisions.

4 minute read

Eversheds Appoints First International M&A Head As It Prioritizes Practice Growth

Hannah Roberts | June 15, 2021

The appointment reflects the firm's desire to be "unashamedly ambitious about M&A" going forward, according to the firm's corporate leadership.

2 minute read

The Global Lawyer: Are Lawyers Still Driven by the Dollar (or Pound or Euro)?

Lisa Shuchman | June 14, 2021

The 2021 raise race has begun in the U.S. but will top talent consider more than just money this time when deciding where to go?

9 minute read

More Salary Dominoes Fall at Am Law 200 Firms While Others Wait and See

Andrew Maloney | June 14, 2021

The latest firms raising associate pay include Vinson & Elkins and Gunderson. Still, most of the top 20 most profitable law firms had yet to confirm any pay raises as of mid-Monday afternoon.

4 minute read

Skepticism Remains Over Big Law's Remote Work Flexibility

Dan Packel | June 14, 2021

Law professor Gregory Shill is skeptical that a dramatic shift will become permanent. There are exceptions, however: International arbitration, for example, have largely gone virtual and will continue to do so, he said.

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Andersen Global Enters Dominican Republic as Latin America Push Continues

Amy Guthrie | June 11, 2021

The firm has also added law coverage in Antigua and Barbuda to position itself as a one-stop-shop for tax and legal services in Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond.

2 minute read

Tough Nut to Crack: How International Legal Tech Companies Break Into the US Market

Victoria Hudgins | June 11, 2021

Breaking into the U.S. legal tech market requires significant relationship building and responding to region-specific needs. It can be a challenging endeavor, but one that many international legal tech companies can't afford to ignore.

4 minute read

Clifford Chance Partners React to the Firm's New Bill-Focused Accounting Model

Hannah Roberts | June 11, 2021

The firm's decision to move to a more cash accounting-focused financial model last year has put bill payments higher up partners' agendas.

4 minute read

Latin America-Focused PAG Law Hires 2 Litigators Amid Rise in Disputes

Amy Guthrie | June 10, 2021

Brett Barfield and Dan Mazanec, both veteran litigators of Am Law 100 firms, join the firm in Miami as investment has been pouring into South Florida from Latin America.

2 minute read

Milbank Hikes Associate Salaries Globally, First Years to Be Handed $200K

Christine Simmons | June 10, 2021

Milbank is bumping up its associate pay to reach new heights.

4 minute read

Foley & Lardner Nabs Latin America Specialist From DLA Piper in Silicon Valley

Dylan Jackson | June 10, 2021

André Thiollier joins just a few months after Foley brought on a nine-attorney corporate deal team from DLA Piper.

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As Law Firms Set Post-Pandemic Work Policies, It Looks a Lot Like the Old Normal

Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith | June 10, 2021

While firms have, on one hand, extolled the virtues of remote work, many of these same firms have implicitly made it known that in-person work is important to firm leaders like it always has been.

5 minute read

Morrison &Foerster Partner Advocates for LGBTI Lawyers Around the World

Amy Guthrie | June 10, 2021

Randy Bullard became co-chair of the International Bar Association's LGBTI Law Committee this year.

6 minute read

Growing Demand for International Arbitration Fuels Latest Big Law Hires

Bruce Love | June 09, 2021

Firms such as Steptoe & Johnson and Kilpatrick Townsend are expanding international disputes capabilities because they see a pipeline of work coming down the road.

5 minute read

Ex-Dentons Partner Claims He Was Fired After Reporting an Attempt to Divert Millions in Client Funds

Alaina Lancaster | June 09, 2021

Corporate attorney Jinshu "John" Zhang contends he was wrongfully terminated after reporting that the firm allegedly forged a document in an attempt to transfer millions from a client, according to a lawsuit, but Dentons has argued that he was terminated for cause.

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How the Rules on Taking Evidence in International Arbitration Have Changed

Álvaro López de Argumedo, Uría Menendez | June 09, 2021

Uría Menendez Madrid partner Álvaro López de Argumedo discusses the rule changes, why they were implemented, and their practical consequences.

4 minute read

Flexible Working Policies: The Latest Firm-By-Firm Guide

Meganne Tillay | Simon Lock | June 08, 2021

An updated round-up of how the top law firms plan to balance office and remote working after the COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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Lawyers of Color Reveal Alarmingly Higher Instances of Mental Health Struggles

Dylan Jackson | June 08, 2021

Roughly 31% of Black lawyers said they have contemplated suicide during their professional career, far and above the 19% of white respondents that said the same.

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How Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Women in M&A and Other Specialized Practice Areas

Lupicinio Rodriguez | Fátima Rodriguez, Lupicinio International Law Firm | June 08, 2021

Two partners at Madrid-based Lupicinio International Law Firm say there is a way for law firms to make M&A and other specialized practice areas more attractive to women. It calls for some bold changes in the structure of the workplace.

4 minute read

The Global Lawyer: Is Mental Health the New Law Firm Metric?

Lisa Shuchman | June 07, 2021

The legal profession is once again examining how its culture impacts the mental health of lawyers around the globe. This time, will things change?

10 minute read

New Chief Legal Officer Boards Major Mexican Airline Volaris

Phillip Bantz | June 07, 2021

José Alejandro de Iturbide Gutiérrez has served as an in-house leader for Barclays, Citi and General Electric.

2 minute read

'Life Is Short. Take Chances.': David Lat Has a New Career and a New Perspective After Surviving COVID-19

Jason Grant | June 07, 2021

"I think I was going into 2020 just sort of drifting along. And in some ways, everything that happened to me [with COVID-19] was a much-needed wake-up call. And I feel that my life and career are very on track right now," Lat said.

16 minute read

As Sexual Harassment Continues to Rock Industry, Law Schools Look to Address Issue

Christopher Niesche | June 07, 2021

The efforts come at a time when the Australian legal profession has been rocked by several sexual harassment scandals over the past year.

7 minute read

Colombia's Approximation to the Business Judgment Rule

Claudia Barrero, PPU | June 07, 2021

A PPU partner discusses Colombia's approach to legal presumptions concerning company director conduct.

3 minute read

Lateral Moves at Canadian Law Firms the Highest in Decades—and US Firms Aren't Helping

Gail J. Cohen | June 03, 2021

While Canadian firms are vying with each other for talent, they also have to contend with U.S. firms that are actively seeking out cross-border hires.

5 minute read

Littler Adds Team of 4 Labor Lawyers to Mexico Roster

Amy Guthrie | June 02, 2021

Jorge Sales Boyoli has dissolved his boutique namesake firm to help Littler meet growing demand for legal assistance.

2 minute read

Madeleine Albright's Firm Backs Dentons in New Global Advisory

Bruce Love | June 02, 2021

Albright's firm and Dentons plan to refer work to each other and cooperate on projects in a manner more akin to a management consulting firm than a law firm, said Joe Andrew, of Dentons

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