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Crunch Time for ESG: When Will Green Advice Pay Off for Law Firms in Asia?

Most jurisdictions in Asia are at different stages in their ESG journeys and that disparity, compounded by the lack of alternative resources and the ambiguity of government regulations and policies across the region, presents significant challenges for companies.
6 minute read

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Corporate Legal Departments Need to Show Their Value, GCs Say

In-house counsel need to be present and technology, including generative AI, is not going to be able to replace a business's trust in a human lawyer, chief legal officers said at the ALM General Counsel Summit in Sydney.
4 minute read

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Finding Balance: Google's GC in Australia on Innovation, Regulation and Big Tech

Shoshana Shields is the director of legal for Google Australia and New Zealand. She recently spoke with Law.com International about what she has learned working at Google, the role of the GC, finding balance and the regulation of AI.
5 minute read

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A&O, Shearman Leaders Embark on Merger Roadshow Ahead of October Vote

The two firms expect to implement a joint compensation system with no maximum cap on remuneration.
3 minute read

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Ashurst CEO Dampens US Merger Speculation Amid Flat Profitability

Despite a 10% revenue increase, profit per equity partner remains practically unchanged.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters, Cleary Gottlieb Guide First Sustainable Bond With Gender Goals

As part of the deal, Chile has pledged to convince publicly traded companies to appoint women to at least 40% of their board seats by the end of 2031. It has also committed to getting its annual greenhouse gas emissions below certain targets by the end of 2030.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ince Faces 'Enforcement Action' Over £15M HMRC Liability

Ince's purchaser, AxiomDWFM, will not inherit the failed law firm's liability, according to a person familiar with the administration process.
2 minute read

International Edition

Climate Activist Lawyers to Target Magic Circle Recruitment Events

The group aims to raise awareness among prospective lawyers of how law firms such as A&O are 'profiting from climate disaster'.
3 minute read

International Edition

Adapting to a Changing World: Key Trends in Commercial Litigation

New issues for litigators to grapple with including ESG and competition related-issues, a burgeoning litigation funding market and disputes related to crypto assets mean the London legal landscape remains an busy forum for resolution.
4 minute read

International Edition

A&O Shearman Needs 75% Partnership Approval to Get Merger Done

The firms' leaders insist they are confident of getting the required partner support at a vote to take place this summer.
2 minute read

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