NEXT

International Edition

Australia Is Burning and Demand for 'Climate Lawyers' Is Rising

Law firms expect there will be a need for more lawyers with experience in climate change in the coming years as more corporations adapt their business to the changing environment and more governments enact carbon emissions legislation.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Elephant in the Room: How Will the US 2020 Election Affect Law Firms' Fortunes?

Regulatory issues, tax law, China and transactions are top of mind as the presidential election draws near.
4 minute read

International Edition

Squire Continues Hiring Spree With London Energy Partner

The hire is the latest for the U.S. firm as it builds its international presence.
2 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright, Lefosse Advise on Biofuels JV in Brazil

BP Bunge Bioenergia becomes the world's second-biggest producer of sugarcane ethanol.
3 minute read

International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons Expands in China With Another Office in Hainan

The Haikou office is the Sino-Australian firm's second in the southern island province of Hainan, which was designated last year China's latest and largest free-trade zone.
2 minute read

International Edition

Global Warming Gives Rise to Growth in Climate Law Practices at Global Law Firms

Corporations and governments dealing with increased environmental regulations and societal pressures are seeking more advice from outside counsel on environmental issues.
9 minute read

International Edition

Deal Watch: Saudi Aramco's IPO Whiplash

Moving targets and shifting Saudi politics have kept White & Case and Latham & Watkins—not to mention investors—on their toes.
7 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn's Boutrous Asks U.S. Appeals Court to Uphold Dismissal of City's Climate Change Suit

Attorneys for New York City maintain that the case is not about emissions at all. Rather, they contended the companies should be held responsible for social costs they knew would result from the production and sale of fossil fuels to consumers.
4 minute read

International Edition

Australian Firm Maddocks Hires Energy and Resources Partner From Ashurst

Peter Limbers is an expert in the renewables, electricity and gas sectors. He will be joining Maddocks as a partner in Sydney in early 2020.
2 minute read

International Edition

National Grid Drops Three Firms From Panel, Adds Newcomer

The FTSE 100-listed company has cut the number of firms on its panel from 12 to 10.
2 minute read

Resources

  • Leveraging Technology to Improve Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • How to Choose Your Legal Operations Software: Key Considerations and Expert Tips

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now