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Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment Rules

Under new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it'.
3 minute read

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Ogier, Baker McKenzie Secure Win as U.K. Dismisses Cayman PE Fund's Appeal in $100M Kuwaiti Fraud Case

Kuwaiti investors plan to carry on their legal battle in the Cayman Islands Grand Court over allegations of fraud and corruption involving fund managers at Wellspring Capital Group and KGL Investment Company Asia.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Big Law Firms and Lawyers Leading US Election Legal Battles

The Republican National Committee has turned to firms such as Jones Day and Dhillon Law Group, while the Democratic National Committee has retained several Am Law 50 firms for legal services.
7 minute read

International Edition

Inside DLA Piper's Agreement with Bahrain on Anti-Terror Advocacy in D.C.

DLA Piper's agreement reveals the standard rate for the partner overseeing the agreement is $1,650 per hour, while an associate and counsel are charging more than $1,000 an hour.
2 minute read

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Latham, White & Case Lead on Nigeria's Longstanding $1.3B Oil Deal

Latham & Watkins and White & Case are at the forefront of Seplat's $1.3 billion acquisition of Exxon Mobil's Nigerian onshore assets, finally approved after nearly three years of delays, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy sector.
2 minute read

International Edition

Big Law Leaders and Partners Accelerate Election Fundraising

Cravath's presiding partner and S&C's senior chair, among others, each gave $250,000 to the Harris Victory Fund.
5 minute read

International Edition

Spain Loses Appeal as London Court Rejects Claim of Immunity in €101 Million Arbitral Award Enforcement

The ruling could have implications for other European Union member states facing investor disputes in U.K. courts.
4 minute read

International Edition

South African Lawyers Capitalise on 100 Days of Coalition-Driven Uncertainty

In its first 100 days, South Africa's coalition government has boosted investor confidence while law firms capitalize on emerging opportunities in energy and infrastructure investments.
4 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells, Orrick Lead Two-Year Negotiations on Ghana's $13B Debt Restructuring

Ghana has finally reached a settlement with private creditors over $13 billion in Eurobond repayments.
2 minute read

International Edition

UK Law Firms Face £75M Money Laundering Investigations Alongside Russia Scrutiny

Big Law is also in the spotlight, including the London offices of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Armstrong Teasdale.
3 minute read

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