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Kennedys to Refresh Leadership as Senior Partner Stands Down

Exclusive: The departure of Nick Thomas will represent a major change as he has led the firm as senior partner since 1997, having been re-elected to the role unopposed in 2007, 2012, and 2017.
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Dentons Combines with Four Firms in Latest Africa-Wide Expansion

Dentons is teaming up with four local firms to launch new offices across four African countries, increasing its numbers in Africa to 280 lawyers spanning 17 countries.
2 minute read

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Clyde & Co's Fourth Australian Insurance Team Depart as Exits Continue

Patrick Boardman and his team of four lawyers are the fourth insurance team to depart in a year.
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Munich Office, Lures Two Partners from SKW Schwarz

The international firm continues its global growth with a new German office with partners focused on IT and technology.
1 minute read

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Dentons Hires Construction Partner from Australian Firm

The firm has made several hires in Oceania this year.
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Clifford Chance Opens Polish Operational Hub, Its Third Worldwide

The firm also has a hub in Newcastle, England, and an Indian hub with two offices.
2 minute read

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Spencer West's 70-30 Fee Split May Be a Game-Changer for African Law Firms

The firm, with more than 260 partners in the U.K. and overseas, launched two offices in Africa in early 2024 and hopes to disrupt the market with their remuneration model.
5 minute read

International Edition

French In-House Counsel May Finally Get Limited Confidentiality Protection for Internal Consultations

France has adopted bills that would give in-house legal professionals limited confidentiality protection but the French Conference of Bar Association Presidents—which encompasses about half of the country's lawyers—opposes the proposals.
8 minute read

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A&O Shearman Names Middle East Managing Partner

The combination of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling goes live on 1 May, with the former Middle East head acting as senior partner.
2 minute read

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Why Law Firms Must Be More Entrepreneurial

Harbour's Maurice MacSweeney says firms that prioritise innovation in pricing, new tech, and external finance, will end 2024 in good health.
5 minute read

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