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Gen AI Adoption Is Taking Off. Law Firms Are Finally Ready

This is good news, especially in an industry that is not known for readily embracing change. But in truth, firms don't really have a choice, writes The Global Lawyer.
8 minute read

International Edition

Alternative Fee Arrangements Gaining Popularity in Australia Amid Economic Downturn

Australian firms are also cutting costs and increasing their fees.
2 minute read

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Report: Toronto Law Students Did Not Breach School's Code of Conduct With Pro-Palestinian Letter

An external review at Toronto Metropolitan University concluded the students' letter was "harsh" and "aggressive" in tone but a "valid" exercise of their freedom of speech.
3 minute read

International Edition

Taylor Wessing UK Managing Partner Re-Elected For Third Term

Shane Gleghorn's third term starts in October 2024 and continues into 2027.
2 minute read

International Edition

Making Partner Isn't What it Used to Be. So What are Young Lawyers in Asia Made Of?

The stuff of hard revenue and profits, such as deal-making and bringing in new business, is still important. But now aspiring partners have to show they can offer a lot more.
6 minute read

International Edition

Brazil's Mattos Filho Posts Steady Revenue in 2023

Dry capital markets and accounting scandals slowed activity in Latin America's largest economy last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Borden Ladner Gervais Appoints First Canadian Law Firm Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Lisa Chamandy, who was previously the firm's chief knowledge and innovation officer, will lead the firm's AI strategy.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance and Freshfields Secure Places on Coveted EQT Panel

The appointments will be viewed as a coup for the U.K.-founded duo, who have been in fierce competition with U.S. firms for the top private equity mandates.
3 minute read

International Edition

What Is Driving the Demand for Competition Specialists in Africa?

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and other major African hubs now have active competition regulators, and client demand for legal advice has driven law firms to create stand-alone competition practices that did not exist 10 years ago.
7 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Baker McKenzie UAE Partner Firm Launches in Russia

The firm was dropped by Baker McKenzie after the founding partner made a series of homophobic tweets in 2022.
2 minute read

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