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Baker McKenzie's Verein Structure Heavily Scrutinized in US Malpractice Case

The firm argues that the case 'has no merit', and has accused its former client of 'forum shopping', calling its lawsuit an 'affront' to certain legal doctrines.
5 minute read

International Edition

Latham Blocks Hong Kong Lawyers' Access to Foreign Files, Is It Making the Right Call?

'If they had consulted the lawyers here, they would have gotten opposition,' says one insider, while rivals believe the firm risks being ostracized by Chinese companies.
7 minute read

International Edition

Akin Gump Revenue and PEP Up Double Digits as Aggressive Hiring Pays Off

The firm's London office had a "fantastic year" and Akin also performed well in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai, where demand and lawyer head count grew, Chairperson Kim Koopersmith said.
5 minute read

International Edition

Bird & Bird CEO: 'We Want to be a €1B Law Firm in 5 Years'

With a current global revenue of €568.7 million, the target means the firm will have to nearly double its income by 2029.
3 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Appoints First Female London Head, Jason Glover to Step Down

It marks a major leadership change at the firm.
3 minute read

International Edition

Gavin MacLaren to Lead Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth Until 2033

The extension is a reflection of the firm's success under MacLaren's leadership, Corrs chairman Stephen Price said.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Future of Partner Compensation: How Profit-Sharing Systems Shape the Firm's Culture and Success

The likes of Paul Weiss and Linklaters have to decide on a remuneration system that reflects their culture and strategic objectives.
5 minute read

International Edition

Orrick Faces Second Major Blow in Italy as 15-Strong Team Joins BonelliErede

The news comes in the same week that a 23-strong team from Orrick joined Hogan Lovells in Italy.
2 minute read

International Edition

US Capability Needed? Slaughter and May's 'Best Friends' are Turning More to Freshfields, Latham Than Slaughters

The best friends are turning more to large firms, including Kirkland & Ellis, as industry commentators suggest that a U.S. capability is increasingly paramount for large M&A work.
5 minute read

International Edition

Nigerian Lawyers Resist Trade Deal to Allow UK Counterparts to Practise in Nigeria 

The country's bar association said it intends to challenge Tuesday's bilateral trade agreement between the countries up to the Supreme Court.
4 minute read

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