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'The Lawyers for Mexico': How Cleary Built and Sustained a Decadeslong Relationship With Latin America's Second-Largest Economy

Jorge Juantorena, head of the Latin America practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, details how the New York-based firm has secured and nurtured its role as a key adviser to several Latin American governments over the decades.
5 minute read

International Edition

Oh There You Are, Linklaters: A US Strategy At Last!

After years of underwhelming efforts, the tortoise in the race to break into the US has leapt forward with a senior team hire in New York—could this be the start of a new era?
5 minute read

International Edition

Shearman's Co-Managing Partner Leads Team Move to Linklaters in New York

The six-person team is departing ahead of the firm's merger with Allen & Overy, which will see A&O leaders take charge of the combined firm.
4 minute read

International Edition

Midsized Toronto Firm Minden Gross Shutting Doors After 70 Years

The recent loss of senior lawyers, including its managing partner, indicated trouble at the firm despite statements of solvency and an excellent financial performance in 2023.
6 minute read

International Edition

Orrick's Data Breach Was Bigger Than Previously Reported

An additional 176,000 people were added to the affected cohort, while several other firms reported new data breaches at the end of 2023.
3 minute read

International Edition

New Year, New Leadership Across Canadian Legal Industry

Canadian firms and local offices of global firms have made a number of leadership announcements for 2024.
3 minute read

International Edition

Paul Weiss M&A Co-Chair Taurie Zeitzer Heads to White & Case

Zeitzer, a large-cap public M&A and private equity attorney, has relationships with most of the largest private equity firms.
3 minute read

International Edition

'Without It, Some May Have Left': Slaughters Associate Illuminates Firm's Reduced Hours Policy

The scheme, which goes firmwide this week, offers associates "a real chance to reset their career", said Michael Craig, a disputes and investigations associate.
6 minute read

International Edition

Law Firm Leaders in Asia on Challenges in the Year Ahead

A dramatic downturn in transactional activity, especially from China, has hurt many law firms. But some expect that activity to pick up this year.
6 minute read

International Edition

Rebound in Deals or More Cuts? Law Firm Leaders on What to Expect in 2024

2023 wasn't easy, but will 2024 be any better? Law.com International speaks with leaders at Kirkland, Freshfields , Weil, Skadden and Eversheds to get some answers.
7 minute read

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