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How China's Haiwen is Poaching from the West to Squeeze into the Driver's Seat 

Chinese law firms are increasingly finding themselves in lead counsel roles on cross-border deals and foreign partners finding the move to local practices more and more palatable.
8 minute read

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Clyde & Co. to Open in Warsaw With Large Partner-Led Team Hire From Dentons

The new office will open in the new year with a team of around 23 professionals, including three partners originally from Dentons Warsaw, Clyde & Co. said.
3 minute read

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What Would You Do If a Member of Your Team Died Suddenly and Unexpectedly?

As uncomfortable as it might be, you have to consider what you would do if one or more of those people were no longer around.
5 minute read

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Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in US Offices in 2024

In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said.
2 minute read

International Edition

Managing and Senior Partner Candidates Emerge to Lead A&O Shearman

Eight candidates from A&O are in the running for the senior and managing partner positions of the firm, set to lead A&O Shearman following the completed merger.
3 minute read

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To Secure A&O Merger, Some Shearman Partners Agreed to 50% Pension Cut

"It was clear that if we didn't approve the pension, the [Allen & Overy] deal wasn't going to go through," a retired Shearman partner said.
6 minute read

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EY's Hong Kong Law Practice to Shutter in January 2024

There are four lawyers at LC Lawyers. None will remain within the EY network.
2 minute read

International Edition

From A&O Shearman to India: What We'll Still Be Talking About in Five Years' Time

The last 12 months have given the industry law firm collapses, splits, ransomware attacks and scandals, but the year will be remembered for other things, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Boies Schiller Flexner Names Matthew Schwartz as Chair-Elect

Schwartz, who has served as co-managing partner of the firm for three years, will replace David Boies starting in 2025.
5 minute read

International Edition

Layoffs at K&L Gates Hit Associates in 3 US Offices

Every year, K&L Gates manages headcount based on "personnel performance, client demand and related reviews," which typically result in "personnel decisions," the firm's representative said in a statement. Leaders declined to comment directly on the cuts.
3 minute read

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