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Controversial UK-Nigeria Trade Deal: Which Law Firms Will Benefit Most?

Africa's second largest economy is viewed as a strategic business location for international law firms.
7 minute read

International Edition

'There Is Concern': A&O Shearman Insiders on Initial Hurdles Facing Firm

Questions are being asked internally about how the impending tie-up will work in the US, the timing of merger architect Wim Dejonghe's departure, and the integration of certain offices.
8 minute read

International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.
2 minute read

International Edition

Podcast: Here's What to Do When Your Firm Is Mulling a Merger

In this week's episode, Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles chats with Melinda Wallman, a London-based partner at recruiting firm Macrae about how mergers impact legal professionals'—and particularly diverse legal professionals'—careers.
1 minute read

International Edition

King & Wood, Eversheds Alliance a 'Good Model For The World as it Currently Stands', CEO Says

In its first six months, the relationship has already generated hundreds of referrals, according to Eversheds' Lee Ranson, and could lead to further integration in the years to come.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Time to Do a Transatlantic Merger is Now

As international GDP growth slows, law firms hoping to keep up with Kirkland, Latham, Skadden, and Simpson Thacher need to consider mergers involving the US, writes the Global Lawyer.
8 minute read

International Edition

CVC Ditches GC Role as it Taps A&O for Next Legal Head

The private equity giant's new legal head is currently the senior partner of A&O Amsterdam.
3 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

8 Stories That Changed the Legal Industry in 2023

From A&O Shearman to Israel-Gaza—here are our picks for the biggest stories of the year.
8 minute read

International Edition

Law Firm Mergers Began With a Boutique Bash. Will the Party Continue in 2024?

A&O's tie-up with Shearman could be a harbinger of more U.K.-headquartered firms expanding into the U.S.
6 minute read

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