International Edition

Simpson Thacher Promotes Largest Ever Partner Class

The firm is promoting 44 lawyers to partner, 12 more than in 2023. Most of the new partners are located in New York but seven of the cohort are in London, including one who is dually based in Brussels, while two are based in Hong Kong.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ted Olson, Legal 'Titan' and Former US Solicitor General Who Argued Bush v. Gore, Dies

Despite being known as a conservative lawyer, Olson notably teamed up with his opposing counsel in the Bush case, David Boies, to challenge a California amendment against same-sex marriage.
4 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Greenberg Traurig, Clyde & Co. Expand In Middle East

Capital markets, regulatory & arbitration teams are growing in the Middle East.
3 minute read

International Edition

Where Will Partner Hiring Surge Under Trump?

Under a better deal market, law firm lateral movement in corporate practices, such as private equity, funds, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, will likely pick up.
6 minute read

International Edition

Cracking Canada: How International Law Firms Penetrate the Country's Legal Market

None of the U.S. or global giants has much of a presence in the North American country. A&O Shearman and Sheppard Mullin, with their distinct approaches to the market, illustrate how differently firms are servicing clients' Canadian needs.
6 minute read

International Edition

British Disputes Boutique Seladore Hires HSF Lawyer, Plans Singapore Launch

The hiring comes as Seladore prepares to formally submit an application for a Foreign Law Practice license in Singapore.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Cursed' Bahia Emerald to Soon Return to Brazil

The Bahia Emerald, a 752-pound stone smuggled to the U.S. more than a decade ago, is expected to soon return to Brazil.
4 minute read

International Edition

Weil Gotshal London Trio Defects to Freshfields

The latest hire comes as firms across London are boosting their private credit offerings.
2 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells Paris Arbitration Partner Moves to Kennedys in International Push

Thomas Kendra's expertise is expected to play a key role in expanding Kennedys' international arbitration practice.
2 minute read

International Edition

Latham Suffers Latest Departure as Skadden Swoops for London IP Head

This is the latest high-profile departure for Latham as the firm continues to suffer a slew of exits.
2 minute read

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