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Lateral Search Firm Drops Suit Against Freshfields

The dismissal was another instance of a headhunter dropping a suit against a firm on the heels of an adverse court ruling.
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International Edition

Lawyer Mindset Still Barrier for Legal Tech Growth in Asia

"Lawyers are trained to identify risks, they are not trained to take risks," said Ben Tidswell, chairman of Ashurst.
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A&O Brings Case Against Former Client Over $1M In 'Unpaid Fees'

The UK firm alleges that it submitted eight invoices for legal work, all of which went unpaid.
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UK Competition and Markets Authority Launches Review of Legal Profession

The regulator will asses whether the recommendations made to the industry in 2016 have been applied and were successful.
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Will Billing Rates for Elite Firms Rise More in 2020?

Kirkland & Ellis said it typically increases the hourly rates of its professionals twice a year. But in 2020, routine rate hikes by big firms are not certain, observers said.
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Clyde & Co Profits Slide As Muted Results Season Continues

The firm said over half of its revenue came from its non-U.K. operations.
2 minute read

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Private Equity Firms Look to Cut Legal Spend Amid Downturn

Most in-house counsel at US and UK buyout firms expect to reduce external legal costs, a study has found.
3 minute read

International Edition

Four Firms Make the Cut for Lombard International's First Legal Panel

The firms were among 11 to have been invited to tender for the asset manager's roster.
3 minute read

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Australian Government Inquiry to Examine Economic Impact of Litigation Funding and Class Actions

The results of the inquiry will be reported by December 7, the government said.
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Freshfields Narrows UK Partner Gender Pay Gap

The firm attributes the narrowing partner pay gap to "fewer men at the top of the lockstep".
2 minute read

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