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Maples Group Relocates to Neuroinclusive London Office

The proportion of the population who are neurodiverse is put, in some studies, at between 15 and 20%.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Plans Headcount Growth in UK, India Legal Service Centres

Over the past decade, legal services centres have proven a popular choice for large law firms looking to transfer certain kinds of work to lower cost regions.
4 minute read

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Akin Adds New Hong Kong Partner, Offshore Firms Play Musical Chairs

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Carey Olsen, Appleby and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have hired partners across Asia.
4 minute read

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Plaintiffs Firms Face 'Catch Me If You Can' Scenario With Chinese Firms Listed in the US

While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.
4 minute read

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HFW Launches in British Virgin Islands With Local Acquisition

The outfit's three lawyers will join HFW for the new base.
2 minute read

International Edition

Pandora's Box: Baker McKenzie Opens Up Law's Ethics Challenge

This week's Global Lawyer Briefing discusses the ethical challenge posed by the Pandora Papers as well as the industry's other big stories.
8 minute read

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Offshore Firm Harneys Adds Funds Partner in Hong Kong

Yucheng Fan joins the British Virgin Islands-based firm from fellow offshore firm Maples.
1 minute read

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Suez Drama: Legal Ramifications Will be Exponential, Lawyers Say

The growing delay in refloating the stranded Ever Given vessel, already costing billions a day, increases the likelihood of legal claims that could take years to resolve.
4 minute read

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Linklaters Opts to Self-Insure Amid Soaring Indemnity Costs

The firm has set up an offshore subsidiary, known as a captive insurance vehicle, on the island of Guernsey.
3 minute read

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Kobre & Kim Adds Offshore Disputes Partner in Hong Kong

Timothy Haynes joins from Walkers where he headed its insolvency and dispute resolution group in Hong Kong.
2 minute read

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