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Who is the Conscience of Your Business? How Firms Should Navigate Russia, Ukraine and ESG

One ex-comms head of a law firm in the U.K. asks how law firms should navigate cutting ties with Russian clients, and the wider implications of taking a stand against questionable client activity.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Reviewing Russia-Related Work' May Be a Cop Out, But it's Better Than Staying Silent

Criticising Russia's invasion of Ukraine is proving difficult for law firms. But it may soon be more problematic to say nothing.
4 minute read

International Edition

Former Hong Kong Bar Association Chairman Leaves Hong Kong Within Hours of Police Interrogation

He departed for the U.K. 12 hours after he had been interviewed by national security authorities, according to local media reports.
3 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Begins Dropping Russian Clients

The firm follows in the footsteps of Baker McKenzie and Sidley Austin, as pressure grows on firms to scrutinise their ties to the Russian state.
2 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Sidley Among Firms Cutting Ties to Major Russian Clients Amid Ukraine Invasion

Companies headquartered in the West are under increasing pressure to sever ties with the Russian state.
3 minute read

International Edition

'We Hear Jets Overhead': Ukraine's Lawyers Call for Global Response As Russian Troops Enter Kyiv

Lawyers have braved the first day of invasion despite the risk to infrastructure and the loss of some communications; CMS is among the firms working to protect its staff and client data.
6 minute read

International Edition

Heavyweight Quartet Steers Porsche's IPO Discussions

The German auto manufacturers have reached a framework agreement and are set to conduct an "assessment on the feasibility" of an IPO.
2 minute read

International Edition

Switzerland Approves Extradition of Ex-US Law Firm Partner at Centre of Cum-Ex Storm

The prominent lawyer, known for his tax expertise in Germany, plied his trade at a handful of elite law firms.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Quincecare Lacuna Addressed?

The Tecnimont Arabia Limited v Natwest case is examining the duties banks hold, write partners from Signature Litigation.
6 minute read

International Edition

Corruption Is Biggest Impediment to Rule of Law in Africa, Lawyers Say

Legal professionals from law firms, in-house counsel, members of the judiciary and government employees participated in the Advancing the Rule of Law in Africa survey, conducted by LexisNexis in partnership with Africa Legal.
4 minute read

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