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Global Law Firms in Tokyo Take On More Advisory Work as Japanese Multinationals Grapple With Overseas Risk and Compliance Issues

Many traditional Japanese enterprises have been struggling to cope with complex global regulatory regimes and avoid global transaction failures.
5 minute read

International Edition

Why European Regulators Are Watching Twitter

Because of the scale of layoffs since Elon Musk took control in October, and the opaque nature of his decision-making so far, questions abound about whether Twitter is on track to meet its obligations under EU law or is swerving dangerously off-course.
5 minute read

International Edition

Q&A: Why Digital Law and Dispute Resolution Have a Bright Future Together

Benoît Barré, a former top counsel at Apple and now a partner and head of digital law at a dispute resolution boutique in Paris, talks about the intersection of the two areas and what in-house experience can bring to private practice.
6 minute read

International Edition

Company Must Reinstate Worker Who Objected to 'Fun' Culture, French Court Rules

The Court of Cassation, France's highest tribunal, has ruled that the dismissal violated the worker's right to freedom of expression and opinion.
3 minute read

International Edition

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

International Edition

The US Is About to Increase Its Investment Controls. Will China Deal Lawyers Feel More Pain?

A recent executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden heightened the level of scrutiny of inbound deals in certain sensitive industries. And now the U.S. is weighing legislation that calls for a "reverse CFIUS," which will add government scrutiny to outbound transactions.
6 minute read

International Edition

CEOs Are Starting to Hit Brakes on ESG to Weather Expected Recession

The environmental, social and governance programs that many legal departments have been ramping up could take a hit as companies put resources elsewhere, according to a new survey by KPMG.
3 minute read

International Edition

'A Dangerous Course of Action': Lawyers React as UK Bans Advice to Russian Clients

The UK government announced that it "will prevent Russian access to transactional legal advisory services", leading some lawyers to describe the move as problematic and disruptive.
4 minute read

International Edition

Whistleblowing Increases in Asia

Baker McKenzie surveyed 523 business leaders in Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and found that 41% reported increases in whistleblower reports over the past year.
3 minute read

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Dentons Continues Australian Expansion With Hiring of Compliance Partner

The addition of Toby Blyth follows the poaching of six partners from Australian firms in mid-September.
1 minute read

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