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Law Firms in Latin America Look for Options to Ease Financial Pain During COVID-19 Crisis

Employment laws make it difficult and expensive to cut pay, furlough or lay off legal talent in the region.

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McDermott Professional Staff Among Latest Hit by COVID-19 Cuts

The cuts come in the wake of double-digit revenue growth at the firm last year.

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Straight to the Top: The Super Rich Drove Nearly All the Am Law 100's Profits Growth

These are the 30 firms that exceeded our benchmarks to make it onto this year's Super Rich list. This year, as much as ever, their ability to build on their wealth stands out among the Am Law 100.

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Cuatrecasas Completes Latin America Expansion With Chile Office Opening

The Spanish firm decided to launch a Santiago office prior to the global spread of COVID-19.

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Litigation Funders Thrive as Companies and Law Firms Seek Financing

In the unprecedented economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus, well-heeled companies and law firms are seeking to fortify their cash reserves and contain capital expenditures.

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Spanish Firm Raises €20M With Cash Call to Shore Up Finances

The firm said that the move will help it avoid using bank credit to get through the coronavirus crisis.

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How to Walk Older Clients Through Volatile Times

Amid the market turmoil, advisors will need to make a greater effort to manage communication with older clients.

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Top 5 Trends: COVID-19

Top 5 Trends In Response To Covid-19 For Private Client The Global Elite have spoken. These are the top trends that private client lawyers are dealing…

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The Case for Deferring Payments to Equity Partners Now

In explaining why law firm stress tests may not give the clarity firms need in projecting future health, Hugh Simons argues saving cash now gives you options later. And it will instill partner confidence.

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The UK statutory residence test and "exceptional circumstances"

The Covid-19 pandemic is severely curtailing movement across the world. One consequence is that non-UK residents may be unable to leave the UK as they…

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