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The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Takes Paul Hastings' Former Co-Head of Global Finance in London

In a statement about Luke McDougall's exit, Paul Hastings expressed confidence in the London office and across the firm generally, citing an uptick in work so far in 2024.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice Leaders

The combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Kirkland and Latham Pull Double Duty as PE Deals Flow

Private equity deals appear to be making a comeback this year.
8 minute read

International Edition

Troubled Economic Fortunes Spell Opportunity for Specialist Lawyers in Hong Kong

The downturn in the Chinese property sector is creating new prospects in Hong Kong, both for firms looking to cash in on the need for professionals with expertise in restructuring and insolvency and for a city looking to cement its status as a legal hub.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Skadden, Sidley, Slaughter and S&C Lead Big Paper Deal, While Private Funds Grow Massive

The growth of private debt and equity funds is fueling support for their corporate practices, evident in the Am Law 100 financial results.
7 minute read

International Edition

Another Chinese Beverage Company Pushes to Revive Hong Kong Market with Billion-Dollar IPO

Advised by Clifford Chance, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Harneys, China Resources Beverage has filed for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
3 minute read

International Edition

Video: UK Firms' Gradual Client Erosion

Law.com International editor-in-chief Paul Hodkinson discusses the implications for UK law firms when they lose mandates and clients that go to the US.
1 minute read

International Edition

Three Firms Steer €1B Paris IPO for French Software Company

Cleary, Hogan Lovells and White & Case are advising in the IPO, which is the first under a recent simplification of French rules to allow skipping retail investors.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

LexisNexis Hit With Privacy Class Action Over Alleged Use of PII to 'Turn a Profit'

The complaint alleges that LexisNexis wielded its "trove of PII" to advertise its Lexis Personal Records Products without the subjects' authorization. This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
4 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May, Skadden Among Firms Advising on £7.9B Packaging Company Sale

Slaughter and May has advised DS Smith on a number of occasions over recent years.
2 minute read

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