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The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells and the Stories That Shaped Africa This Year

Africa's legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2024 with high-profile disputes, landmark deals, and legislative changes that reflect the region's dynamic legal evolution.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lawyers Scramble to Secure Jobs Ahead of A&O Shearman's South Africa Closure

A&O Shearman's Johannesburg office is closing by year-end, with lawyers still in last-minute talks for new roles.
3 minute read

Law.com

Burford Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.
4 minute read

International Edition

DWF Seizes Opportunity as Hogan Lovells Closes Warsaw Office

Hogan Lovells is shutting its Warsaw and Johannesburg offices at the end of the year while also winding down in Sydney, Australia.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Pillsbury Launches Riyadh Office Via Firm Merger

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is opening an office in Saudi Arabia, pending approval of local government.
3 minute read

Law.com

Chinese Law Firms Push For Growth Overseas

DeHeng is one of China's top five largest law firms by revenue. Last year, it also set up in South Korea and Laos.
2 minute read

Law.com

FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup Bid

NGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
2 minute read

International Edition

McKinsey & SAP Face Fury Over South Africa Bribery Settlements

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National Law Journal

After Regime Change, Syria Remains Liable in US Federal Courts for Alleged Assad-Era Terrorism Support

"The successor state doesn't get a grant of immunity," Perles Law Firm founder Steven R. Perles said of Syria following the collapse of its government as a designated state sponsor of terrorism. "They inherit the judgments held against the predecessor state."
3 minute read

International Edition

McKinsey Subsidiary to Pay Over $122 Million to Settle US Investigation into South Africa Bribery Case

“McKinsey welcomes the resolution of these matters and the closure of this regretful situation,” a spokesperson with McKinsey Africa said in a statement.
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