The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for U.S. Firms in China, to Close Beijing Office

The firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide.
3 minute read

Law.com

Baker McKenzie Accepts Defeat on Australian Integration With Firm's Asia Practice

The decision follows a partner vote against financial and administrative integration.
2 minute read

Law.com

The Week in Data Nov. 7: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the U.S.-headquartered firms that have announced exit plans in Greater China, as well as the largest European Union law firms by headcount.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bangladeshi Officials Risk Arrest in Decades-Long $32M Dispute with Doral Power Company

"Many foreign governments make poor decisions; they don't pay attention to the law or to court awards," said Harold E. Patricoff, a partner at Duane Morris in Miami.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Fraud 'Beyond Doubt': Judge Awards $1.6 Billion Over Delayed Resort Development

The decision from Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok awarded the developer behind Baha Mar, BML Properties, the entire $845 million investment in the development, as well as interest on that amount dating back to May 2014.
2 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura, Mori Hamada Assist on KKR's $4B Winning Bid in Japan

Simpson Thacher and Nishimura have both advised KKR on several of its strategic investments in Japan.
2 minute read

Law.com

The Week in Data Oct. 18: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including summer associate satisfaction rankings.
1 minute read

International Edition

Skadden to Close in Shanghai and Make Cuts to China Corporate Practice

Corporate is Skadden's main practice area in China but a protracted downturn in work has caused many of its rivals to make cuts and close offices.
3 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires DLA Piper M&A Partner as Part of Growth Strategy

James Stewart, an M&A and equity capital markets partner joins the Sydney office.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clyde & Co Loses Australian Regulatory Partner Amid Ongoing Exodus

Avryl Lattin leaves to take up key in-house role with a development organisation.
3 minute read

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