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'We continue to be involved even in countries where politically speaking there are issues,' explains Linklaters' recently-appointed head of Africa, Justin Faye.

To date, five firms, including Allen & Overy, have rolled out or piloted the tool, while others, such as PwC's tax and legal arms, are also looking at the technology.

Explaining his decision, John Joyce said the 'risks have passed' in relation to the firm's position during Covid-19.

As Bracewell appoints partner to the firm's corporate and securities practice in Dubai.

Restructuring activity is likely to increase as private equity firms—which have taken a greater role in financing restructurings since the pandemic—look to exit their investments within the next few years.

The six-lawyer addition includes three partners.

Paul Weiss' raid on Kirkland is ongoing, with 13 big-name partners making the move in recent weeks.

Pension fund AustralianSuper invests $1.6 billion in Vantage Data Centres.

The loss, to the elite Italian firm Chiomenti, is the second team exodus this month from Dentons in Europe.

International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.

A major shift away from the global free-trade methodology of the past 30 years has facilitated changes in who does business where and with whom.

This year's rankings show a challenged set of results across the board, with one leader saying: 'I don't think there's ever been a period that has been so 'hot, and then cooled down so quickly'.

The 100 largest law firms in the world saw profit decline on the back of several boom years.

The 200 largest law firms in the world, made up mainly of U.S. firms, saw growth slow in the latest fiscal year, with some regions out-performing others.

The Global 200 firms range in size from more than 14,000 to just over 500 lawyers.

Rachel Proffitt, who will succeed Joe Conroy, will be Cooley's first-ever female CEO.

The partnership votes to approve the tie-up will start on September 28 and will be completed by October 13.

The firm's UK managing partner has stressed the value of hybrid working as the firm designs its new workplace, which it is set to move into in 2027.

Like their U.S. counterparts, lawyers at the U.K.'s top commercial firms on average brought in less this year, with notable exceptions.

Álvaro Rodri guez de la Calle joins the Spanish law firm after more than two years directing KPMG Spain's labor area.