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London ECM Lawyers Are Keeping Busy With Overseas Listing
Driven by both opportunity and necessity, London's capital markets lawyers are increasingly involved in IPOs in other cities.
The Tariff Effect on the M&A Market
Deal work was down in February year over year, just like in January. Some deals are coming through, but they face an inconsistent and constantly changing environment.
Squire Patton Boggs, Ashurst, Clyde & Co, and Al Tamimi Drive Key Middle East Partner Moves
Middle East law firms are driving growth through strategic promotions, strengthening dispute resolution, financial regulatory, and high-demand sector practices like construction and infrastructure.
Portuguese Firm Reclaims Family Brand in Split From Uri a Menéndez
The Spanish law firm had operated in Portugal as Uri a Menéndez Proenc a de Carvalho for 14 years until Francisco Proenc a de Carvalho decided to launch his own independent firm.
Kirkland, Latham, Davis Polk Advise on $23.7B Walgreens Boots Alliance
Latham describes it as the largest LBO of the year so far and the third-largest healthcare LBO of all time in the U.S. & Europe.
Freshfields Germany Wins Against Taylor Wessing in Moderna Patent Dispute With Pfizer/BioNTech
BioNTech/Pfizer to Appeal COVID-19 vaccine antitrust case against Moderna after German court ruling.
Navigating the Shifting ESG Landscape: Risks and Strategy
The shifting ESG landscape presents companies with challenges in adapting to changing regulations, mitigating litigation risks, and complying with international laws amid political changes in the U.S. and EU.
In the Shadow of the Ruins: Why Law Firms Fail
Even major law firms can crumble overnight—torn apart by shifting markets, internal strife, and the illusion that prestige alone ensures survival.
Nine Trailblazing Women at Top Law Firms in Africa Share Their Leadership Tips
Nine exceptional women are breaking barriers as managing partners in top law firms across Africa, leading with expertise, resilience, and a commitment to mentorship.
Nine Trailblazing Women at Top African Law Firms Share Their Leadership Tips
Nine exceptional women are breaking barriers as managing partners in top law firms across Africa, leading with expertise, resilience, and a commitment to mentorship.
Morrison & Foerster Revenue Rises Amid Surging IP, Commercial Litigation Demand
The firm said it continues to see growth and opportunities in London and Continental Europe, as well as in Asia.
Greenberg Traurig Posts Double-Digit Revenue Gains, Largest Increase Since Record 2021
The firm attributed much of its success in 2024 to a strong showing throughout the firm's footprint across the globe, with firm chair Richard Rosenbaum noting that the London office, in particular, was getting a great deal of work.
Nigerian Firms See Surge in Legal Work Amid $81.5B Binance Lawsuit and Crackdowns
Olaniwun Ajayi and other top Nigerian law firms say tax enforcement, data investigations, and deals are keeping lawyers very busy in 2025.
Nigerian Firms See Surge in Legal Work Amid $81.5B Binance Lawsuit and Crackdowns
Olaniwun Ajayi and other top Nigerian law firms say tax enforcement, data investigations, and deals are keeping lawyers very busy in 2025.
Hogan Lovells' Revenue Approaches $3B in Second Straight Year of Growth
Profits per equity partner grew to over $3 million, even with net income essentially flat, as the firm's equity partner ranks shrunk by nearly 10%.
White & Case, Mayer Brown, Gibson Dunn, Ropes Among Firms Steering $26B Altice Debt Restructuring
Willkie, Milbank, Benelux firms Arendt & Medernach and Loyens & Loeff and French firm De Pardieu Brocas Maffei are also advising on the transaction, expected to be completed in Q4. Meanwhile, Ashurst is advising a separate group of unhappy creditors.
The Collapse of Lundgrens: A Cautionary Tale for Mid-Sized Law Firms
DLA Piper's Denmark managing partner has a “cautious but positive outlook for the Danish legal market.
Pinsent Masons Launches Four-Partner Office in Saudi Capital, Riyadh
The branch office will continue to collaborate with its Saudi partner firm but the two will now operate independently.