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Slater and Gordon Secures £33M Capital Injection from Litigation Funder Harbour

Law news - Fri, 08/18/2023 - 15:58

A dramatic UK Supreme Court ruling in July asserted that litigation funding agreements are 'unenforceable' in competition cases.

      
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Ranked: Which Firm Has the Most Grammar School-Educated Partners?

Law news - Fri, 08/18/2023 - 15:07

State school representation is growing in partnerships—but can the same be said for non-selective state schools?

      
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Kirkland Secures First Major Mandate for BAE Systems with $5.5B US Acquisition

Law news - Fri, 08/18/2023 - 02:00

The deal, reported to be the largest British acquisition of the year, is being handled by US law firms.

      
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Which Generative AI Products are UK Law Firms Using?

Law news - Thu, 08/17/2023 - 12:46

From Harvey and ChatGPT, to Lexis AI and CoCounsel, Law.com International unveils the GenAI products gaining the most attention.

      
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Stephenson Harwood's China Associated Firm Boosts Private Wealth & Corporate Practice With Zhong Lun Partner Hire

Law news - Thu, 08/17/2023 - 12:25

The UK firm has been deepening its bench in Asia in recent months.

      
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Cuatrecasas Taps Barcelona Partner to Lead Corporate Practice in Palma

Law news - Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:06

Less than a year into his post at the Spanish law firm, Sergio Agu era Amat has been given double duty.

      
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Spain's Burgeoning Legal Tech Sector May Make Waves Internationally

Law news - Thu, 08/17/2023 - 00:35

Spain has largely relied on European heavyweights for its legal tech solutions. But the last two years have seen a flurry of local innovation, with an eye on international expansion.

      
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Spain's Burgeoning Legal Tech Sector May Make Waves Internationally

Law news - Thu, 08/17/2023 - 00:35

Spain has largely relied on European heavyweights for its legal tech solutions. But the last two years have seen a flurry of local innovation, with an eye on international expansion.

      
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BonelliErede Targets London Expansion with Partner Additions

Law news - Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:49

It isn't the only elite firm in the Slaughter and May network to eye London growth, with Cravath adding partners to its UK base earlier in the year.

      
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Fieldfisher Makes 2 Partner Hires in Madrid From Dentons, Jones Day

Law news - Wed, 08/16/2023 - 11:49

UK firm plans to increase Spanish revenue by 50% by 2025.

      
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Can Kirkland's London Office Live Without Neel Sachdev?

Law news - Tue, 08/15/2023 - 16:21

Insiders and other commentators say the star London private equity partner will take 'many millions' worth of business with him, as others attribute his success to the unrivalled platform Kirkland offered.

      
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How GCs Can Get Their Team Onboard with New Tech

Law news - Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:30

A recent study found a majority of lawyers are 'apathetic' about lawtech, but there are ways for GCs and senior in-house lawyers to encourage a change of mindset.

      
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Russian Courts' Increasing Anti-Suit Injunctions Risk Affecting Sanction-Hit Russian Companies' Hong Kong Arbitrations

Law news - Tue, 08/15/2023 - 11:47

Russian companies have put Hong Kong arbitration clauses in their commercial contracts, particularly with Chinese companies, since before 2010, according to arbitration practitioners in the region.

      
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UBS Agrees $1.4B Settlement with DOJ

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 23:56

With the latest settlement, the DOJ collected more than $36 billion in civil penalties from 18 institutions, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo.

      
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The Fast and the Curious: Which Top UK Law Firms Have Adopted Generative AI, Who's Waiting?

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:45

Firms are evenly split on generative AI adoption, with some acting quickly, and others still exploring their options, according to Law.com International research.

      
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Gender Diversity: Firms Must Jump Off the Bandwagon and Focus on What Works

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:04

Next 100 Years founder and former lawyer Dana Denis-Smith calls for a more strategic look at diversity initiatives, focusing on the changes that make a real difference.

      
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Spain May Be an Emerging AI Hotspot, Leading the Way for a Spike in Cross-Border M&A

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:00

Spain's artificial intelligence market has flown under the radar. But with several homegrown AI startups likely to excel in Spanish-speaking countries, U.S. tech companies sense acquisition opportunities.

      
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Freshfields Lands Schulte Litigation Co-Head in New York

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 12:00

Gayle Klein started her career working with Fortune 500 companies and plans to get back to that upon arrival at Freshfields, which continues to grow its U.S. deal presence.

      
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Clyde & Co Cuts 10 Lawyers in Australia as Economy Slows

Law news - Mon, 08/14/2023 - 11:28

In addition to the 10, the firm has also parted ways with an insurance partner of seven years.

      
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What's Next for the Saudi Regional Headquarters Program?

Law news - Fri, 08/11/2023 - 13:14

As the Saudi government looks to attract multinational groups to the Kingdom, Marco De Leo, managing partner of BonelliErede's Dubai office, considers what they should be mindful of.

      
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