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From Navigating Coups to Spotting Trends in Mining, Linklaters' Africa Head Discusses Opportunities on the Continent
'We continue to be involved even in countries where politically speaking there are issues,' explains Linklaters' recently-appointed head of Africa, Justin Faye.
Macfarlanes Joins List of Firms Adopting Harvey AI
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.
Addleshaws Managing Partner to Step Down a Year Early
Explaining his decision, John Joyce said the 'risks have passed' in relation to the firm's position during Covid-19.
'Not a Tsunami, But Definitely a Wave': Restructuring is Having a Moment in France
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.
Bird & Bird Madrid Onboards 6 Lawyers, Launches Real Estate and Energy Practices
Seven-Lawyer Environmental and Real-Estate Team Leaves Dentons in Milan
The loss, to the elite Italian firm Chiomenti, is the second team exodus this month from Dentons in Europe.
Law Firms Find 'Back to the Office' Means Different Things For Different People
International firms are torn between setting firmwide office mandates, in the name of fairness and consistency, and recognizing varied expectations across cultures and regions.
The Awakening Beast: How Lawyers are Confronting the Changing Regulatory World
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.
The Year the Global 200 Law Firms Returned to Earth With a Bump
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 2023 Global 200 Ranked by Revenue
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 2023 Global 200 Ranked by Head Count
A&O, Shearman Partners to Begin Merger Vote Later This Month
The partnership votes to approve the tie-up will start on September 28 and will be completed by October 13.
Clifford Chance to Go Fully Open Plan as Firm Avoids 4-Day In-Office Trend
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.
UK Top 50 Ranked by Revenue per Lawyer: Average Down 2%
Like their U.S. counterparts, lawyers at the U.K.'s top commercial firms on average brought in less this year, with notable exceptions.
ECIJA Makes Second Partner Hire in Madrid in as Many Weeks
Álvaro Rodri guez de la Calle joins the Spanish law firm after more than two years directing KPMG Spain's labor area.