The 2025 Asia Legal Awards, an event dedicated to recognizing the highest achievements in legal practice across the Asia Pacific region, have announced an extension to their submission deadline for nominations. Legal professionals now have until June 4, 2025, to complete and submit their entries. This extension aims to provide additional time for nominees to…
In recent years, the traditional lockstep remuneration system used by many U.K. law firms has evolved into more complex and varied structures. This shift has been partly driven by the desire for flexibility and the ability to reward performance, as opposed to solely relying on seniority. However, this transformation has also introduced new challenges. It’s…
In a significant shift within the legal landscape, four litigation partners from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are departing to establish their own law firm. This team of partners, comprised of Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee, includes several individuals who have connections to Democratic officials or have made contributions to…
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is rapidly transforming from a serene desert locale into a bustling entertainment destination. This change is significantly influenced by the involvement of global law firms, especially Clifford Chance. Currently advising Disney, Clifford Chance is instrumental in the development of a $10 billion Disney theme park on the island. Additional attractions,…
In a significant legal development, Britain has signed a £3.4 billion treaty to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This marks the end of long-standing legal disputes involving major law firms such as Foley Hoag and Dentons Mauritius, alongside several leading London barristers. Government lawyers led the negotiations, with support from barristers from…
Hong Kong has made a significant step towards becoming a hub for virtual assets by passing a new Stablecoins Bill, which introduces a regulatory framework for stablecoins. This initiative permits issuers to obtain licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to offer stablecoins to the public. According to Freshfields’ Asia managing partner, this framework will…
In an intriguing development for the legal world, former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is reportedly in discussions to join the ranks of international law firm DLA Piper in a consultancy role. The potential appointment underscores DLA Piper’s ongoing trend of forging connections with government figures. However, any such move would require a nod from…
Legal experts from Herbert Smith Freehills and Baker McKenzie have pointed to South Africa’s 1965 Arbitration Act as a significant barrier to efficient arbitration proceedings within the country. The Act, according to lawyers from these firms, has been criticized for causing delays and granting excessive powers to the courts, which hampers the enforcement process and…
In a recent reorganization following the People’s Action Party’s victory in Singapore’s general election, a reshuffle in the cabinet has led to the appointment of Edwin Tong as the new Minister for Law. This change comes as K. Shanmugam steps down from the position to take on a new role as the coordinating minister for…
Michael A. Gerstenzang, the managing partner of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, shared insights regarding the firm’s advancements in artificial intelligence during a recent Q&A session. Under his leadership, Cleary Gottlieb has made significant strides in integrating AI into its operations. This includes the acquisition of the legal tech startup Springbok, noted for its contract…
Law.com International recently hosted a webinar with industry experts to explore the current landscape of diversity and inclusion within U.K. law firms. The discussions involved insights from notable figures such as Lisa Kirby of Diversity Lab, Kate Dodd from Pinsent Masons, and Justine Thompson of the Interlaw Diversity Forum. The forum addressed issues in culture…
Private equity is increasingly interested in the U.S. legal industry despite regulatory barriers. Currently, PE has two main access points: alternative business structures in Arizona and managed services organizations focusing on law firm back-office tasks. The legal sector’s recent surge in profitability makes it an attractive target, even though nonlawyers are generally prohibited from owning…
Former Quebec Court of Appeal judge Robert Mainville has rejoined Gowling WLG as a partner in their Montreal office. Mainville, who has previously served on the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, cited a preference for the proactive nature of legal practice over the judiciary as a reason for his return. In his new…
Dentons issued a warning concerning a phishing attack that targets business executives in Central and Eastern Europe, with malicious actors impersonating the law firm and its lawyers. The cyber scam, highlighted by Dentons, involves emails that mislead recipients into believing they are communicating with genuine representatives of the firm. The potential for the attack to…
Ignacio Hornedo Villalba, a seasoned corporate and M&A partner based in Madrid, has been appointed as the next managing partner for A&O Shearman in Spain. Hornedo, who began his career with Allen & Overy back in September 2005 and ascended to partnership in May 2018, is set to take over the role on November 1….
Baker McKenzie is enhancing its German M&A and private equity practice with the hiring of Jan Schubert, a former partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Schubert will be joining Baker McKenzie’s Frankfurt office starting June 1, where he will strengthen the firm’s global M&A and corporate transaction capabilities. His legal expertise encompasses domestic and cross-border…
A&O Shearman and Freshfields are representing opposing parties in an intellectual property dispute involving fast fashion giants Shein and Temu. This court battle centers on allegations of copyright infringement and breaches of competition law regarding photographs featured on both companies’ websites. These disputes are currently taking place in the U.K. and the U.S., underscoring the…
“`html In a remarkable intersection of law and popular culture, Hill Dickinson’s strategic move to acquire the naming rights to Everton FC’s stadium has turned the Liverpool-founded law firm into a household name. This transaction has received significant attention, marking one of the largest football stadium naming rights deals in Europe, set to provide Everton…
Latham & Watkins, White & Case, Hengeler Mueller, along with other reputed law firms, guided three significant foreign takeovers of German companies last week. Each deal was valued at over €1 billion, highlighting a notable momentum in mergers and acquisitions, despite a reported 17% drop in foreign direct investment as per a report from EY….
On May 20, 2025, Ibrahim Assegaf, the managing partner of Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP), one of Indonesia’s largest law firms, passed away at the age of 48. Assegaf was known for his expertise in banking and restructuring law. His firm operates in affiliation with the Big Four Singapore firm Rajah & Tann. Reports indicate…
All seven partners from Ashurst’s Canberra office are set to transition to Australian firm Thomson Geer. This move follows Ashurst’s decision to reduce its involvement with federal government work in Australia. The shift is anticipated to be finalized by early July, as indicated in a collaborative statement from both firms. To read further details of…
A Toronto lawyer, Jisuh Lee, has avoided contempt of court charges after submitting a factum with fabricated AI-generated case citations. This decision comes after the lawyer pledged to enroll in courses on legal ethics and artificial intelligence, as well as forgo billing her client for the work tied to the defective document. Justice Fred Myers…
As changing trade policies continue to impact global business operations, large law firms have significantly ramped up their recruiting efforts for international trade lawyers. This trend is largely driven by clients eager to understand the implications of evolving international trade and tariff policies introduced during the previous U.S. administration. Legal professionals in international trade are…
The global law firm Dentons has warned of a phishing attack targeting business executives, involving an impersonation of the firm and its lawyers. This cyber scam, which may also extend to other regions, features emails sent from a Gmail account falsely claiming to be from a Dentons lawyer. The emails allege violations of intellectual property…
The Dubai-based law firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced the establishment of a new office in New Delhi, marking its entry into the Indian market. This strategic move comes in the wake of the recent liberalization of the Indian legal market, which has opened doors for international legal firms to set up operations…