In a significant development for the legal sector within Latin America, Pierson Ferdinand has announced the launch of its Latin America practice. The firm, created in 2024 following the departure of over 130 lawyers from FisherBroyles, positions Yine Rodríguez Pérez at the helm. Rodríguez Pérez operates from Miami and is recognized for her expertise in…
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, a prominent law firm, has announced the appointment of Daniel Margulies as its first dedicated restructuring and special situations partner based in Asia. Margulies brings extensive experience in financial restructuring, insolvency matters, distressed asset sales, and cross-border financings. His clientele includes debtors, creditors, private equity, and hedge fund clients, focusing on…
The Bar Council of India has enacted new regulations allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to establish offices in India. These firms will be able to engage in corporate legal matters, including joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, on a reciprocal basis. They will also be permitted to represent clients in arbitration cases within the…
Kim Kardashian recently took the stand in a Parisian courtroom as part of a trial concerning the notorious 2016 robbery where she was relieved of millions in jewelry. Represented by legal powerhouses, including former Cooley star litigator Michael Rhodes and the team from Herbert Smith Freehills, Kardashian offered emotional testimony, even forgiving one of the…
The pro bono initiatives of certain Big Law firms have come under increased scrutiny, prompting some to reconsider their involvement. Following the executive orders issued by the Trump administration, many firms initially reacted with caution, opting to “pause” their pro bono efforts as they navigated the evolving legal landscape. The pause has been described by…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the renowned pharmaceutical company listed in the UK, has once again opted for a U.S. law firm to handle a significant transaction. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has been engaged to advise GSK on its agreement to acquire a liver disease drug from Boston Pharmaceuticals. The transaction, totaling up to $2 billion, features…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will cease to impose financial penalties on lawyers for drink-driving offences. Between 2020 and 2024, the SRA investigated 134 individuals concerning such incidents, resulting in fines for 24 lawyers, with fewer than five being struck off. The decision to amend this rule comes following feedback, aiming to prevent the duplication…
Joseph Bauerschmidt, formerly the co-managing partner of DLA Piper‘s Singapore office and an Indonesia market specialist, has transitioned to an in-house position. After stepping down from his managing role last year, Bauerschmidt continued contributing to DLA Piper’s corporate practice. He announced via a LinkedIn post that he would now lead the legal and compliance department…
In a recent legal development, Paul Clement, representing Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, disclosed in a court filing that two lawyers from the firm have had their government security clearances suspended. The notification was issued by a government agency on May 9, citing former President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the firm. The filing…
Paul Clement, a prominent attorney representing Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in an ongoing executive order litigation, reported in a court filing that two of the firm’s lawyers had their government security clearances suspended. This action stems from a government agency’s response to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the firm. The lawyers…
Brazil’s legal market sees a noteworthy shift as TozziniFreire Advogados fortifies its corporate team with the addition of Daniel Laudisio, a seasoned professional who spent over 20 years at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados. Laudisio’s hire marks the first significant move under the direction of Carlos Mello, the newly appointed head of the corporate…
In a notable legal sector move, antitrust partner Lena Sandberg is set to join Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr in Brussels. Sandberg transitions after a brief seven-month tenure at K&L Gates. Her legal career includes a significant stint at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she spent nearly 12 years, advancing from of counsel to…
Linklaters is expanding its presence in the compliance advisory sector by hiring Johannes Dittrich, the former Chief Compliance Officer at Vitesco Technologies. Dittrich will join Linklaters’ Munich office as the European Director of their Risk Advisory team. This development marks Linklaters’ first foray into Germany for this specific advisory arm, which aims to assist clients…
Linklaters has expanded its non-legal risk advisory services with its first hire in Germany. Johannes Dittrich, formerly the chief compliance officer at Vitesco Technologies, has joined the firm as European Director of Risk Advisory. Based in the Munich office, Dittrich will collaborate with the Global Risk Advisory team to assist clients in managing compliance and…
A Paris business court has directed French internet service providers to block access to News.Dayfr.com, a platform accused of employing artificial intelligence to plagiarize content from daily newspaper Libération and numerous other publishers. This case is indicative of a broader global initiative to regulate AI use in media, address copyright concerns, and explore the sustainability…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing is becoming increasingly complex due to the clash between stringent European Union regulations and growing political resistance in the United States. This tension is driving significant legal and regulatory challenges for corporations and finance lawyers alike, as they navigate heightened risks and uncertainties in this evolving space. For more…
U.S.-based law firms are continuing to expand their foothold in the U.K., with recent analysis showing an 11.9% increase in average local revenue for 26 firms. The majority recorded double-digit growth, while a minority saw a decline. This data underscores the sustained momentum of U.S. firms’ performance in the competitive London legal market. Further details…
The legal industry is rethinking its approach to client development, pushing lawyers to adopt a “sales mindset” in contrast to traditional reliance on expertise and firm reputation. Modern client expectations demand that lawyers focus on relationship-building and frontline business growth, according to insights shared by legal coach J. Brugh Lower. This shift challenges long-standing perceptions…
The London Stock Exchange is seeing signs of revival as Cobalt Holdings announces plans for a significant IPO, aiming to raise over $230 million. This would mark the largest IPO on the main market in two years and just the third main market listing of 2025. U.S. law firm Latham & Watkins has taken the…
Japan continues to see notable activity in the pharmaceutical sector, with Shionogi & Co Ltd. offering $1.1 billion to acquire Tokyo-listed Torii Pharmaceutical and other assets from Japan Tobacco. Significant legal representation has been mobilized, with Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advising Torii, Nishimura & Asahi acting for Shionogi, and Mori Hamada representing Japan Tobacco. Earlier…
Toby Landau KC, a barrister and international arbitrator, has joined Hong Kong’s Temple Chambers. Landau, who is the founding member of Singapore’s Duxton Hill Chambers, will continue his practice in Singapore and London alongside his new role, as noted in a statement. For further details, visit the original article. Please note that the full content…
The U.S. Department of Justice has stated its intent to review all potential appellate options following U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell’s summary judgment decision. The case involves the enforcement of a presidential executive order against law firm Perkins Coie, which the DOJ continues to assert is lawful. For more details on this development, access the…
Global law firm Dentons has introduced DAISY, its proprietary AI platform, across its offices in Europe and Central Asia. The tool is designed to provide secure and adaptable generative AI functionalities to Dentons’ workforce. Initial features of DAISY include a secure chat interface, document summarization and drafting tools, a translation module, and a browser for…
Milbank has strengthened its Latin America practice with the unusual addition of a New York-based partner. Adam Brenneman, a seasoned banking and finance professional, has departed Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton after nearly 20 years to join Milbank. Brenneman is recognized for his expertise in corporate finance and securities. For further details, please visit the…
Cooley LLP’s London office faced a challenging year in 2024, experiencing significant leadership and financial shifts. Notably, the office’s co-founder and head, Justin Stock, led a defections in August, relocating along with a team of three partners to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Additionally, the firm’s revenue slipped by 8.3%, falling from $103 million…