Arnold & Porter has bolstered its finance operations with the addition of a new Partner, Carlos Lobo, who is focused on Latin American markets. This key hire aligns with Arnold & Porter’s strategic expansion into Latin American finance. Lobo, who has previously worked at top-notch firms both in New York and Brazil, has recently joined…
U.K.-based law firm CMS has forged an exclusive cooperation agreement with Brazil’s Focaccia, Amaral e Lamonica Advogados (FAS Advogados). This partnership symbolises CMS’s growing influence and expanding capabilities within Latin America. According to CMS, the agreement entails that each firm will exclusively engage the other when operating within the other’s region. The partnership between CMS…
In a noteworthy legal personnel shift, Clifford Chance has made two significant hires within their energy and infrastructure division. The additions are Craig R. Nethercott and Chirag J. Sanghrajka, both distinguished partners extracted from U.S. competitor Latham & Watkins. Nethercott and Sanghrajka are poised to contribute to Clifford Chance’s dynamic energy and infrastructure practice and…
African arbitration is an expanding field, yet a significant number of disputes continue to be sent overseas for resolution. There are various contributing factors to this trend, prominently including an over-abundance of local choice and widespread dissatisfaction with the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA) located in Côte d’Ivoire. The wealth of potential arbitral…
In recent high profile transfers, leading law firms Addleshaw Goddard and Morgan Lewis have bolstered their respective dispute resolution teams in Dubai. Addleshaw Goddard has secured a construction expert from Clifford Chance, while an arbitration specialist has moved to Morgan Lewis from Al Tamimi. The team at Addleshaw Goddard will benefit from the expertise of…
Senior lawyers may be fostering a culture of exploitation within law firms by imposing long and unreasonable work hours on junior staff, according to Australian High Court Judge Jayne Jaygot. Speaking about burnout within the legal profession, the judge expressed concern over work environments characterized by extreme hierarchies and pay differentials, where junior lawyers are…
Nishimura & Asahi, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Davis Polk & Wardwell, and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are all providing legal advice for an exciting development in the Japanese business world. KKR-owned Japanese chipmaking equipment manufacturer Kokusai Electric’s $750 million initial public offering (IPO) in Japan is on the horizon. This significant event, taking place on…
In a recent shift, several international law firms have started reducing their business operations in China. Within the span of two months, three substantial firms announced actions to scale back. Notably, Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, decided to close its Shanghai office after operating for 18 years. The firm’s move is part…
In an ever-evolving legal landscape, global law firms have a significant challenge to face – adaptation. The application of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ model across myriad cultures and jurisdictions hardly brings about the effectiveness that today’s competitive legal market demands. Keeping this in mind, global law giants must strive to incorporate strategies that are purposeful, instead of…
In a strategic business manoeuvre, globally recognised law firm Linklaters has announced plans for an early move into their new London office. They have secured 17 floors of the 27-storey structure at 20 Ropemaker, with this relocation set to occur from 2026 onwards. Read more details here. Depending on the specific reasons behind this decision…
As one of the leading law firms, Clifford Chance has revealed plans for expansion in their UK and India legal service centres. Over the past decade, these centres have emerged as a preferred option for major law firms aiming to delegate specific types of tasks to areas where operational costs are comparatively lower. Details on…
In a recent move signaling further expansion of international law firms in the Middle East, Los Angeles-based firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is set to launch two offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm aims to engrain itself within one of the most exciting, energised locations on the global map, as described…
In a recent shakeup involving two of Australia’s largest legal firms, Mills Oakley has incorporated public law team experts from MinterEllison. The recruitment is led by their prominent Partner Julian Pinder who will now join Mills Oakley’s Sydney office. This shift signifies a strategic move towards reinforcing Mills Oakley’s capabilities in public law services. It…
The international law firm K&L Gates has recently appointed a new Asia managing partner. David Tang, who served in this capacity for over two decades, will continue his service at the firm as a full-time partner. He will be succeeded by Ryan Dwyer as the new head of Asia operations. The transition marks a significant…
Anyone well-acquainted with the global legal powerhouse lineup would find few astonishments in this year’s Global 200 table. The throne remains held by Kirkland & Ellis with their $6.5 billion sales, with vereins following close behind among other elite U.S. law firms to complete the top 10. However, the true enigmas of the Global 200…
In Big Law firms, associates are traditionally compensated through their base pay and potential bonuses for exceeding their billable hour targets. However, this structured approach doesn’t award those who bring new clients to the firm—a role usually held by partners. As a result, some associates are advocating for a shift in this policy, pushing for…
In the recent legal market churn, law firms Reed Smith and K&L Gates have expanded their roster in Frankfurt. Reed Smith has brought on board three seasoned lawyers from Simmons & Simmons, while K&L Gates has added a partner from Hogan Lovells. Driving this strategic move by Reed Smith is the firm’s desire to advance…
The cohesiveness of law firms is often a celebrated aspect, but perhaps it is the diversity of thought and consequent arguments that truly aid their decision-making. In a recent article on London Lawyer Briefing, the importance of disagreement in the legal profession is highlighted. Unfortunately, full access to the article is limited due to a…
With enthrallment around generative AI subsiding, apprehensions are surfacing over copyright concerns. In recent weeks, OpenAI Inc., the originator of Chat GPT and legal tech platform Harvey, has been embroiled in a copyright infringement class action, resulting from allegations that it exploited copyrighted content to train its expansive language algorithms. This comes at a time…
In a recent webinar titled ‘The Global 200,’ experts dissected the comparative dynamics and trends shaping law firms globally. The panel addressed a wide array of topics, providing legal professionals key insights into how lodestar firms around the world stack up [New Jersey Law Journal]. Such topics included an overview of the current global landscape,…
In response to a summer of severe forest fires, Canadian law firm Cain Lamarre has unveiled an extensive sustainability policy which will form the strategic backbone of their business model going forward. The firm, which operates 14 offices exclusively within Quebec, has not merely jumped on the sustainability bandwagon, but chosen to actively lead the…
The phenomenon of unsolicited takeover bids, previously a rarity within the traditionally conservative Japanese corporate world, is now becoming increasingly frequent, triggering notable shifts within Japan Inc. This change affords foreign investors an opportunity to focus more intensely on the country’s industries. The most recent instance of this change is found in the case of…
Dentons, the global law firm, bolstered its corporate team in Australia with a recent partner hire, Michelle Segaert. Unfortunately, the specific details of her role and the impact on the firm’s operations are behind a paywall on the original article. Nonetheless, this development signifies Dentons’ commitment to enhancing their corporate law capabilities in Australia and…
In a significant career move, Amadeu Ribeiro, an accomplished antitrust specialist licenced to practice in both Brazil and the U.S., has transitioned from being the face of Mattos Filho in the U.S. to joining global law firm DLA Piper. The shift marks the end of over a decade of service by Ribeiro at the leading…
In a latest move bolstering the international arbitration practice, Shin & Kim has procured the expert services of Young Suk Park, a former lead at KL Partners. This transition comes as the second significant departure from KL Partners in recent weeks. Young Suk Park’s immense experience and established reputation in international arbitration are expected to…