Dentons has expanded its presence in India by forming a combination with the local intellectual property boutique, Aumirah. This strategic move involves Aumirah’s managing partner, Rahul Bagga, leading the integration which will bring 30 professionals from the Noida-based firm to Dentons’ member entity in India. Following this merger, Dentons will have a total of seven…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has reported significant financial growth for the second consecutive year, driven primarily by steady demand in crucial practice areas such as patent litigation. The firm’s revenue and net income both increased by over 18% in 2024, reaching $2.46 billion and $1.59 billion, respectively. Profits per equity partner also surged 22.8%,…
Covington & Burling has significantly enhanced its litigation capabilities in Brussels by hiring former EU judge Nils Wahl. Having served nearly two decades at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Wahl will join the U.S.-based firm as senior Of Counsel starting on April 1. His judicial career includes his role as a…
In the latest development of a contentious issue involving the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), a Toronto lawyer has filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council against Superior Court Justice Jacqueline Horvat. The judge has been linked to a dispute surrounding a significant pay increase for the LSO’s former CEO, an issue that has…
Linklaters, a prominent global law firm, recently announced the promotion of 34 attorneys to the position of partner. These promotions span 12 cities across 10 countries, signifying a strategic expansion of the firm’s leadership. This year’s promotions reflect a notable increase of over 25% compared to last year, with 14 of the new partners being…
Dentons Canada has entered into a strategic alliance with Pulse Law, a new technology-centered law firm based in Ontario’s Waterloo area. The collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of legal services in Canada’s tech hub by leveraging the strengths of both firms. Pulse Law, established by Todd Bissett and Irena Kramer, caters to SMEs, venture-backed…
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced plans to close its offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, effectively ceasing its operations in Asia. The firm cited a strategic shift towards strengthening its transatlantic platform and focusing on selective operations in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and the Middle East. BCLP’s Asian practice has primarily been involved…
Macfarlanes has bolstered its security measures after a former paralegal repeatedly accessed confidential information concerning the firm’s training contract assessment days. The individual, who was also a prospective trainee, used this insider knowledge to gain an unfair advantage during the recruitment process. This incident, as revealed by the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority, has led to…
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has made a strategic enhancement to its Hong Kong office by hiring IPO specialist Samuel Ng from Beijing-based DeHeng Law Offices. This move marks Ng’s departure after a relatively short tenure of just over a year at the Chinese law firm. His arrival at Pillsbury reunites him with Jia Yan, the…
The UK government finds itself in legal proceedings as the marine conservation charity, Oceana U.K., takes Britain’s Secretary of State for Energy Security to London’s High Court. The dispute centers around the government’s decision to issue multiple fossil fuel exploration licenses. Oceana argues that these licenses were granted unlawfully, threatening marine life in protected regions….
Slaughter and May has announced its latest partner promotion round, appointing six new partners effective from May 1. This move comes after last year’s elevation of five individuals to the partner level and ten promotions in 2023. Slaughter and May’s strategic partner promotions span a range of practice areas, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing…
Slater and Gordon, an Australian plaintiff class action law firm, has referred a former employee to the police following an investigation into a malicious email incident. The email, sent in February to over 900 staff members, allegedly contained a spreadsheet detailing salaries, bonuses, and performance ratings, alongside criticisms of key executives and concerns regarding the…
Are American law firms unwittingly complicit in the Trump administration’s targeting of the industry? A compelling argument can be made that one of the hallmarks of autocratic regimes is to cultivate distrust in foundational democratic institutions, a tactic that is especially effective if these institutions are weakened from within. Such is the concern regarding recent…
Cooley LLP continues its upward trajectory, recording another year of growth across various financial metrics. As of 2024, the firm saw its gross revenue rise by 5.8% year-over-year to reach $2.15 billion, marking a historical high. This growth is attributed to a diverse practice mix and the successful execution of several high-value transactions. The firm’s…
In a significant transaction for the Japanese capital markets, a subsidiary of Eneos Holdings, JX Advanced Metals Corporation, has executed an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $2.5 billion on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This IPO marks Japan’s largest since SoftBank Group’s $21 billion share sale in 2018 and surpasses the $2.24 billion IPO of…
A&O Shearman, Sidley Austin, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges are advising Shimao Group on the significant restructuring of its $11.5 billion offshore debt. This development follows the approval of a court-sanctioned arrangement in Hong Kong on March 13. The restructuring was initiated after Shimao faced a liquidation suit from China Construction Bank (Asia) due to…
A significant team movement has occurred in the legal industry as Monica Gogna, EY UK’s financial regulation law leader, transitions to Squire Patton Boggs along with a team of five. Gogna, who joined EY in 2021 and had roles spanning tax and consulting, was a driving force behind the firm’s Diversity Project and co-founded the…
The recent approval by Germany’s parliament of significant spending reforms is poised to provide substantial opportunities for legal professionals. With the Bundestag setting into motion a plan to allocate €1 trillion over the next 12 years towards defense and infrastructure, many business law firms are keen to engage in these promising sectors. Michael Schramm, a…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to begin hearings in September on whether former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte bears criminal responsibility for alleged offenses during his tenure as the purported leader of the ‘Davao Death Squad.’ Duterte faces accusations of crimes against humanity, including rape, torture, and murder. The ICC has stated that there…
The potential for increased regulation of litigation funding is on the horizon, with a crucial report anticipated later this year. As discussion on the topic intensifies, Neil Purslow, co-founder of Therium, emphasizes the pressing need to address the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s recent PACCAR ruling before any comprehensive review is conducted. Purslow argues that…
Linklaters is advancing its integration of artificial intelligence by developing an AI-powered tool to assist with HR-related queries. This initiative focuses on improving the firm’s agentic self-service capabilities within its Laila platform. The AI will be specifically designed to handle inquiries regarding employment terms and maternity leave policies among others. Utilising Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry,…
Cleary Gottlieb and White & Case, along with other law firms operating in the United Arab Emirates, are predicting a rise in the need for advisory services and antitrust expertise. This anticipated demand surge is driven by new merger filing rules that came into effect on March 31. These regulations necessitate increased competition assessments and…
Singapore Law Society Vice President Boon Teck Chia is facing criticism following comments made on LinkedIn regarding a recent judgement in a rape case. Chia’s remarks, which have been deemed “victim-blaming,” pertain to the conviction of local TikToker Lev Panfilov by the Singapore High Court. Panfilov was found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, sexual…
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has initiated legal proceedings against the Indian government, contending that the authorities are misusing legal frameworks to broaden censorship. The company argues that this abuse of the law could lead to undue suppression and blockage of legitimate information on the X platform, consequently prejudicing the company’s operations and negatively…
“`html Paul Hastings is set to bolster its infrastructure practice with the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi. This strategic move is underscored by the addition of a three-partner team from White & Case, including London-based George Kazakov, Abu Dhabi-based Dinmukhamed Eshanov, and Paris-based Xavier Petet. These partners are renowned for their cross-border…