U.S firm Brown Rudnick has augmented its London presence by appointing Matthew Sharpe, a tax litigation partner from Fieldfisher. Sharpe, who spent more than six years at Fieldfisher, will join Brown Rudnick’s litigation and dispute practice. The strategic acquisition highlights Brown Rudnick’s efforts to bolster their capabilities in the competitive London legal market. For more…
As Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel prepare for a crucial merger vote in the coming weeks, partners from both firms express a mix of optimism and concerns about the potential outcomes. The merger aims to establish a significant legal institution with $2 billion in revenue and 2,700 lawyers. With a projected…
League tables are a prominent measure of success for law firms, consistently ranking firms like Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz at the top in global principal adviser rankings for deal value. However, both firms acknowledge that these rankings are not the sole indicators of their performance. Factors such…
Canadian law firms are drawing on strategies developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage a surge in client inquiries related to potential U.S.-Canada trade tensions. According to Paul Lalonde, a partner at Dentons Canada, these firms have reactivated measures reminiscent of the pandemic to navigate the current “all-hands-on-deck situation.” The quick pivot underscores the unpredictable…
In a strategic move driven by client demand, Haynes and Boone has expanded its London office by acquiring a seven-lawyer capital markets team from Memery Crystal. The team is headed by partner Nick Davis and aligns with the firm’s focus on enhancing its global capital markets and corporate practices. This acquisition is a part of…
Greenpeace International has recently filed a lawsuit in the Netherlands against U.S. pipeline company Energy Transfer. This legal move represents a countersuit in a case where Greenpeace claims it is facing an abusive $300 million lawsuit, set to go on trial in the United States later this month. The significance of this case lies in…
In a recent move, Hill Dickinson has significantly tightened its restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence tools, specifically targeting access to ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Grammarly. This action follows after a week-long monitoring period revealed substantial non-compliance with the firm’s established policy regarding AI utilization. A memo circulated within the firm re-emphasized these guidelines, and…
The future of Linklaters’ Warsaw office appears to be under scrutiny, with industry discussions pointing towards a potential transfer to Addleshaw Goddard. Despite recently installing co-managing partners in Warsaw, Linklaters might be contemplating an exit from the Polish market. This development comes more than a decade after Linklaters exited four Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)…
In a significant development concerning the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict, the U.K. government has agreed to conduct a series of independent public inquiries and trials. This decision comes thirty-six years after the assassination of Belfast human rights lawyer Pat Finucane in his home. The inquiries aim to shed light on various events that…
In a joint venture addressing climate change, eight law firms have aligned with international charity Save the Children to fund climate action efforts. This collaboration includes prominent law firms such as Freshfields and Slaughter and May, and it marks a novel approach in the legal industry. The initiative, termed the Legal Charter 1.5, involves pooling…
In a recent legal development, former Dechert General Counsel Arthur Newbold is facing a subpoena in the United States connected to claims of torture and hacking made by Karam Al Sadeq. The subpoena stems from an application filed by Stokoe Partnership Solicitors in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of Al Sadeq. This filing…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is significantly expanding its presence in Washington, D.C., by relocating to a larger office space. The move to Midtown Center will more than double the firm’s office space in the U.S. capital, increasing its area from approximately 52,000 square feet at its current location on 13th Street NW to 117,000 square…
Kirkland & Ellis, alongside Links Law Offices, are counseling on what is set to be the largest Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) in five years. The IPO is being launched by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a prominent company in the electric vehicle battery industry, which is already listed on the Shenzhen Stock…
A&O Shearman has announced changes in its leadership team as it strengthens its presence in Asia. The firm has appointed Scott Neilson, an energy and infrastructure partner, to head its Tokyo office alongside current head Masahisa Ikeda. In a parallel move, project finance specialist Sarah Wilson will lead the firm’s Bangkok office. Neilson and Wilson…
Kirkland & Ellis and Linklaters are advising on what is set to be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in the past five years. The IPO involves Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery producer, which plans to raise $5 billion through its listing on the Hong…
Shenzhen-headquartered Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery producer, has filed an application for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Exchange. With an ambitious goal to raise $5 billion, this transaction stands to become the largest IPO in Hong Kong over the past five years. High-profile law…
A&O Shearman has announced a reshuffle in its leadership structure for its Asia offices, appointing new managing partners for Japan and Thailand. Energy and infrastructure partner Scott Neilson will take on the role in Tokyo, succeeding Matthias Voss. Neilson will collaborate with Masahisa Ikeda, the current Tokyo head, to drive the firm’s strategic objectives in…
In a significant development for the Hong Kong financial markets, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world’s leading electric vehicle battery producer headquartered in Shenzhen, has filed an application for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Exchange. This IPO is anticipated to be the largest in Hong Kong over the past…
The start of 2025 has proven challenging for the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, despite high hopes for the year. While deals are still occurring, the overall M&A value has seen a notable decline. Data revealed by the London Stock Exchange Group shows a 7% decrease in global deal value year over year, with January…
The European Union has announced that it will implement firm countermeasures in response to new U.S. tariffs, marking another round of trade tensions between the two economic giants. The situation bears resemblance to actions taken during Donald Trump’s presidency when the U.S. imposed $6.4 billion in tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The EU, in…
White & Case, a global law firm, has ended its decade-long exclusive alliance with the Indonesian law firm Witara Cakra Advocates. This development marks the firm’s third dissolution of a partnership in Indonesia, following the conclusion of an exclusive alliance with MD & Partners and a non-exclusive agreement with Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro. The end…
Pinsent Masons, the global law firm, has reportedly decided to reduce its equity partner count in Germany. This restructuring is anticipated to impact all three of its German offices located in Frankfurt, Munich, and Düsseldorf. Due to the paywall restrictions, further details remain limited. To read the full article, visit the original source.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a well-regarded international law firm, has enlisted Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) to defend a professional negligence claim filed in the UK. According to a brief overview provided by an online legal publication, the claim is a part 7 action, initiated by a fund manager, bringing significant legal questions to the fore…
In a significant move within the legal sector, a seasoned private equity attorney from Gibson Dunn has transitioned to Dechert, a development that underscores the ongoing mobility and competition among major law firms. The departure highlights a strategic acquisition for Dechert as it continues to bolster its private equity expertise. Meanwhile, Clifford Chance has also…
The alternative legal services providers (ALSP) market has witnessed a significant expansion, growing by 38% to reach $28.5 billion from 2021 to 2023. This growth reflects the increasing pursuit by corporate law departments of more cost-effective legal solutions. ALSPs have gained traction by offering specialized services such as document review, eDiscovery, and contract management, often…