July 11, 2024 | International Edition
K&L Gates' Singapore Office Hires DLA Piper DuoThe duo's arrival follows a series of lateral hires in Singapore for the firm.
By Caroline Byrne
2 minute read
July 04, 2024 | International Edition
Germany Inches Closer to Allowing Investor-Owned Law FirmsECJ Advocate-General recommends Germany allow non-lawyers to Invest in law firms in the landmark Halmer case, potentially opening the door to private equity investors.
By Ulrike Barth
4 minute read
July 03, 2024 | International Edition
Swiss Law Firm Merger Creates Corporate DynamoThe new Swiss firm has a special relationship with Bird & Bird and connections to Latham & Watkins.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
June 26, 2024 | International Edition
Climate Litigation Marked by Global Expansion and Strategic FilingsA new category of "transition risk" has emerged involving cases filed against corporate directors over management of climate risks.
By Caroline Byrne
4 minute read
June 23, 2024 | International Edition
LCIA's 2023 Annual Report Key Takeaways: Seeking Steady Growth in an Unsteady ClimateThe number of disputes referred to the London Court of International Arbitration increased by 13% in 2023 over the previous year, a return to 2021 levels.
By Kimberley Bazelais
5 minute read
June 21, 2024 | International Edition
What Should GCs Be Doing to Prepare for the EU AI Act?The extra-territorial reach of the Artificial Intelligence Act is an example of why global companies seeking to sell into the EU need to understand the implications.
By Mark O'Conor
5 minute read
June 17, 2024 | International Edition
EU Ruling May Open the Door to Private Equity Investing in German Law Firms"Law firms are the last untapped gold mine for investors," said Thomas Kolhmeier from Swiss litigation financier Nivalion.
By Ulrike Barth
5 minute read
June 14, 2024 | International Edition
German Prosecutor Seeks Extended Prison Term for Ex-Freshfields Tax PartnerThe Frankfurt appeal is the latest twist in the long-running case of Ulf Johannemann and the 'Cum-ex' scandal.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Willkie Raids Latham for 11-Lawyer Restructuring Team in Major German ExpansionWillkie Farr & Gallagher has hired former Latham bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers Jörn Kowalewski, Ulrich Klockenbrink and Hendrik Hauke as part of its new German strategy along with counsel Jan-Philipp Praß and a team of seven associates.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
June 05, 2024 | International Edition
K&L Gates Expands German IP Practice With Four-Person Disputes TeamK&L Gates has hired an experienced team of IP disputes lawyers who will be based in Frankfurt and provide clients with integrated cross-border advice.
By Ulrike Barth
2 minute read
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