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
May 29, 2024 | International Edition
Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity Joins International Law Firms in Saudi ArabiaGreenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity has been licensed as a Regional Headquarters Programme (RHQ) company in Saudi Arabia, the fourth international firm to set up in the kingdom under the programme.
By Caroline Byrne
2 minute read
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
UK General Election: Lawyers' Attention Turns to Labour's Tax AgendaMore than anything, lawyers want to avoid a hung parliament.
By Caroline Byrne
4 minute read
May 27, 2024 | International Edition
Tongue-Tied Receptionist Fired For Repeatedly Butchering Law Firm NameThe Tribunal judge noted that the law firm name was "certainly something of a mouthful," but the panel ruled that the firm acted reasonably.
By Caroline Byrne
2 minute read
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