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The Importance of Disagreement

Law firms always talk about their cohesive culture, but perhaps they should celebrate the way arguments and diversity of thought helps their decision making, writes the London Lawyer Briefing.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Most Competitive Legal Market in the World

One marketplace has a heady mix of an established legal market, plenty of talent, a weak currency, enough deals and comparatively unprofitable local firms.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Thing About Young Lawyers Today…

Partners say many young lawyers in Asia display an air of entitlement, lack technical and social skills, and demonstrate a poor work ethic, Jessica Seah writes in The Asia Legal Briefing. Times are tough in Asia and rumors of law firm layoffs are running rampant. Shouldn't associates be stepping up their game? 
6 minute read

International Edition

All This Growth: What Is It For?

Law firms are obsessed with growth. More are merging, launching new offices, teaming up through associations, and even changing their structure so they can compete globally. But is their focus on expansion and revenue growth the way to go? Might it be shortsighted?
5 minute read

International Edition

Summer's Over. You're a Regulatory Lawyer Now

August underlined the speed of change to trade, tech, data and climate rules—and if you had a leisurely summer, priority one is getting up to speed, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

What You Missed While You Were Away

Such has been the pace of news stories this summer that if you went away at all then you probably missed something big, writes The London Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Where Have All the London Rainmakers Gone?

U.K. firms need to rethink their star culture if they want to compete on a global scale—A&O's tie-up with Shearman will be the first big test.
4 minute read

International Edition

5 Reasons to Leave Kirkland for Paul Weiss

The impending large transatlantic team defection points to the strategic direction of both firms, writes the Global Lawyer.
7 minute read

International Edition

So You Think August Is the Month of Rest? Not for US Law Firms

Kirkland & Ellis, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and other U.S. firms have been making some bold moves in the U.K. Could they be setting a new tone in the London legal market? 
5 minute read

International Edition

Who Will Stand Up for the Little Guy?

Litigation funding, so often under attack, is on the ropes in some regions, but it is dangerous to assume the industry works well without it, writes the Global Lawyer.
6 minute read

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