Class-Action Reform in France Awaits Parliament's Pleasure—and Waits, and Waits...
Because of disagreement between the two chambers, the French legislature is already a year late in passing a national law under the 2020 EU Representative Actions Directive. Until it does, group actions and litigation funding are stalled, lawyers say.The Asia Legal Awards 2024: Here are the Winners
Law.com International held its annual Asia Legal Awards on March 14, 2024 in Singapore, where it recognized a host of law firms and partners for their outstanding work.DLA Piper Hires Former Hong Kong Office Head of Canada's McMillan
Law firms Borden Ladner, Osler Hoskin and Dentons Canada have also brought on new partners in Canada.VIDEO: How Much Bigger Can Kirkland Get?
How has the world's largest law firm grown so large and what does that mean for the future, asks Law.com International's editor-in-chief.In Year of 'Difficult Decisions,' Perkins Coie Grows Revenue 4% and PEP 7.6%
The firm closed its office in Shanghai early this year, but chair Bill Malley said it plan to open an office Shenzhen. He also said the firm is eyeing a possible launch in London, where it would emphasize its strengths in IP, litigation and privacy.View more book results for the query "*"
Mayer Brown Sees Revenue and PEP Climb Amid Higher Demand, Drop in Equity Tier
Chair Jon Van Gorp called the firm's law venture in Singapore, which it launched last year, "a big deal" and noted the firm has seen strong performance from its offices in London, Paris and Brazil.Gibson Dunn Breaks $3B Revenue Mark With Litigation, Transactions Firing on All Cylinders
Gross revenue was up 12.3% while profits per equity partner rose 13.4% during the firm's 28th consecutive year of revenue growth. In 2023, the firm expanded globally, launching in the Middle East in both Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. It also added a nine-lawyer energy and infrastructure team in Paris.Sale of Premier League's Everton FC Runs Into Dispute As League Considers Final Approval
The sale of Everton FC is the deal that Pinsent Masons partner Vanessa Ford had just completed before her tragic death in September. The league is now mulling its approval of the sale.Shearman Europe Head to Exit Firm Ahead of Merger
Before becoming the firm's EMEA head in 2020, Ward McKimm was Shearman's co-global head of leveraged finance for nearly two years.In Another Round of Layoffs, BCLP Cuts 50 Roles Across US And UK Offices
"We are conducting a small and targeted restructuring in selected areas of the firm to manage costs and shape our size and capabilities to practice demand," a firm spokesperson confirmed.Download Now
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