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May 28, 2023 | International Edition

A&O-Shearman Combo is Just the First Domino in the Merger Rally

The pressure on the likes of Ashurst, Clifford Chance, O'Melveny, Pillsbury and others to also do a deal has suddenly intensified, writes the Global Lawyer.

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May 26, 2023 | International Edition

Freshfields and Bredin Prat Take Roles on €520 Million PE Deal

The deal will see U.K.-headquartered JD Sports buy France's Courir.

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May 26, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons, Eversheds, and Nokia Win Big At Legal Innovation Awards

The ceremony handed awards to the firms and individuals driving revolutionary change in the legal market.

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May 26, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Hosts ChatGPT Pioneer Sam Altman for Fireside Chat

It comes as a number of law firms flirt with the idea of integrating AI into the business of law.

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May 26, 2023 | International Edition

3 Reasons Why A&O, Shearman Partners Might Vote Against the Merger

Shearman's liabilities, cautionary tales from history and potential areas of resentment are all reasonable objections for partners, writes the London Lawyer.

6 minute read
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Anatomy of a Merger: Strategies and Techniques for Negotiating Corporate Acquisitions

Authors: James C. Freund
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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

'Say Your Prayers': Meta's $1.3B Fine Might Not Be Last EU Data-Privacy Bombshell

"As we have seen from the recent news, the cost of noncompliance is becoming quite high," said Ken Kumayama, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

Skadden To Mandate 4 Days In Office

The policy, which extends to all attorneys, will go into effect in early September.

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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss London Partner Duo Walks to Sidley

The firm's London deputy head is among the leavers in a very rare loss for the firm's U.K. base.

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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Adds Corporate Partner in Hong Kong From Top Chinese Law Firm

Justin Ma is admitted as a solicitor in both Hong Kong and Australia, and focuses on the mainland China market.

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May 25, 2023 | International Edition

What's Next for A&O and Shearman? Firms Look to Partnership Vote First

A&O and Shearman have many issues to resolve, but sources say all matters will take a back seat to selling the merger to partners and the vote.

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