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Relates to mergers between law firms and big deals law firms handle for clients, including financing of those deals.
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Just How Much Will U.S.-China Geopolitics Threaten Law Firms in Asia?
By Jessica Seah | May 31, 2023
China's former zero-COVID policy is still having lingering effects on its economy, the country's housing boom is over, its shrinking population is becoming a serious problem, and its prosperous residents have spent the last two years offshoring their wealth to countries like Singapore and the U.K. But it is the decoupling of the world's two largest economies that poses the biggest threat to law firms in Greater China, lawyers say.
7 minute read
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As Korean Corporates Exit China, Korean Law Firms Pivot, Focusing On Chinese Investments into Korea
By Law.com International | May 30, 2023
Until a few years ago, Korean companies were pouring into China, giving the China practices of Korean law firms plenty of work. But as demand for that work has declined in the wake of geopolitical and economic pressures, those same firms have found a new revenue stream for their China practices: advising Chinese companies as they invest in South Korea.
5 minute read
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Freshfields and Bredin Prat Take Roles on €520 Million PE Deal
By Anne Bagamery | May 26, 2023
The deal will see U.K.-headquartered JD Sports buy France's Courir.
2 minute read
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Morrison Foerster, Kirkland, Shearman and Skadden Advise on SoftBank Deal
By Brian Yap | May 23, 2023
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. and Fortress Investment Group have agreed to buy 90% of the equity held by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. in the U.S. asset manager.
2 minute read
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Freshfields Advises On Government Sale of Natwest Shares
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | May 22, 2023
Freshfields advised the UK government's investment arm meanwhile Linklaters advised Natwest.
2 minute read
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A&O and Shearman to Adopt Modified Lockstep Model as Part of Merger
By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson | May 22, 2023
The proposed merger would entail both firms agreeing to a compensation model that is different to what they have operated with in the past.
2 minute read
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Khaitan, SAM Act on Canadian Asset Manager's $1.4B Asset Sale in India
By Brian Yap | May 22, 2023
Khaitan acted for Brookfield Asset Management, while SAM represented Brookfield India REIT.
2 minute read
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Linklaters Advises Hong Kong Exchange on Launch of Swap Connect Platform
By Jessica Seah | May 16, 2023
The Swap Connect is a mutual market access program between mainland China and Hong Kong for the trading of over-the-counter derivatives.
2 minute read
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Pinsents Acts for Zara-Owner Inditex on Sale of Russian Operation
By Alex D'Elia | May 15, 2023
The buyer company is based in the UAE, which has shown itself to be friendly to Russia.
2 minute read
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Nishimura, Anderson Mori Act on SBI Holdings' $1B Takeover Bid
By Brian Yap | May 15, 2023
The deal marks the fourth largest Japan-targeted acquisition deal since the start of this year, according to Dealogic.
2 minute read
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Deal Watch: Debt Deal Makes 'One Less Straw' for Dealmakers to Contend With
By Patrick Smith | May 30, 2023
"We are seeing clients working hard to get deals done," said Debevoise's Michael Diz, adding "there are a number of obstacles out there and you never know which one might be the straw that breaks the camel's back."
6 minute read
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How Poker Can Make Lawyers Better Negotiators
By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles | May 26, 2023
"Understanding who you're at the table with, whether you're at a poker table or negotiation table, is really critical for your success in that arena," said Ellen Leikind, the founder and CEO of PokerDivas.
1 minute read
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Susman Reps Intercontinental Exchange in FTC's Bid to Block $13.1B Black Knight Acquisition
By ALM Staff | May 25, 2023
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read
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Ballard Spahr Announces Distressed Office Space Group, Eyes Warming RE Deal Market
By Amanda O'Brien | May 25, 2023
The new team is an offshoot of the firm's distressed assets and opportunities group, launched in 2022 to address fallout from the pandemic, and its distressed real estate group, created in response to the 2008 Great Recession.
4 minute read
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Deal Watch: Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher Help Usher in $3.4B A&O Shearman Deal
By Patrick Smith | May 24, 2023
At least nine outside counsel lawyers at Davis Polk and Simpson are on the A&O Shearman deal, likely adding a costly legal bill to the merger process.
12 minute read
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Deal Watch: Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher Help Usher in $3.4B A&O Shearman Deal
By Patrick Smith | May 23, 2023
At least nine outside counsel lawyers at Davis Polk and Simpson are on the A&O Shearman deal, likely adding a costly legal bill to the merger process.
12 minute read
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Foley & Lardner Poaches Hughes Hubbard & Reed's LatAm Leaders in Miami
By Alexander Lugo | May 22, 2023
"Our clients were asking for more breadth of offerings of services than we were able to provide at Hubbard, merely because of the size of the platform," said incoming Foley & Lardner partner Ruben Diaz. "And the fact that they've been a presence in Miami for quite a while means a lot of stability in the market."
3 minute read
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More First-Year Deferrals Likely as Firms Grapple With Dormant Corporate Practices, Large Incoming Class Sizes
By Dan Roe | May 22, 2023
Some firms are considering deferring start dates to January, coinciding with an expected uptick in demand.
3 minute read
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Bilzin Sumberg Founding Partner Dies
By Michael A. Mora | May 18, 2023
"There was no client or matter too large or complex for Alan," said Al Dotson Jr., managing partner at Bilzin Sumberg.
4 minute read
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In 'Unusual' Case, All Sides Wanted Reversal in Long-Running Florida Litigation
By Lisa Willis | May 18, 2023
"It's probably one of the longest-running cases in Martin County," appellee attorney Peter W. Wildman said.
5 minute read
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