Royal Dutch Shell plans to scrap its single global legal panel in a review of its external advisers which is also set to make it a requirement for firms to have an office in every jurisdiction in which they represent the company. The oil giant sent out invitations to pitch last week, with firms asked to tender for work in each of the 20 jurisdictions where Shell has its greatest legal spend. Firms will only be appointed in those jurisdictions where they have their own offices, potentially increasing the number of independent firms used.
March 21, 2013 at 08:03 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Oil giant to appoint separate firms in each jurisdiction as external legal spend falls
Royal Dutch Shell plans to scrap its single global legal panel in a review of its external advisers which is also set to make it a requirement for firms to have an office in every jurisdiction in which they represent the company.
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