Government | News

German Legal Reforms To Level the Playing Field for Global Firms

By James Jackson

German reforms aim to eliminate regulatory loopholes, address LLP eligibility and ownership structures, and make competition... Read More

Lawyer Compensation - General | News

Taylor Wessing Germany Ups Associate and Salaried Partner Pay

By Jennifer Spatz

The move brings Germany pay closer to UK levels, where in August the firm lifted newly-qualified lawyer salaries to... Read More

Corporate Governance | News

A&O Shearman Becomes First Long-Term Corporate Partner to UN Refugee Agency

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The partnership will see the firm donate up to £500,000 of partner profits to the emergency fund over the next... Read More

Government | News

Law Firms Refresh Policies as UK Government Enhances Sexual Harassment Rules

By Jack Womack

Under new legislation, employers are now required 'to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Cuatrecasas, Holland & Knight Hire Antitrust, Energy Experts in Mexico

By Amy Guthrie

The additions come as international companies seek guidance on regulatory, legislative and political matters in an increasingly... Read More

Commercial Litigation | News

Leigh Day Cleared of Wrongdoing in £55M Shell Settlement with Nigeria

By Alfred Olufemi

London's High Court dismissed unauthorized disbursement claims against law firm Leigh Day related to a £55 million... Read More

Commercial Litigation | News

Judge Grants Quinn Emanuel Costs Deduction in 'Forged' Document Litigation

By Jack Womack

Earlier this month, the law firm was ordered by London's High Court to reveal the identity of the supplier of an allegedly... Read More

Banking and Finance | News

Ogier, Baker McKenzie Secure Win as U.K. Dismisses Cayman PE Fund's Appeal in $100M Kuwaiti Fraud Case

By Peter Shaw-Smith

Kuwaiti investors plan to carry on their legal battle in the Cayman Islands Grand Court over allegations of fraud and... Read More