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Good Morning. In case you missed any of our coverage of the global legal industry this week, here are a few stories you may want to check out, including Latham's rise in M&A rankings in the U.K., five key predictions for AI in 2025, and the risks and opportunities lawyers expect to face in a second Trump presidency. As always, thanks for reading.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Mergers and Acquisitions | Ranking

Latham Claims Top Spot as US Firms Dominate in UK M&A Rankings

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rivals Kirkland close... Read More

 

Legal Technology | Features

AI in 2025: Five Key Predictions on How It Will Reshape Law Firms

By Molly G Smith

This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and... Read More

 

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Morgan Lewis Closes Shenzhen Office Less Than Two Years After Launch

By Jessica Seah

The firm's former Shenzhen head left for DLA Piper in November. Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

MoFo Doubles Down on Private Equity with Second Asia Partner Hire in a Week

By Jessica Seah

Morrison Foerster also hired private equity partner Scott Jalowayski last week in Singapore. Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

'Headaches,' Opportunities Ahead for Corporate and Trade Lawyers Advising Foreign Businesses

By Alyssa Aquino

This “is an incredible opportunity for both U.S. and non-U.S. lawyers who want to help companies, navigate the... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Mintz Adds 3 New Partners in Toronto, Bringing Its Canadian Office Lawyer Head Count To 35

By Gail J. Cohen

The Boston-founded firm continues to grow its first non-U.S. office and snag lawyers from top firms like Torys, Lerners,... Read More

 

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Goodwin Hires Quinn Emanuel Antitrust Partner to Launch Brussels Office

By Rick Mitchell

Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Clifford Chance Boosts Private Credit Offering With Second Partner Hire This Week

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The news comes just one day after the firm revealed it had added Skadden Arps private equity heavyweight Bruce Embley. Read More

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