International Morning Update

Mar 21, 2025

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. It's been a busy week, filled with news about U.S. President Donald Trump's attack on the legal industry, DEI probes, office closures, big deals and more. Please see some of our coverage below, and check out our website for more stories.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

Law Firm Profitability | News

Kirkland & Ellis Revenue Hits $8.8B, as PEP Jumps to $9.2M

By Andrew Maloney

Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping clients satisfied... Read More

Government | News

Paul Weiss Reaches Deal With Trump, White House Order Against Firm Is Withdrawn

By Patrick Smith

The firm will commit to providing $40 million in pro bono hours and continue to provide access to legal services across... Read More

Government | News

20 Law Firms Face DEI Probe by U.S. Federal Agency

By Amanda O'Brien and Christine Simmons and Patrick Smith

Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday. U.K.-headquartered Freshfields, as well... Read More

Government | News

Latham, Hogan Lovells Remove DEI Content Amid US Federal Crackdown

By Jack Womack

The duo were among the 20 law firms contacted earlier this week by a U.S. federal agency, demanding information about... Read More

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Winston & Strawn Shutters Last Office in China, No Longer Has Presence in Asia

By Jessica Seah

Winston & Strawn tied up with with Yuanda Law Firm in Shanghai after the Chinese firm broke up with Chicago-based McDermott... Read More

Government | Features

Singapore's Place In a New World Order: What Lies Ahead for City's Legal Market?

By Jessica Seah

In an exclusive interview, Singapore Minister of Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam talks about geopolitics and the impact... Read More

Alternative Service Providers | News

EY to Restructure UK Legal Arm, 30 Jobs at Risk

By Louis Altmann

The accounting firm's legal business has shrunk post-pandemic. Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Freshfields, Cravath Advise as Google Acquires $32B Cybersecurity Firm

By Louis Altmann

It is among Freshfields' largest U.S. deals to date, and is a significant mandate for its New York partners. Read More

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