International Morning Update

May 23, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. Big Canadian law firms seem to have a case of lateral hiring spring fever: Multiple big moves took place this week in the usually quiet market. Also, check out the Legal Innovation Awards winners for 2024. And if you're wondering how U.K. lawyers are reacting to the unexpected early date set for the country's general election, read our story here.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Law Firm Hiring | News

It's a Spring Fever of Lateral Partner Moves at Big Canadian Firms

By Gail J. Cohen

At least eight partners in cities across the country have joined new firms just this week. Read More

Awards | Event

Legal Innovation Awards 2024: Who Were the Big Winners?

By Louis Altmann

The ceremony handed awards to the firms and individuals driving revolutionary change in the legal market. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Asia Moves: Yulchon's Lateral Spree Continues, MoFo Veteran Defects to Japanese Boutique, India's JSA Seizes Team of 8

By Jessica Seah

Yulchon has hired 10 lateral partners so far this year. India's talent movement also continues with a team defection... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Brazil's Demarest Elects New Managing Partner for 2-Year Term

By Amy Guthrie

The full-service firm, one of the largest in Latin America, has hired more than a dozen partners in the past eight months... Read More

Capital Markets | Analysis

School Fee Jitters, But Time for Change: Law Firm Partners React as Sunak Calls Surprise July Election

By Jack Womack | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

Clients have concerns about Labour's policies on private school fees and changes to the 'non-dom' tax regime, according... Read More

Government | News

Dentons Wins Role Advising UK Government on AI

By Kasvi Sehgal

The mandate comes as the EU ushers in new regulation that establishes a comprehensive set of ground rules on AI. Read More

Deals and Transactions | News

Major Law Firms Advising BHP and Anglo American on $49B Takeover

By Christopher Niesche

Australia's BHP aims to become world's largest copper miner. Read More

In House Moves | News

Glenfiddich Owner Taps FTSE 100 Company for New General Counsel

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The company's current GC is set to retire after almost three years in the role. Read More

Resources

Countdown to Compliance: SEC Private Fund Reforms

Sponsored by: Ontra

The recent SEC release comes with significant changes for private fund managers. Hear expert insights on what happened, what it means, and what the compliance considerations are. Learn More

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Insights on M&A Trends: Midyear 2024 Expert Roundtable

The year began with a healthy dose of "cautious optimism" for the M&A market. In this webcast, you'll hear directly from leading transactional lawyers on what they are seeing in practice, and what they anticipate for deal volume for the second half of the year. Learn More

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