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Good morning. It's been more than three months since nine Big Law firms Law struck deals with President Trump, and they are still facing criticism and public pressure. Elsewhere, Simmons & Simmons plans a return to Abu Dhabi and is eying a strategic alliance with a Chinese firm. And Sullivan and Cromwell has succeeded in knocking down a U.S. appeal in a case brought by hedge funds against Argentina. Also, Dentons reports its revenue is up 9% in the region encompassing the U.K., Ireland and the Middle East (UKIME).

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline | Analysis

Law Firm Deals with Trump Remain 'Front-of-Mind' in Public Scrutiny

By Amanda O'Brien

One of the latest to publicly slam the firms settling with Trump was former President Obama. Read More

 

Litigation | News

Sullivan & Cromwell Knocks Down U.S. Appeal in Hedge Fund Case Against Argentina

By Amy Guthrie

The appellants, led by Herbert Smith Freehills, argued unsuccessfully that a no-action clause should be overturned in... Read More

 

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Simmons & Simmons Plans Abu Dhabi Return, Eyes Strategic China Alliance

By Dario Sabaghi

Simmons & Simmons is planning a return to Abu Dhabi to capitalise on the city's growing asset management and tech sectors,... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | Analysis

The Law Firm Disrupted: When Business and Culture Collide, Guess the Winner

By Dan Packel

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has reportedly altered its protocol for hiring laterals in the U.S. The business rationale... Read More

 

Legal Technology | Analysis

Two Major Canadian Firms Roll Out Harvey AI Firmwide

By Gail J. Cohen

There's a “pent-up desire for AI tools, says the head of innovation and knowledge management at Gowling WLG Read More

 

Law Firm Profitability | News

Dentons Revenue Up 9% to £306M Across UK, Ireland and Middle East

By Molly G Smith

The firm is up 9% on last year's £280.5 million. Read More

 

Regulation | Expert Opinion

Back to the Future: Developments and Potential Changes for FARA on the Horizon

By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse

Sid Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse discuss the evolving landscape of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), highlighting... Read More

 

Mental Health | News

Singapore-Led Consortium Launches Mindful Business Movement To Encourage Sustainable Work Practices Across Legal Industry

By Kasvi Sehgal

The movement aims to support the industry in “reducing unnecessary stress, promoting work-life balance and fostering... Read More

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