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Good morning. We're looking at whether this is the time for more firms to consider transatlantic mergers. We also bring you an interview with Simspon Thacher's Gen AI expert. And we explain how Australia's financial regulator will take action that is likely to keep lawyers busy this year.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

Law Firm Management | Commentary

The Time to do a Transatlantic Merger is Now

By Paul Hodkinson

As international GDP growth slows, law firms hoping to keep up with Kirkland, Latham, Skadden, and Simpson Thacher need... Read More

 

Banking and Finance | Analysis

Australia's Financial Regulator to Keep Lawyers Busy in 2024

By Christopher Niesche

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has indicated it will bring more investigations and court actions... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Latin America-Focused Lawyer Rejoins Greenberg Traurig in Washington, DC

By Amy Guthrie

The return of Irwin Altschuler reinforces the practice's capabilities in Mexico, in particular, after a January hire... Read More

 

Knowledge Management | Q&A

Gen AI Will Require Robust KM Teams: A Chat With Legalweek Speaker Oz Benamram

By Isha Marathe

Simpson Thacher's chief knowledge and innovation officer does not believe that new technologies within legal will necessarily... Read More

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution | News

HKIAC Appoints New Secretary General, New Corporate Hires for Hong Kong, Indian Firms

By Jessica Seah

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Eric Chow & Co have both appointed new corporate partners. Read More

 

Deals and Transactions | News

Amid Legal Battles, Shell Moves to Dispose Nigerian Oil Exploration Business in $2.4B Deal

By Alfred Olufemi

The energy giant instructed Clifford Chance on deal, which will end more than 80 years of Shell's exploration in Nigeria's... Read More

 

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Weil, Pillsbury Eye London Office Moves Amid US Firm Upsizing Trend

By Kasvi Sehgal | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

Contrasting attitudes to hybrid working have seen U.S.-founded firms taking up larger spaces while several of their... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Ashurst Expands Munich Presence With 2 Partner Hires

By Cian Muenster

The hires follow partner departures from the office late last year. Read More

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