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Good morning. Artificial Intelligence is still big and will get bigger in 2025. Check out our story about five key ways AI is expected to reshape the legal profession this year. We're also covering the frictions that have emerged at law firms over nonequity partner pay. And in Singapore, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other leaders discuss the importance of the rule of law amid growing geopolitical tensions around the world. Read these stories and more, below.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

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

 

Lawyer Compensation - General | Analysis

Law Firms Grapple With 'Friction' Over Nonequity Partner Pay

By Andrew Maloney

Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates, counsel as well as some equity... Read More

 

International Law | News

Singapore Leaders Stress the Importance of the Rule of Law Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Jessica Seah

Government ministers and business leaders spoke at a conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Singapore International... Read More

 

Law Firm Mergers | News

Noerr's Former Polish Office Merges With Big Professional Services Firm Eying German-Speaking Clients

By Rick Mitchell

Through a merger with Reon Legal, which spun off from Noerr last year, Warsaw-based Crido Group's legal arm is adding... Read More

 

Deals and Transactions | News

Hengeler, Noerr, Freshfields Steer Multi-Million Euro Deals for XXXLutz, Huf Group & More

By James Jackson

Hengeler Mueller is advising XXXLutz on its cross-border acquisition of the Porta Group, while Freshfields and Noerr... Read More

 

Antitrust | News

CMA Uses New Competition Powers to Investigate Google Over Search Advertising

By Jack Womack

This is the first time the competition regulator has used new powers which came into force on 1 January 2025. 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

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Hogan Lovells Johannesburg MP Joins ALN; Firm Relocates Partner to D.C. After Closure

By Alfred Olufemi

The moves follow the firm's decision to shut three overseas offices, including Johannesburg, where it had nine lawyers. Read More

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