A Message From the Editor

Happy New Year! We're off to a busy 2021 around the globe. This week we're bringing you several stories that offer predictions on how the legal community in various regions of the world will fare this year. We can't know for sure what will happen (who would have predicted the coronavirus?) but our reporters around the globe can offer you an insightful view of the challenges and opportunities to come. So please read these stories below, and more on our website at https://www.law.com/international-edition/

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

As Much Hope as Danger: What Europe's Top Lawyers Expect to See in 2021

Law.com International spoke to partners based in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Austria to bring you a comprehensive... Read More

Banking and Finance | News

Weil Hires New Germany Banking Head From US Rival

By Krishnan Nair

It is the first major lateral move of 2021 in Germany. Read More

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COVID-19 | Features

What Will 2021 Bring? UK Law Firm Leaders Cast Their Predictions

By Varsha Patel

Leaders at Ashurst, Simmons, Paul Hastings, Eversheds, McDermott and more talk through what they are expecting this... Read More

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Quinn Emanuel Opens New US Office

By Dylan Jackson

Firm founder John Quinn described Austin as a "boom town" where his firm will initially focus on IP matters. Read More

Career Development | News

WFW Expands in Hong Kong, London with Six Lawyers

By Meganne Tillay

The additions include a five-lawyer BCLP team, led by two partners. Read More

Project Finance | News

Latham & Watkins Continues Japan Expansion With Local Law Partner

By Anna Zhang

While two former counsel in Singapore left to be partners at White & Case. Read More

Dispute Resolution | News

HFW Boosts Dubai Litigation Practice With Clydes Partner Hire

By Peter Shaw-Smith

The move reflects the firm's increasing progress in a region renowned for construction and infrastructure disputes. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Kirkland London Corporate Partner To Join Milbank

By Hannah Roberts

The move follows the exit of Milbank's London corporate co-head to Alston & Bird. Read More

5 Health and Wellness Trends to Watch for Employer Clients in 2021

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How to Raise Your Rates and Not Alienate Your Clients

A discussion on law firm management and the billable hour. Learn More