A Message From the Editor

A global firm is mourning the death of its chair as news spread this week that Paul Rawlinson, head of Baker McKenzie, died April 12. Rawlinson, known for a caring demeanor, love of the piano and innovative spirit, also spoke publicly about his bout last year with exhaustion and the effects of running a global law firm. In our lead item, his partners and colleagues remember his legacy.

We also look at why global firms are bulking up with regulatory enforcement lawyers in Hong Kong when enforcement in the region is down. And we learn of Linklaters' plans for a new legal ops head and moving more work to lower-cost centers. Enjoy this and more from our international news on the global business of law.

– Gina Passarella, Editor-in-Chief, Global Legal Brands

International - North America | News

Baker McKenzie Partners Mourn Paul Rawlinson's Death

By Rose Walker

Rawlinson, who died on Friday, was known as a diversity champion, a visionary and a fantastic piano player. Read More

International - Asia and Australasia | Analysis

Global Firms Bulk Up Hong Kong Regulatory Practices as Enforcement Dips

By John Kang

There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years.... Read More

International - Europe | News

Linklaters Eyeing Expansion of Low-Cost Centers, Hiring of Legal Ops Pro

By Andrew Messios

The Magic Circle firm has created a new director of legal ops role as part of a review of its current offering. Read More

Capital Markets | News

U.S. Firm Takes Leads on Historic Saudi Aramco $12B Bond Deal

By Andrew Messios

The firm will take the lead on the debut international bond offering of the world's most profitable company. Read More

Capital Markets | News

Wilson Sonsini Hires Kirkland Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong

By John Kang

Wanda Woo joins Wilson Sonsini a month after the firm lost capital markets partner Khoon Jin Tan to Winston & Strawn. Read More

Global Law Firms | News

Ex-Partner's Fight Against Lobbying Charges to Put Skadden Back in Limelight

By Dan Packel

The case against ex-Skadden partner Gregory Craig will be a "continual reminder of something they wanted to move past,"... Read More