Baker McKenzie's Verein Structure Heavily Scrutinized in US Malpractice Case

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The firm argues that the case 'has no merit', and has accused its former client of 'forum shopping', calling its lawsuit... Read More

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Latham Makes Riyadh its Regional HQ as Saudi Arabia Lures Businesses with Perks

By Peter Shaw-Smith

The firm is among the first to join the programme which provides a variety of services and discounts to spur international... Read More

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Simmons & Simmons Hires in Private Funds Head in Hong Kong

By Jessica Seah

Jeffrey Friedenburg has worked at Blackstone and Pathway Capital Management, and at Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

In Australia, Litigator to Leave Corrs for Ashurst, Pinsent Masons Launches Health and Safety Practice

By Christopher Niesche

Felicity Healy will move to Corrs in August while Carlie Holt will join Pinsent Masons with a team of two. Read More

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Lloyd's of London Appoints First New GC in 27 Years

By Jack Womack

It is the latest in a handful of recent changes at large corporate legal departments in London. Read More

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Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Hires Luke Barrett to Lead Pension Funds Team

By Christopher Niesche

Luke Barrett was previously general counsel at Australian pension funds firm UniSuper Read More

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Reed Smith Adds Fourth McDermott Private Equity Lawyer in Last Nine Months

By Jack Womack

The McDermott partner was previously the global head of private equity at Hogan Lovells. Read More

Deals Are Back. But Don't Get Too Excited

By Lisa Shuchman

Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and other law firms with large transactional... Read More