International Morning Update

Jan 31, 2025

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Greetings from the U.S., where we've experienced whiplash this past week with all the news coming out of Washington. But there's also been lots of news elsewhere in the world. Here are some of the stories we thought we'd highlight, in case you missed them. As always, thanks for reading. And enjoy your weekend.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

Deals and Transactions | Commentary

The New M&A Kings All Have Something in Common

By Paul Hodkinson

Kirkland, Latham, Paul Weiss and others have replaced the likes of Sullivan & Cromwell, Clifford Chance and Slaughter... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

‘The US Market Is Critical': KPMG's Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Big Four Firm's Legal Arm Entering the US

By Christopher Niesche

As KPMG's legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart... Read More

Litigation | News

Trump Ordered to Pay Legal Bill Within 28 Days After Rejecting Costs Order

By Louis Altmann

The order stems from the U.K. legal costs for some previous litigation. During the court proceedings, the lawyer representing... Read More

Antitrust | Analysis

Combative Arguments at EU's Highest Court Over Google's 4.13B Antitrust Fine Emphasize High Stakes and Invoke Trump

By Linda A. Thompson

The appeal at Europe's top court comes two years after a lower court sided with the European Commission, which ruled... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

A&O Shearman To Lose Another Five Lawyers, Including Madrid Practice Head, to EY

By Rick Mitchell

A 25-year legal veteran is joining EY Abogados to lead its Madrid labor practice and corporate development, the latest... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Linklaters Hires Four-Partner Disputes Team in New York

By Molly G Smith

The hires are a signal of intent from the firm, which has been strengthening its U.S. presence in recent years. Read More

Law Firm Partners | Analysis

Law Firms 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue

By Andrew Maloney

Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million,"... Read More

Commercial Litigation | Features

The Merricks-Mastercard Fallout: ‘Defendants Will Be Rubbing Their Hands with Glee'

By Jack Womack

Supporters and opponents of litigation funding view the latest dramatic twists in the Merricks-Mastercard litigation... Read More

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