International Morning Update

Mar 21, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has closed its Taipei office and is winding down its operations in Shanghai, joining a number of U.S. firms that have scaled back their offerings in Asia. Also, we look at the firm financials of Goodwin Procter and Morrison & Foerster. And DAC Beachcroft continues its expansion in Latin America, absorbing a firm in Mexico.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Law Firm Management | News

A Double Blow, Orrick Shutters Taipei and Shanghai Offices in Attempt to 'Rebalance' Regional Platform

By Jessica Seah

The market downturn in Asia has forced many international firms to cut back on their operations in the region, especially... Read More

Law Firm Management

At Goodwin, Growth Investments Scuttle Profits While Revenue Ticked Up

By Patrick Smith

The firm, which saw London revenue increase 25.9% in 2023, will be moving into a new, larger location in the city. Elsewhere,... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

DAC Beachcroft Absorbs Litigation Team in Mexico

By Amy Guthrie

The additions will help the firm build out its capabilities in Mexico and position it to take advantage of untapped... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

At Morrison & Foerster, Reduced Overhead and Steady Demand Led to 19% Profitability Gain

By Dan Roe

In international markets, the firm advised the board of Toshiba in its $15 billion take-private, the largest deal of... Read More

Cybersecurity | News

8 US Firms to Battle Out Didi Global Securities Class Action in US Court

By Jessica Seah

Quinn Emanuel, Skadden, Wilson Sonsini, Sullivan & Cromwell, Gibson Dunn and O'Melveny are all representing parties... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | Features

Why This Australian Gaming Company GC Loves Legal Tech

By Christopher Niesche

Ivana Kovacevic says legal tech saves a business time and money, and frees up in-house counsel to spend time on more... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | News

9,000-Screen Cineworld Hires Sally Beauty's GC as Part of Fresh Start

By Maria Dinzeo

Cineworld's former leadership team agreed to depart in return for $35 million. Read More

Intellectual Property | News

Ashurst Expands Again in Munich With IP Partner from Bird & Bird

By Rick Mitchell

Morgan Lewis, Skadden, and Ogletree Deakins also made recent hires in Germany. Read More

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