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Firms in France are seeing a boost in M&A and litigation work. But in Japan, a big pending deal is mired in U.S. election-year politics. In London, meanwhile, Paul Weiss continues its hiring spree.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

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Billion-Euro Distressed Companies in France Boost Firms' M&A and Litigation Work

By Rick Mitchell

Many factors, including heavy debt loads and tight financing markets, are making troubled companies prime M&A targets,... Read More

 

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

$14B Japan-US Steel Deal Embroiled in Election-Year Presidential Politics

By Jessica Seah

Lawyers say the deal has become a tool to gain political clout and will unlikely impact Japan-U.S. trade going forward. Read More

 

Antitrust | News

Paul Weiss Continues Rapid London Growth With Another Partner

By Kasvi Sehgal

The latest partner hire takes Paul Weiss to 20 partners and over 120 lawyers in London. Read More

 

Banking and Finance | News

Cuatrecasas Hires Barclays Bank's Mexico Legal Director

By Amy Guthrie

Mariana Campos has deep experience in private banking, capital markets and other financial matters, having also worked... Read More

 

Environmental Law | News

8 Years Out, Olympic Games Projects Add to Demand for Lawyers in Australia

By Christopher Niesche

At this rate, lawyers and recruiters are wondering if enough lawyers will be found to meet growing demand in Brisbane,... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Freshfields Takes On Bank Debt for First Time Since at Least 2009

By Charlotte Johnstone | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The near-£90 million of debt listed in its LLP accounts coincides with a 39% surge in its US revenues. Meanwhile,... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Stephenson Harwood Adds Yet Another Hong Kong Corporate Partner

By Jessica Seah

The firm has been on a hiring spree in Asia over the past 18 months. Read More

 

Antitrust | News

White & Case Bolsters Antitrust Practice With Germany Veteran

By Cian Muenster

The firm has expanded its expertise in an increasingly in-demand field in Germany. Read More

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