Mental Health | Commentary

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

By Krishnan Nair

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck... Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

Pogust Goodhead Sees More Demand for Class Actions in Australia

By Christopher Niesche

The firm sees in Australia a very strong opportunity, said firm Australia head Amie Crichton. Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution | News

Latham & Watkins Helps Colombia Defend Against Arbitration Brought by Canadian Miner

By Amy Guthrie

The dispute stemmed from the Andean nation's ban of mining in moorland ecosystems known as páramos, to the detriment... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

McDermott Takes Ashurst Duo in Germany, Milbank Hires From Kirkland

By Cian Muenster

Ashurst has also lost another partner, to Baker McKenzie, in Germany. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Gide Adds Three Partners to Paris M&A Team in Hire from French Rival

By Rick Mitchell

The hire of deal partners with experience at Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, shows Gide can attract top talent, says... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Dechert Parts Ways with Two Partners in a Week

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

Meanwhile, White & Case has hired a top white collar partner from Macfarlanes as firms predict activity in the sector... Read More

Government | News

DLA Piper Hires Ex-UK Home Secretary David Blunkett

By Jack Womack

The appointment follows DLA's addition of former Conservative MP and secretary of state for justice, David Lidington,... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | News

KFC and PE House Hg Name New Legal Chiefs

By Kasvi Sehgal

The fast-food giant finds its new legal head for U.K. and Ireland while Hg hires from Paul Hastings. Read More