International Morning Update

Apr 16, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. Law.com has published the 2024 Am Law 100, and Patrick Smith writes that the numbers showcase the industry's resilience. Also, Jessica Seah's Asia Legal Briefing examines how buying rainmakers and their books of business in Asia can backfire. And in the world of IPOs, Habiba Cullen-Jafar writes that Herbert Smith Freehils, Latham and Kirkland are advising on Marex's New York listing.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Law Firm Management | Analysis

The 2024 Am Law 100: Showcasing Resilience of the Industry

By Patrick Smith

After taking a couple of body blows in 2022 and not knowing how the legs would hold up, Big Law was just waiting to... Read More

Commentary

When Big Law Buys Books of Business in Asia and Deep Pockets Backfire

By Jessica Seah

McDermott, Will & Emery exited the Asia market in 2020, but a year later it set up in Singapore with some some highly... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Littler Lures Toronto Partner From Ogletree Deakins as Part of Canadian Expansion

By Gail J. Cohen

Stephen Shore said the global labor and employment giant's commitment to growth is part of what attracted him to the... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Asia Pacific Moves: K&L Gates Hires Partner in Australia, Kennedys and Campbells Add to Asia Partner Ranks

By Jessica Seah | Christopher Niesche

Kennedys has added a new partner from RPC in Singapore while K&L Gates hires an M&A partner from JWS. Read More

Legal Technology | News

UK Legal Tech Startup Lawhive Announces £9.5 Million Investment

By Rhys Dipshan

In addition to offering an online lawyer network, Lawhive has also developed an "AI Paralegal," essentially an AI Assistant,... Read More

Lawyer Work-Life Balance | Expert Opinion

A Two-Way Conversation: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

By Brent Harris, Major, Lindsey & Africa

The legal sector's workforce is not less invested in work, but they are equally as invested in their self-care and see... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Rimon Lures Restructuring Veteran from Gibson Dunn with Innovative Fee Structure, Plants Flag in Singapore

By Jessica Seah

Troy Doyle is moving over, citing client demands for true flexible fee structures and experienced partner involvement... Read More

Capital Markets | News

Freshfields Misses Out as HSF, Latham and Kirkland Take on Marex New York IPO

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

HSF and Freshfields were enlisted for Marex's London IPO plans before they were shelved, but only the former maintains... Read More

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