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Good morning. Today the Global Lawyer looks at what's behind Paul Weiss's push into London and other international legal markets. Also, we're covering new regulations from the U.S., the U.K. and the EU that are creating increased compliance headaches for companies and their lawyers. And we tell you about an AI program that aims to help firms and their clients navigate geopolitical risk.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

Law Firm Management | Commentary

What's Going On at Paul Weiss?

By Lisa Shuchman

The U.S. firm has good reasons for rapidly expanding with top-tier lawyers in London, writes The Global Lawyer. But... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | News

Hence Technologies to Launch AI Software to Help Law Firms with Geopolitical Risks

By Jessica Seah

The software promises to not only map out geopolitical events and translate them into legal risks, but also aims to... Read More

 

Government | Analysis

Companies Face New Regulations From the US, UK and EU, Creating Increased Compliance Challenges

By Chris O'Malley

In the United States, regulators are increasingly holding companies accountable for the compliance problems of their... Read More

 

Government | News

Government Should Reconsider Law Firm Obligations on Russia Sanctions, Says Law Society

By Jack Womack

Law firms have been grappling with the regime of sanctions introduced in the U.K. following Russia's invasion of Ukraine... Read More

 

Banking and Finance

Africa Deal Roundup: Major Firms Lead on $1.25B Petrochemical Financing in Nigeria

By Alfred Olufemi

White & Case, Norton Rose Fulbright, Hogan Lovells, Sidley Austin and Baker McKenzie have been active in the region... Read More

 

Lawyer Compensation - General | News

Quinn Emanuel Hikes London NQ Pay to £180K

By Jack Womack

The raise follows Freshfields' increase earlier this month, with some suggesting it signals a revival of the pay war. Read More

 

Deals and Transactions | News

Australia's Thomson Geer Takes Over Perth Practice, Buys Stake in IP Business

By Christopher Niesche

The firm reveals it has acquired a 4.9% stake in takeover target Qantm. Read More

 

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Ashurst, HSF Advise Insurance Broker Ardonagh on $1.5B Australian Takeover

By Christopher Niesche

Ardonagh plans to create one of Australia's largest insurance distribution platforms Read More

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