International Morning Update

Jan 16, 2025

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. Law firms are trying to prepare for Trump 2.0, which they say will present both risks and opportunities. We're also continuing to follow the impact of the A&O Shearman merger, including partner departures. A top A&O labor lawyer in Germany is leaving the firm to start his own boutique. And in Denmark, Lundgrens has decided to shutter its doors after it recently lost 13 partners. Read these stories and more, below.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

Law Firm Management | News

'Headaches,' Opportunities Ahead for Corporate and Trade Lawyers Advising Foreign Businesses

By Alyssa Aquino

This “is an incredible opportunity for both U.S. and non-U.S. lawyers who want to help companies, navigate the... Read More

Law Firm Partners | News

Top Labor Lawyer and Former Germany Managing Partner Leaves A&O Shearman to Found Boutique Firm

By James Jackson

Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn & Amazon adviser Thomas Ubber will be bringing a team to new offices in Frankfurt and Munich. Read More

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Danish Firm Lundgrens to Close Its Doors After Losing Many Partners

By Rick Mitchell

Lundgrens last week lost a 13-partner group to DLA Piper and an employment partner to Danish firm Mazanti-Andersen. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Weil Hires White & Case Partner As It Rebuilds Its London Finance Ranks

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

The latest hire comes amidst a number of high-profile departures from Weil last year. Read More

Initial Public Offerings | News

Ethiopian Lawyers Turn to International Alliances as New Securities Exchange Launched

By Alfred Olufemi

Prior to the Ethiopia Securities Exchange (ESX) launch, the country had liberalised some sectors including telecommunications... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

DLA Piper Appoints New Co-Managing Partners for Peru Office

By Amy Guthrie

The global firm has also brought on a five-person tax team in Peru, a country DLA Piper entered in 2017 via a merger... Read More

Government | News

Trump's Second Term Sparks Unusual Alliances Between US and European Law Firms

By Molly G Smith

The re-election of Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transatlantic cooperation within the legal sector with several... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Former Dentons, Baker McKenzie Partners Join Hong Kong Boutique Linked to China's Yingke

By Kasvi Sehgal

Hui Doe & Sum partner Vivian Hui said the firm is in final stages of discussions with Yingke regarding a formal association. Read More

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