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Good morning. What does it mean in 2024 to be a global law firm? Paul Hodkinson shares his insights in The Global Lawyer. Also, firms continue to reduce their presence in China, as Sidley closes its office in Shanghai and Weil prepares to do the same. Meanwhile, as the Latin America market heats up, Paul Weiss has launched a Latin America practice with a star M&A partner from Willkie Farr.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

 

Law Firm Management | Commentary

When Global Visions Go Awry

By Paul Hodkinson

A series of closures in Greater China is calling into question the already shaky notion that law firms need to be everything... Read More

 

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

China Closures Continue as Sidley Shutters and Weil Winds Down Shanghai Offices

By Jessica Seah

U.S. law firm closures in mainland China are picking up pace amid concerns around data security as well as a prolonged... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Paul Weiss Launches Latin America Practice With Former Willkie Farr Partner at the Helm

By Amy Guthrie

Colombia-born Leticia Ossa Daza, who created the Latin America practice at Willkie Farr, will now do the same for Paul... Read More

 

Legal Technology | Analysis

Is OpenAI's Video Generator Sora Uncharted Territory for the GDPR?

By Cassandre Coyer

Data privacy experts are closely watching for the outcome of an investigation into OpenAI's video generator Sora by... Read More

 

Government | News

Hong Kong and Shanghai Sign Agreements That Could Pay Dividends for Law Firms in China's Two Financial Hubs

By Tony Sabine

The legal sector looks to be one of the main beneficiaries of The Sixth Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Dentons Hires PNG Litigation Partner from Ashurst

By Christopher Niesche

Jason Brooks will be based in the capital Port Moresby. Read More

 

Commentary

A Mayer Brown Divorce in Greater China: Who Wanted It More?

By Jessica Seah

When news broke that Mayer Brown was splitting up with its Greater China practice, it was not just another story of... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Insurance Team Leaves Clyde & Co in Latest Defection

By Christopher Niesche

The hire follows the departure of three other Clyde & Co partners last month. Read More

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