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Australia's law firms step up efforts to help bushfire victims as crisis grows

King & Wood Mallesons, Ashurst, Herbert Smith Freehills and Gilbert & Tobin among firms providing aid

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Debevoise to move headquarters to New York's fashionable Hudson Yards district

Am Law 100 practice joins growing roster of law firms committing to Manhattan's far west side business district

Dentons to launch in Ireland after hiring partner duo from top local firms

Global giant promises to grow Dublin office quickly after securing founding team from William Fry and Matheson

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Insurance solutions grow for Turkish M&A deals

Warranty and indemnity insurance is relatively new to the Turkish M&A market but the number of projects involving them is expected to grow.

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Winston & Strawn closes Dubai office in major strategy shift

Chicago-based international firm puts closure down to evolving client needs as team joins Squire Patton Boggs

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Allen & Overy wins licence to launch Shanghai joint venture

UK magic circle firm is latest international practice to offer Chinese law capability through local alliance

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US law firms secure record number of tie-ups in 2019

Deals involving small firms dominate M&A tally of 115; Dentons accounts for bulk of crossborder transactions

Hong Kong's Law Society and Bar condemn 'outrageous' graffiti accusing top judge of bias

Representative bodies step in to defend judiciary as pro-democracy protests show no signs of dying down

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BCLP secures seven-partner Paris team from French independent Franklin

Addition of 21 lawyers is largest collective hire since BCLP's formation; Franklin secures eight-lawyer team hire

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UK lawyers celebrate 100th anniversary of law granting women access to profession

Landmark prompts debate over obstacles to creating a level gender playing field

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Global M&A falls in 2019 despite resurgence of mega deals

Research by Allen & Overy finds domestic deals propping up the market as cross-border activity slumps by 27%

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Top Dutch firm NautaDutilh helps secure historic court ruling demanding climate action

Leading independent firm teams up with boutique Höcker to win case forcing Dutch government to cut emissions

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Halliburton turns to long-term adviser Baker Botts for next general counsel

Head of litigation Van Beckwith follows well-trodden path from client's adviser to its general counsel

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Foreign bidders drive Australia's public M&A market

American, Canadian and Japanese investors target Australia for deals, according to Minter Ellison research

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Hogan Lovells votes in Asia head Zaldivar as new CEO

Venezuelan partner is chosen as international firm's next leader

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Relief after ECJ backs global data transfers

Ruling that Facebook can rely on standard contractual clauses welcomed although question marks remain

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Bar president urges senators to protect 'sacred' constitution with impartial Trump trial

New York State Bar president delivers passionate call for senators not to be partisan during historic impeachment trial

Dentons hires signal Paris TMT practice launch

Data privacy and AI expert departs from Simmons with associate to set up team

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Legal sector credited for underpinning London's global city status

Report highlights law's role in making UK largest net exporter of financial services despite Brexit fears

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US national stalwarts Faegre Baker and Drinker Biddle to create top-50 firm

Duo to join forces in February in what they are portraying as merger of equals

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