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New law 'catalyst' for tenfold foreign investment increase
US$1.5 trillion of inbound investment into China projected over next 10 years as new foreign investment law kicks in, says Linklaters research.
Dechert dress policy now includes jeans
Dechert lawyers don't need to wait until tomorrow's casual Friday to look this good.
Linklaters increases gender diversity in latest promotion round
Women now comprise 20 per cent of the firm's partnership.
Springtime in Paris for Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis announces its expansion in Europe with the launch of an office in Paris, bringing in talent from Linklaters.
Luxury lawyers argue over 'magic wand'
Lawyers for Neiman Marcus attempt to get a Dallas county judge to dismiss a lawsuit, as lawyers dispute who has the 'magic wand' if any.
Willkie Farr chairman gets the blues
Gordon Caplan caught up in FBI's 'Operation Varsity Blues' for allegedly faking his daughter's disability in a college cheating scandal.
Baker McKenzie taps InTapp
Baker McKenzie selects Intapp's DealCloud CRM platform to manage client development activities and help achieve growth objectives.
DLA Piper launches global merger control handbook
DLA Piper has launched the Global Merger Control Handbook, a comprehensive three-volume manual comes to the rescue.
Independent UK law firms unprepared for Brexit
As the UK votes, the independent legal sector is reticent to prepare for Brexit, which reflects UK-centric business profile says research.
Norton Rose Fulbright in tech practice launch
Norton Rose Fulbright broadens offering to clients with the launch of technology consulting practice headed by computer scientist.
NZ lawyers get a triple round of applause
New Zealand lawyers more trusted than Australians, uphold high standards though tribunal notes 'staggeringly high' bullying claims, and, survey shows 1 lawyer per 365 people.
UK in call for new digital 'super-regulator'
House of Lords calls for a regulatory framework to hold big technology companies accountable, while AI committee takes aim at judiciary.
DWF debuts to reach £366m market cap
Debuts 122 pence per share, largest listed legal firm in the world in only UK offering of 2019 to date and first European IPO of 2019 over $100m.
Shanghai pioneering securities litigation procedure
Demonstration cases to be used to solve securities disputes, following rapid rises in recent years, the Shanghai Financial Court has announced.
Women favoured at Trowers & Hamlins
Firm celebrates International Women's Day by reporting a 0.8 per cent gender pay gap in favour of women across partnership.
Irish M&A deal volume hit 5 Year high
Ireland's M&A environment remains strong following volatile 2018, according to research from Irish law firm William Fry.
Latin America's pro bono expansion and LGBT turning point
Pro bono survey reveals expansion in role of pro bono work, while pro bono group hails turning point for LGBT families in the region.
Iberian lawyers reveal their 'secret terror'
Lawyers complain of 'living in hell' at work and experiencing family and other relationship problems.
Irish law society launches gender task force
Law Society of Ireland launches new gender equality, diversity and inclusion task force, as women make up a third of new partners at law firms.
Law firm duo on blockchain march
New research from two law firms on blockchain and EU privacy law compliance offers framework for compliance, reflects on GDPR changes.
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