Deal sees Skadden-repped International Paper beat earlier offer from British rival Mondi
Feedback suggests people are “unfamiliar” with the new patents court and that more time was needed for public discourse around benefits of the UPC
Tie-up to make fast-growing Spanish firm second largest international firm in Mexico
David Irvine joins US firm to co-lead global finance practice
New partners strengthen firm’s private capital, energy transition and ESG offerings
Linklaters among practices in firing line as impact of New York firm’s ongoing hiring spree ripples through market
UnitedLex survey also shows that regulatory changes and resource constraints are weighing on IP teams
Krista Whitaker will head the Bears’ legal department following departure of veteran GC Cliff Stein in January
Litigation funder has committed up to $40m in funding for the firm’s private equity clients
Anne Robinson will replace long-time IBM lawyer Michelle Browdy at the start of July
UK practice accounts for almost 15% of global revenue as sports and restructuring deals grow
Top 40 UK firm looks to grow lower-to-mid-market private equity work with London hires
Growing prevalence of AI in creative space makes legislative guidance on use of copyrighted work to train software ‘seem inevitable’
New arrivals join from Moye White, Brownstein and Lewis Roca
Scheme backed by the Lady Chief Justice will name lawyers who have done 25 hours or more free work annually
Top 20 UK firm opens standalone office after cutting ties with Swiss Verein firm which has rebranded as WST
New team including veteran lawyers Paul Marshall Harris and Sara Judge will be based in Boston
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi and Merrick White’s move leaves McDermott with just one Singapore partner
UK firm takes advantage of KWM’s commitment to close European network as part of alliance with Eversheds Sutherland
Tech giant has ‘tough road’ on claim International Trade Commission exceeded authority and made ‘defective’ patent rulings