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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader unveil $3.6bn merger deal
'Largest law firm combination in history' ends speculation about future direction of New York-based Cadwalader
AI takes over from talent attraction as legal profession’s top priority, research finds
New report to be published tomorrow at the International Bar Association’s annual conference also highlights growing challenges of political uncertainty and threats to judicial independence
Taylor Wessing to ‘decouple’ from Hong Kong office
Office will relaunch as independent firm H.M. Chan & Co
‘We can’t keep losing talent’ – African law firms urged to build sustainable careers for women
Speakers at IBA Africa forum warn that retention, flexible working and cultural change are vital to stop talent drain
Lawyers will play key role as Africa adapts to US tariff shock, IBA regional forum hears
Speakers at IBA conference say lawyers must guide businesses through disrupted supply chains, new markets and evolving trade rules
Dentons appoints UK banking partner as global chair to help lead ‘next phase’ of development
Susan Kelly to take up non-executive role alongside recently appointed CEO Kate Barton
London partner welcomes progress of campaign in son’s memory to end university zero-tolerance drug policies
Arnold & Porter partner Hilton Mervis launched SafeCourse in memory of his son Daniel, who died after becoming addicted while at Oxford University
Kennedys ‘deeply sorry’ after Church of England abuse redress scheme data leak
Firm accidentally disclosed email addresses of potential scheme participants
Freshfields’ Dawson elected to serve a second term as senior partner
Co-managing partner Rafique Bachour to step down; Alan Mason and Rick van Aerssen will remain in post
Court of Appeal endorses revised litigation funding agreements in ‘emphatic boost for funders’
Appeal by Apple, Mastercard, Sony and Visa dismissed following two-day hearing last month
Cherie Blair KC calls on disputes lawyers to challenge ‘deeply concerning’ attacks on rule of law
Co-founder of Omnia Strategy cites law’s power ‘to set standards, uphold rights and build trust’ at London International Disputes Week
Civil Justice Council calls for ‘light touch’ regulation of funders and urgent reversal of PACCAR
Long-awaited report on litigation funding contains raft of measures aimed at improving access to justice
Judge questions wisdom of law firm deals with Trump in striking down executive order targeting Perkins Coie
Federal judge says ‘some clients may harbour reservations’ about implications of some firms’ efforts to head off attacks over DEI policies through deals
‘Lessons have been learned’: Judge sounds warning over Fieldfisher’s judgment embargo breach
Mr Justice Fordham accepts ‘sincere and heartfelt apologies’ over release of confidential draft to journalists
More than 700 Big Law partners file brief backing Susman Godfrey’s bid to overturn Trump executive order
Amicus brief argues executive orders “threaten the legal profession, the judiciary and the rule of law”
Moroccan independent URITI hires UGGC partner to open Paris arm
Laurent Sablé will also co-head firm founded in 2022 by former Dentons Morocco partner
Fenwick opens Boston office with trio of Cooley partners
Silicon Valley-based firm adds to its East Coast presence as it targets city’s tech and life sciences sectors
Eversheds Sutherland’s international arm makes up 23 partners
UK network dominates in latest promotion round – a significantly reduced cohort compared to 2024
Weil adds private equity secondaries partner from Ropes & Gray in London
Simon Saitowitz, noted for developing liquidity techniques for asset managers, is third partner to join office this year
Patrick Allen to retire after 48 years leading London’s Hodge Jones & Allen
Top personal injury lawyer is known for taking on high-profile multiparty actions