Big stories

M&A

Political uncertainty weighs on Latin America M&A activity in first quarter

Covid-19 slower to impact region as Debevoise, Weil Gotshal and Gibson Dunn lead advisory rankings
LITIGATION FUNDING

LCM hires construction veteran as it prepares to transfer leadership from Sydney to London

Former Gowling WLG partner James Foster signs up while CEO gears up for UK transfer
LAW FIRM STRATEGY

Hogan Lovells' new CEO announces major overhaul of structure and leadership

UK merged into new EMEA grouping as firm's centre of gravity shifts away from London ten years after transatlantic merger
CORONAVIRUS

Taylor Wessing asks staff not to cancel pre-booked time off during lockdown

Top 50 UK firm cites need for rest periods to maintain wellbeing, especially while working from home
M&A

Europe sees rise in M&A activity in Q1 ahead of expected Covid-19 slowdown

Freshfields, Latham & Watkins and Cleary Gottlieb top rankings as deal value soars by 30%
DISPUTES

London claims slump in face of Covid-19 ahead of predicted disputes surge

Data reveals a sharp fall in commercial claims as businesses prioritise survival; for time being
M&A

Wachtell tops US M&A advisory rankings as Covid-19 pandemic halves Q1 dealmaking

Deal value collapses 57% in the first quarter as wary buyers put transactions on hold
NEW LAW

Crowell & Moring snaps up ex-Atrium partners to expand venture capital practice

Hirings come a month after San Francisco-based new law start up said it was shutting down
CORONAVIRUS

Freshfields delays partner distributions and associate bonuses in response to Covid-19 disruption

Magic circle firm also freezes pay, but underlines its commitment to long-term business investment

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