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Stocche Forbes lawyers Thiago Porto Ribeiro and Mateus Lino Ferreira analyse how Brazilian law protects fragrances in the luxury sector, even though scent itself is not recognised as a direct IP object | 4mos

Deal follows Unilever’s spin out of its ice cream business last year as it refocuses on its home and personal care brands | 4mos

Two-partner group joins alongside six further hires from other firms in move Clydes described as one of the most significant hires in the Thai legal market in recent years | 4mos

New York firm cites city-state’s status as a ‘central hub for global investors and multinational businesses’ | 4mos

Ruth Hoy is joining with legal director Huw Cookson, who will be a partner at his new firm | 4mos

Bristow division GC Justin Mogford will replace chief legal officer James Muchmore in April | 4mos

Cross-jurisdictional Law Over Borders guide is edited by Trevisan & Cuonzo partner Julia Holden, who is based in Milan | 4mos

New York-based Crosby deploys AI and lawyers working in tandem to review contracts | 4mos

Half of US businesses rebuff job candidates due to state compliance risk, according to FoxHire survey | 4mos

Christian Bartsch to lead tech-focused firm for another four years as it aims to hit €1bn in revenue by 2029 | 4mos

Claim was brought by 62 former Vodafone franchisees over alleged mistreatment and governance failings | 4mos

Dublin base to operate as a general and administrative hub to support EMEA customers | 4mos

Private equity backing can help smaller and mid-size firms invest in tech and AI, with larger firms open to offers, writes Nick Huber | 4mos

Daniel Hayward and John McElroy to head up disputes practice, which welcomes four new partners | 4mos

As AI continues to reshape creative industries, Foley lawyers Laura Ganoza, Arianna Benitez Colon and Mackenna Dunna examine the key legal considerations for navigating this evolving landscape | 4mos

Former Holland & Knight partner Steven Wright will lead First Tech’s legal, government affairs and compliance teams | 4mos

UK Top 20 UK law firm points to opportunities in Asia Pacific in wake of China JV | 4mos

London IP partner to replace Leeds-based Jonathan Jones, who is standing down after six years in the role | 4mos

Women make up just over 40% of cohort, which edges up from 34 last year | 4mos