Europe/Switzerland
DeepJudge unveils AI continuity protocol backed by Harvey and Thomson Reuters
Swiss knowledge management startup’s Agent Handoff Protocol aims to preserve context as users move work between different AI systems
Law Society, Bar Council welcome proposed enhancements to UK-Switzerland free-trade deal
Fresh agreement preserves visa-free business travel and protects UK lawyers’ ability to advise clients in Switzerland without requalifying
Harvey announces partnership with Swiss legal AI intelligence platform DeepJudge
Collaboration will bring legal teams’ previous work and decisions into Harvey’s AI workflows
Gibson Dunn, Bär & Karrer guide Marriott and Lefay Resorts in luxury wellness joint venture
As the first brand dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness in Marriott’s line-up, Lefay provides a strategic lever in the growing holistic travel sector
Magic Circle trio guide $4bn data centre acquisition
Slaughter and May and Linklaters advise CPP and Equinix in acquisition of Nordic data centre operater atNorth, as Clifford Chance counsels owner Partners Group
Trio of senior disputes partners depart firms to practise as independent arbitrators
A&O Shearman, White & Case and Orrick have all parted company with seasoned practitioners
Trio of Swiss firms advise on L’Oréal’s increased stake in Galderma
Switzerland’s Bär & Karrer, Niederer Kraft Frey and Homburger advised with Ropes & Gray providing antitrust counsel
Latham, Linklaters advise on Verisure’s €13.7bn record-breaking IPO
Latham says deal is the largest European private-equity backed listing on record
Orrick to shutter Geneva office by year end
Decision to close arbitration-focused outpost after 10 years follows ‘routine review’
HFW to launch $5bn investor-state claim against Switzerland following Credit Suisse collapse
Dispute is related to the value of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds being written down to zero during UBS’s takeover of the bank
WIPO reports return to growth in patents and trademarks filings in 2024
China was the leading country filer for patents and designs, while US took the top spot for trademarks
Rolex lines up LALIVE litigation partner as luxury watchmaker’s first ever GC
Alexander Troller to take up ‘highly prestigious’ role in January
Two Swiss lawyers sanctioned by UK Takeover Panel for role in MWB Group ‘sham’
Firms including Gibson Dunn, RPC, Taylor Wessing and Fladgate advise on ‘historic enforcement ruling’
Squire Patton Boggs debuts in Switzerland with Geneva office launch
Partner transfers from Singapore to lead office focused on shipping, trade and dispute resolution
Swiss smartwatch-maker Garmin names first new GC in more than quarter of a century
Associate GC Josh Maxfield will replace long-time GC Andrew Etkind in July
Clyde & Co to support Credit Suisse bondholders in Swiss expropriation claim
Proposed investment treaty arbitration to offer alternative to court proceedings against Swiss government
Bank for International Settlements names deputy as next GC
Dessislava Guetcheva-Cheytanova will replace retiring Diego Devos in September
Justice Bid adds law firm ESG metrics to outside counsel DE&I selection service
Influential Chicago-based platform teams up with European ESG specialist impactvise
Singapore partner succeeds London investigations specialist at helm of Baker McKenzie’s financial institutions group
Annual practice and sector group leadership refresh also ushers in new tax, IP and tech chiefs
‘Every reason for optimism’ – new Law Over Borders guide charts arbitration’s growing popularity across the world
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