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Independent law firms assert global influence, new report finds
Independent firms are thriving by making the most of their agility and networks, according to report launched at IBA's annual conference in Toronto
IBA opens annual conference with fervent defence of the rule of law
More than 5,000 delegates attend conference, held this year in Toronto, as keynote address highlights gap between values the international community articulates and those it enforces
Legaltech specialist Consilio hires BlueLinx GC as next legal head
Tricia Kinney joins as CLO, replacing 13-year GC veteran Mike Flanagan
Latham & Watkins nearly doubles partner intake in latest promotions round
Firm elevates 40 associates to partner, up from 24 in the previous associate cohort
In-house legal professionals worry about rise in AI-driven IP infringement - study
As many as nine in 10 senior legal leaders said they are concerned about the threat of online IP infringement
IBA launches initiative with accountants to combat money laundering as Toronto annual conference looms
Project, launched at Caribbean conference, aims to help professional bodies equip members with AML know-how
Former ALM chief executive to lead ALSP Integreon on interim basis
Bill Carter has been appointed interim CEO, replacing Subroto Mukerji who is retiring in December
McDermott Will & Schulte elevates 74 to partner in bumper promotions round
First post-merger class is significantly bigger than predecessor cohorts, with women making up 31% of overall promotions
Morrison Cohen launches health and wellness practice with luxury focus
Under the leadership of three co-chairs, the firm will capitalise on growing demand in the health, science and luxury sectors
Car rental firm Hertz hires CLO from US house-builder Homebound
Piero Bussani replaces GC Katherine Lee Martin, who left to join Lennar in August
Kirkland made up ‘at least 225’ partners in unannounced promotions round, new research reveals
Report by Pirical confirms record number of appointments at global giant, which has broken with years of tradition by not announcing its new partners
Quartet of firms lead Hologic’s $18.3bn take private by Blackstone and TPG
Kirkland, Wachtell, Ropes and Sidley advise on largest medical devices deal in almost two decades
Gym chain Planet Fitness hires GoTo Foods GC as next legal head
Sarah Powell replaces Justin Vartanian, who exited the business in June
NuScale Power makes second CLO appointment in less than four months
James Canafax brought in to replace Shahram Ghasemian, who joined as its first CLO in July
Q&A luxury and the law: what’s keeping brands on watch
From regulatory crackdowns to real estate revivals, Loeb & Loeb partner Michael Barry discusses the forces reshaping the luxury landscape