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Increased global regulatory scrutiny to impact private equity deal activity, survey finds
Despite challenges, deal environment is expected to improve next year as exit opportunities increase, Dechert says
AmLaw 200 partner pay hits record $1.4m
Average compensation jumps 26% in two years according to survey by Major Lindsey & Africa
AI governance among top data law trends shaping business strategies, study shows
New Freshfields report outlines key data law changes that companies must adapt to
Economic concerns, AI top list of European employer concerns, study finds
Littler survey of in-house counsel and other executives also highlights concerns around politics and ESG
Senior roles for women at Mexican law firms rank lowest among sectors
While women account for 39% of lawyers at law firms in Mexico, just 17% occupy senior roles, an IBA report finds
US law firms ring in strong performance in first half
Top 50 firms fuelled average 11.4% rise in revenue according to Wells Fargo report
Brazil lags on gender parity at senior levels across the legal profession
IBA study shows women make up 44% of all lawyer roles, though fewer hold senior positions
ESG increasingly shaping strategic decisions at US organisations, GC study finds
ESG strategy responsibilities also moving from legal team to broader C-suite, according to MoFo survey
'Nakedly one-sided': war of words breaks out over CMS class action report
Litigation funder criticises CMS report as US-backed campaign warns of US-style litigation
Volume of European class actions continues to grow as UK tops market ahead of Portugal
CMS report reveals that £120bn in damages have been sought over last five years and predicts further rise in number of claims
Ranks of women judges grow, but black representation stagnates
‘Much more work to be done’ on boosting number of ethnic minority judges, report concedes
Top 100 global firms’ fossil fuel-related deal work edges down, study finds
More than 40 firms rated ‘F’ in climate change scorecard, although renewable energy work increases sharply
The Global Legal Post launches new edition of luxury law comparative guide
Third edition edited by Fabrizio Jacobacci and Alan Behr is essential reading for luxury brands
Upholding the rule of law can boost economic and societal progress, study finds
New IBA Impact Report assesses the legal profession’s socioeconomic influence
Complex global M&A deals face increased merger clearance challenges, study finds
Some 43% of cross-border transactions over the past four years failed to close due to regulatory scrutiny