Commentary

The Challenge of China: What Will Kirkland, Latham and the Rest of Big Law Do Now?

By Lisa Shuchman

It's getting increasingly difficult to operate a law firm in Greater China, writes The Global Lawyer. How long can Big... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

Boies Schiller Flexner Bounces Back With Revenue, Head Count Gains in 2023

By Dan Roe

After years of declining head count and revenue, the litigation shop is back in growth mode, including a new Rome office... Read More

Litigation | News

Sullivan & Cromwell Wins Dismissal of Hedge Fund Case Against Argentina

By Amy Guthrie

Six investment groups had sought payment on securities that were linked to the South American country's economic growth. Read More

Banking and Finance | News

Blakes, Allen & Overy, and Wachtell Steer Largest Bank Deal in Canadian History

By Gail J. Cohen

Ahead of the deal, in which royal Bank of Canada aquired HSBC's Canadian operations, the bank expanded the responsibilities... Read More

Energy and Natural Resources | News

Osborne Clarke Snags an Energy Partner in Berlin from Noerr

By Cian Muenster

The departure is the second partner loss for the German firm in less than a month. Read More

Deals and Transactions | News

Freshfields, Ashurst Advise on McLaren Takeover by Bahrain Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Dario Sabaghi

The deal is a capital reorganization for McLaren, the automotive company, which has recently had financial difficulties... Read More

Law Firm Mergers | News

China Welcomes Boosted IP Player as East IP and Hong Kong SIPS Merge, Absorb Zhong Lun Team

By Jessica Seah

Zhong Lun trademark veteran Jimmy Huang joins East IP with five other partners and 30 other IP professionals. Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Africa Deal Roundup: Major Firms Take Roles on Resources, Infrastructure, and Music Deals

By Alfred Olufemi

Allen & Overy, Baker McKenzie, and Freshfields are among the firms advising alongside major African firms. Read More