International Morning Update

Mar 26, 2024

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Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. Today we talk to Winston & Strawn's leaders, who discuss the firm's 2023 financial results and say they plan to increase its international focus, with London and Paris being priorities. We are also covering an ongoing lawsuit filed in U.S. federal court by Mexico against gun dealers. And we bring you legal news in the Middle East.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor, Law.com International

Law Firm Management | News

Winston & Strawn Sets Firm Revenue and Profits Records

By Andrew Maloney

The firm wants to increase its focus on markets outside of the U.S. moving forward, with London and Paris being priorities,... Read More

Government | News

Federal Court in Arizona Allows Mexico's Case Against US Gun Dealers to Proceed

By Amy Guthrie

The federal gun industry shield law should not keep the suit from moving forward, U.S. District Court Judge Rosemary... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Middle East Roundup: Trowers Builds Out Real Estate in UAE, Al Tamimi Hires Egypt Banking Head

By Peter Shaw-Smith

Al Tamimi, Stephenson Harwood, and Ashurst have also added partners in the region. Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution | Features

As Construction Disputes Multiply, Lawyers in UAE Face Heightened Challenges

By Dario Sabaghi

Construction is a $41 billion industry in the UAE, and arbitration makes up 49% of dispute cases. Both metrics are growing—requiring... Read More

Banking and Finance | Infographic

Designation Infographic: the Links Between Those That Give and Get Work

By Kasvi Sehgal

A visualisation shows the frequently named law firms and lawyers that designate mandates on PE transactions in the UK... Read More

Law Department Management | Expert Opinion

Why Law Firms Must Be More Entrepreneurial

By Maurice MacSweeney, director of legal finance at Harbour

Harbour's Maurice MacSweeney says firms that prioritise innovation in pricing, new tech, and external finance, will... Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

Nonequity Partner Growth Kicks Into High Gear

By Andrew Maloney

Several Am Law 100 firms grew their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023. Multiple factors are pushing... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

DLA Piper Hires Veteran Africa Legal Expert for D.C. Office

By Alfred Olufemi

Kalidou Gadio, a former general counsel of the African Development Bank, joins from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle... Read More

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Join this webcast as we discuss what in-house counsel needs to know regarding their social media policies, specific areas to update and the potential downsides of not meeting NRLB's expectations. Learn More

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