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WEBThis first edition, written by leading family law and contentious trusts specialists from around the world, provides a highly practical and up-to-date jurisdictional comparison focusing on family asset protection issues in a divorce context on the topics of trusts, pre- and postnuptial agreements, financial disclosure,... Editors: Johannes Gasser.
The Law Commission’s corporate criminal liability reform: what …
WEBIn an age of increasing examination of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, the Law Commission’s recent – and much-anticipated – options for reforms to corporate criminal liability may well have had many senior executives feeling apprehensive about new governance obligations.
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WEBWomble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca announce merger. Combination to create top-70 US firm with revenue of $740m and more than 1,300 lawyers. 4h.
Law Firm Mergers and Alliances - The Global Legal Post
WEBChina decoupling will continue for Western law firms in year ahead. WarwickPlace Legal’s Robert Bata wraps ups his predictions for 2024 with a look at how legal industry trends will pan out in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. 7mos.
Pinsent Masons seeks ‘lasting change’ after inquest into partner’s ...
WEBPinsent Masons’ managing partner has pledged to seek “positive and lasting change” following the death of a partner who was suffering from an “acute mental health crisis” after working on a high-profile deal.
Sidley Austin makes double partner hire from Weil to bolster …
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Top 10 US firm Sidley Austin has made a twin partner hire in London to increase its private equity and infrastructure coverage. The duo includes James MacArthur and Ed Freeman, who both join from Weil Gotshal & Manges and will work in the firm’s private equity and energy, transportation and infrastructure practices.
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WEBLuxury Law Summit New York. 19 Nov 2024 | The University Club of New York, One West 54th Street and the Corner of 5th Avenue. The 2024 Luxury Law Summit Americas is a unique opportunity for general counsel and in house legal teams to discuss experiences and share insights on the latest trends and challenges.
Obituaries - The Global Legal Post
WEBMike Lynch: the legaltech pioneer embroiled in an epic transatlantic legal fight. Autonomy founder killed in Sicily yacht sinking had secured a memorable victory, but other legal battles loomed, reports Ben Rigby
FBI names fourth GC in six years as deputy GC handed top job
WEBBradley Brooker, former deputy GC and national security and cyber law branch chief, will replace Jason Jones as FBI general counsel and head of the Office of the General Counsel. Jones is leaving after three years in the role, following the ouster of his predecessor Jim Baker by Trump's Attorney General.
Sidley opens in San Diego with five-partner team
WEBSidley Austin has opened an office in San Diego with a team of five partners, including one the firm hired recently from Goodwin Procter. The office is the Chicago’s firm’s fifth in the Sunshine State, where it already has more than 350 lawyers and business professionals across Century City, Los Angeles, Palo Alto and San Francisco.