‘A difficult decision, but one that was needed’ – Hogan Lovells to shut three international bases Elisha Juttla Shortly after the news broke that A&O Shearman would be shutting down its South Africa office, Hogan Lovells has announced…
A&O Shearman to cut partnership by 10% and close Johannesburg base in post-merger shake-up Alex Ryan A&O Shearman is set to cut 10% of its partnership, close its South Africa office and end its consulting business,…
Conflict prompts Moscow exodus for Global 100 firms as Ukraine crisis takes its toll Charles Avery Charles Avery reports on the firms taking a stand as sanctions bite When news broke that Russia had invaded Ukraine,…
Dentons, DLA and Bakers to sever ties with Russia offices as A&O and CC wind down Charles Avery Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Dentons have taken a different course to most international law firms, separating from their Russia…
Akin Gump, Freshfields and Latham latest to withdraw in Moscow as mass exodus ensues Charles Avery Akin Gump, Latham & Watkins and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are among the latest international firms to shut down or suspend…
Linklaters renounces Moscow office as Russia attacks Ukraine and peers react to invasion Charles Avery Linklaters’ abandonment of its Moscow office in response to Russia’s sustained invasion of Ukraine has prompted peers to react, with…