International roundup: White & Case hits Weil for three-partner New York team while Reed Smith opens in Denver Tom Cox Leading a busy week for high-profile moves in New York, White & Case raided Weil for a three-partner litigation team…
Eversheds Sutherland targets Middle East as Ranson prepares for new role Anna Huntley Lee Ranson is set to take up a new role in Dubai when he steps down as chief executive of…
Smaller footprint, bigger ambition: A&O and Hogan Lovells office cuts underline global pressure on profits Anna Huntley As firms grapple with what it means to be global, while also managing intense pressure on costs, the question of…
On sure footing – offshore leaders see reasons for optimism Alex Ryan In the offshore world as elsewhere, tough economic conditions made 2022-23 a rough year. ‘With uncertainty in the global markets,…
MENA focus: Middle Eastern dreams Harry Vercoe ‘Saudi Arabia is trying to put itself on the map and establish itself as a place where international businesses want…
Lebanon’s struggle for stability amid economic and geopolitical challenges Guest Blog Lebanon finds itself trapped in a profound political, economic, financial, and social crisis, the effects of which have echoed across…
Q&A: Sarah Thompson, Arthur Cox Guest Blog What is the current state of Irish legislation on ESG? Environmental, social and governance considerations have always been important to…
Understanding the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: A comprehensive guide Guest Blog The European Union has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable and responsible business practices with the adoption of the…
The Saudi Arabian legal market Guest Blog Profile: An Overview of the Firm At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s evolving commercial landscape stands ELaw Boutique Law Firm,…
Conformity assessments under the EU AI Act: Ensuring compliance, safety, and trust in artificial intelligence Guest Blog The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, transforming various sectors by enhancing…
‘An ever-growing region of high importance’: doing business in Iran Guest Blog Iran is a strategic country located in the Middle East, possessing abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, gold, and…
The China conundrum – why so many US law firms are pulling out Alex Ryan Once seen as the next big thing for all self-respecting international law firms, China is now seeing a wave of…
‘Your mindset is more important than it seems’ – how Maxwell Chambers shook up Singapore’s disputes landscape Allan Cohen Jiun Ean Ban, chief executive of Maxwell Chambers in Singapore, recently sat down with Legal 500 senior research editor Allan…
Key developments in employment law in Mexico Guest Blog Can you elaborate on the role of government agencies and oversight bodies in enforcing labour laws and social security regulations…
The Brazilian legal market Guest Blog In Brazil, in October 2023, according to data from the National Council of Justice, there were 84 million cases pending…
Q&A: What’s on the horizon for the Dominican Republic? Guest Blog Gabriel Dejarden, member of the executive committee of ECIJA, discusses the legal trends in the Dominican Republic, and the firm’s…
A view from the Chilean legal market Guest Blog Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is a law firm with a decade-long history, comprised of attorneys renowned for their track record…
The Latin American startup industry Guest Blog Mauricio Duarte from Legal Plus gives his insights into startups in Latin America, providing particular focus on the growing venture…
The Latin American mosaic Tim Girven Against a backdrop of global stressors from conflict to trade friction and drivers for change such as global warming and…
‘So big it never stops’ – why Brazil’s legal market is still booming despite political instability and economic uncertainty Daniela Costa They say that Brazil comes to a halt on three occasions: Carnival, the World Cup and elections. It is no…
