Global 100 – To the ends of the Earth Legal Business In the rush to conquer new markets, the leading British and American firms are changing the landscape of the global…
Global 100 – The top table Legal Business A strong economic downturn means that the stars of global law are shining ever brighter. Time to reassess just who…
On the rebound Legal Business Government initiatives and a resurgent economy have made Singapore and South-East Asia a key focus of the international legal profession…
Portugal – Out of the ruins Legal Business As Portugal considers the implications of its recent €78bn bailout, LB assesses the impact it will have on the legal…
Portugal – Shifting sands Legal Business With Portugal’s recession expected to continue for at least another two years, the country’s law firms have no option but…
Middle East – Still standing Legal Business As the Arab Spring spreads across the Middle East, investors are flocking to safe ground. LB discovers which states will…
Middle East – New ball game Legal Business On 2 December 2010 FIFA, the international governing body of football, officially announced that a desert state would be hosting…
Redrawing the map Legal Business The latest boom in transactional work from emerging economies is a welcome antidote to difficult home markets for international firms.…
Street smart – QualitySolicitors Legal Business QualitySolicitors represents a new generation of firms changing the way that law is done on the high street. With the…
A matter of time – Simmons & Simmons Legal Business After a failed merger, a drop in both revenue and a profits, and a slew of partner departures, Simmons’ new…
Brazil – A different beat Legal Business The Brazilian Bar is taking a stand against foreign firms that work alongside local associated practices. Few in the market…
Brazil – Carnival time Legal Business Brazil’s economic growth and status in the global economy has helped create one of the most sophisticated legal communities among…
A different focus – Round Table Legal Business The fourth Legal Business/Marsh round table brought together a group of risk managers to discuss the changing regulatory landscape and…
The Year of Discontent – Unions Legal Business The past 12 months have been marked by a steep increase in industrial action impacting a number of major corporates.…
The Real Estate We’re In Legal Business It’s been a bleak few years for real estate departments but, after an active 2010 with some major headline deals,…
Cyprus – Notes From A Small Island Legal Business Improved relations with Russia and accession to the European Union are helping to transform Cyprus as a financial hub. LB…
Cities colliding Legal Business Several Global London firms were back on the investment trail in 2010 although overall headcount in the top 50 dropped.…
Merger values Legal Business The latest transatlantic mergers have a few examples to follow. But just what have City mergers delivered for Jones Day,…
A Matter of Time – Simmons & Simmons Legal Business After a failed merger, a drop in both revenue and a profits, and a slew of partner departures, Simmons’ new…
A different focus – Round Table Legal Business The fourth Legal Business/Marsh round table brought together a group of risk managers to discuss the changing regulatory landscape and…
