Stewarts Law brings in Dechert veteran to bolster fraud practice Legal Business Disputes leader Stewarts Law has made a rare partner hire in its core commercial litigation practice after recruiting Dechert litigation…
Freshfields to deploy second-tier lockstep for more partners as profit drive continues Legal Business As Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer continues its profitability drive, almost a quarter of the global partnership is expected to be on…
‘Common business sense’ – Simmons amends partnership deed to block team exits following A&O departures Legal Business While Herbert Smith Freehills became embroiled in a very public court battle over a team defection to White & Case…
Offshore but not off limits Legal Business Navigant’s David Lawler on recent developments in asset-tracing claims Given the multiplicity of channels available to money launderers and the…
Insolvency and Restructuring: Responsive approach to clients needs Legal Business Restructuring and insolvency situations call for practitioners who combine thorough legal expertise with in-depth knowledge of the market and a…
Ropes & Gray finance duo Wesseldine and Wheeler exit firm for King & Spalding Legal Business Ropes & Gray finance partners Mark Wesseldine and Fergus Wheeler have left the firm, for the City arm of King…
OC team sets up boutique as Andersen launches in Cologne Legal Business Six lawyers from Osborne Clarke’s (OC) procurement team have left to establish a new law firm in Cologne, named Esch Bahner…
Simpson Thacher acts for CVC on record-breaking €16bn new fund Legal Business Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s London office has advised CVC Capital Partners on its record-breaking €16bn fundraising.
Kennedys complete merger with US insurance firm Carroll McNulty & Kull Legal Business Kennedys and US insurance firm Carroll McNulty & Kull (CMK) have completed their merger, giving the firm over 1000 lawyers…
Foreword: Todd McClay Legal Business Asia Pacific is a very important part of the world and one whose significance continues to grow. These are a…
Recalibrating the global trade compass Legal Business For the past three decades, Asia Pacific has been the engine of growth for the global economy. In the wake…
The building blocks of working differently Legal Business Lego, world famous makers of toy building bricks, declares that its mission is to ‘inspire and develop the builders of…
Connection – it goes both ways Legal Business It’s a common refrain: law firms are not giving in-house teams what they want, in the way that they want…
In conversation: Christopher Chan, general counsel, RedMart Legal Business GC: Transitioning from a law firm in Washington DC to a startup in Singapore is quite a change, how did you…
A social conscience – sustainability and Asia Legal Business While the concept of social responsibility and ethical behaviour by business has been a component of the corporate playbook in…
GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia Legal Business The GC Powerlist is a publication designed to highlight the most influential and innovative general counsel in a given market, involving a…
In conversation: Geraldine Lim, regional legal director, Heineken Legal Business GC: How did you come to be leading the legal function for Heineken across Asia Pacific? Geraldine Lim: I joined Heineken in…
The changing face of compliance Legal Business Corporations today are facing far greater regulatory scrutiny than ever before. Companies are grappling with stricter enforcement around corruption, cybersecurity,…
In conversation: Patrick McGlinchey, regional general counsel, LafargeHolcim Legal Business GC: Could you tell me about your own background and how you came into the role with LagfargeHolcim? Patrick McGlinchey: Before the…
Respect for the law: the Bingham Centre Business Network Legal Business ‘The clearest way to show what the rule of law means to us in everyday life is to recall what…
