The fourteen-year alliance between Gleiss Lutz, Chiomenti, Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira and Gide Loyrette Nouel has been quietly dissolved, marking what some observers suggest could signal a broader retreat from preferential network arrangements. Whilst the dissolution remains unofficial, multiple sources have confirmed to Legalcommunity.it (our Italian publication) that the four leading independent European practices have elected […]
Artificial intelligence-related legal battles have emerged as the predominant litigation concern for corporate counsel over the coming three-year period, eclipsing traditional risk areas including intellectual property conflicts, contractual breaches, and class actions, according to a
by michela cannovale After more than three decades of debate, stalled bills and doctrinal resistance, France has formally recognised the confidentiality of legal advice provided by in-house counsel. Parliament has definitively adopted the bill promoted
Is work-related stress becoming a decisive factor behind rising attrition risks in corporate legal departments? A new study by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) suggests the link may be strong as mounting pressure threatens
In 2026, Ashurst Perkins Coie will make its debut as one of the new global giants in the legal services market. The firm is the result of a merger between two long-established institutions – Ashurst and Perkins
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the premiere global organization serving the professional and business interests of in-house counsel, in partnership with Everlaw, the cloud-native litigation and investigation platform, released a landmark survey revealing that
A&O Shearman has revealed impressive financial performance in its inaugural year as a combined entity, generating £2.9 billion in revenue (equivalent to $3.7 billion). The merged firm’s results for the financial year ending April 30, 2025,
Gary Miller, founder of the International Fraud Group (IFG), shares what it takes to investigate and recover stolen assets worldwide. From deceptive romance scams to sophisticated crypto thefts, Miller explains why fraud always starts with
In an era marked by rapid regulatory change, geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, and market volatility, a new report underscores the pivotal role of executive collaboration, particularly between Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) and Chief Financial Officers (
IP boutique Powell Gilbert is establishing its presence in Germany through a new Düsseldorf office, with Andreas Kramer (PICTURED) taking the helm as the leading partner. Kramer, a distinguished German patent attorney, previously served
