The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced the launch of its newest member benefit, the ACC Mentor Match Program. With over 48,000 members in 100+ countries, being able to network with peers from around the world is key for ACC members. The program strengthens those connections by making it easy for members to find mentors or […]
Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin confirmed on Monday 7 April that their partnerships have voted overwhelmingly to combine, creating a fully-integrated global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Rebecca Maslen-Stannage (PICTURED), Chair and Senior Partner
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation released “The 2025 State of Cybersecurity Report: An In-house Perspective” showing that, globally, CLOs are quickly becoming integral leaders in cybersecurity strategy, holding leadership positions, and frequently reporting cybersecurity
Legal advisers from multi-billion-dollar companies have revealed how they expect law firms to evolve by the year 2035, in a new global survey published by international law firm Simmons & Simmons called “Law firm of the
A recent study by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) shows that legal leaders at European companies are increasingly extending their responsabilities beyond traditional legal advisory roles. The 2025 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey identified ten
Court determines in-house legal representatives may appear unless they wield ‘substantial corporate authority’ The Unified Patent Court‘s (UPC) Appeals Chamber has walked back from an outright prohibition on in-house counsel pleading before the tribunal,
A new study by Freshfields reveals that artificial intelligence technology is poised to revolutionize international arbitration practices, although mounting worries about data protection and openness are driving demands for tighter controls. The developments shaping arbitration
The seventh edition of DLA Piper‘s GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey highlights another significant year in data protection enforcement. Total fines issued in 2024 amounted to €1.2 billion, bringing the cumulative value of penalties under
A comprehensive survey conducted by Baker McKenzie has revealed that cybersecurity and data privacy have emerged as the leading litigation risks for multinational corporations as they look ahead to 2025. The findings come from the firm’
A Member State may legally prohibit pure financial investors from holding capital in law firms, according to a recent ruling. This restriction on freedom of establishment and free movement of capital is justified by the
