The German legal profession is facing an unprecedented ethical dilemma as the country’s bar association raises concerns about lawyers’ independence following agreements made by nine US law firms with the Trump administration to provide substantial unpaid legal work to avoid potential sanctions. Half of these firms maintain operations within Germany’s borders (like Kirkland & Ellis, […]
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has announced that it will shut down its Frankfurt office this November, ending a 34-year presence in the city. The move comes amid a gradual downsizing of the team and
The Italian firm LawaL legal & tax advisory has announced the launch of its German desk, where a specialized team will be offering legal assistance to clients from German-speaking countries. With this new initiative, LawaL
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries and reshape the practice of law, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced the launch of its “Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for In-house Lawyers.” Developed in collaboration with Kilpatrick
The German Bar Association (DAV) has strongly criticized Russia’s attempt to fine German law firm Aurelius Cotta €7.5 billion alongside its client, energy group Wintershall Dea, for pursuing international arbitration. The DAV called the move
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
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
