The German legal system stands on the brink of a significant overhaul, proposing groundbreaking reforms to create a more inclusive environment for international law firms. The Federal Ministry of Justice has unveiled a comprehensive proposal aimed at dismantling long-standing barriers that have historically disadvantaged non-European legal practitioners. Presented on October 25, the 139-page document signals […]
Global law firm A&O Shearman has rolled out a new three-tier partner compensation system to consolitade its partner remuneration model. The move follows A&O Shearman’s shift to an all-equity partnership
Global law firm DLA Piper has shared its comprehensive report on the global technology sector, based on feedback from 1,200 industry executives, investors, and government and regulatory officials across North America, Latin America, Middle East, Europe,
Freshfields announced its decision to reform its brand identity. The firm, which is one of the oldest in the world given its origins dating back to 1743, had changed its name to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2000,
Focusing growth on “priority” areas: that’s the post-merger integration plan A&O Shearman has outlined. Three the main points of this strategy: the closure of the Johannesburg office, a 10% reduction in the global
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the global legal association for in-house counsel, launched the ACC Well-being Toolkit for In-house Lawyers. It offers practical strategies for in-house lawyers to support their well-being and foster wellness
Clifford Chance announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 (May 2023/April 2024). The firm has recorded the highest revenue growth rate since 2017 and double-digit growth in partnership profits. The global teams dealing with
Eversheds Sutherland is set to shut down its Berlin office, which was established a decade ago, resulting in a remaining network of four offices across Germany. Specifically, the Berlin branch was inaugurated in 2014, initially concentrating
Clear words were spoken at the Corporate Lawyers’ Congress (Unternehmensjuristenkongress) held in Berlin between September 13 and 15: the participants demanded a reduction of bureaucracy and regulation because, as it’s been explained, the tasks of the
