Africa focus: Africa first
In times of stress and unpredictability, it pays to be conservative. Most sensible investors will plump for safe havens during…
Sponsored briefing: Taking the plunge
The office has made a series of bold lateral hires in the last three years. What is behind this? Suhrud…
Rousing the bear – Russian counsel force to hunt in new places
Russia’s propensity for volatility is infamous. Since its revolution 100 years ago, it has lived through events that the Soviet…
The Scottish play – amid uncertain times English law firms keep crossing the border
Neither political nor economic uncertainty in Scotland is dampening enthusiasm for law firm tie-ups across the border With a listless…
Holding steady – A turbulent Middle East market separates the committed from the faint-hearted
Emerging markets are by nature volatile, frequently impacted by events such as political instability, civil unrest, corruption and other economic…
In the game – Israeli law firms embrace risks to secure the tech icons of tomorrow
Every Thursday at 6pm, Yair Geva, co-head of Herzog Fox & Neeman (HFN)’s high-tech department, drinks a beer on the…
The Russia report: A new thaw?
If the mood of a city can be gauged by the bustle of its shops and restaurants, then law firms…
Running on empty – how to survive in the Middle East in the era of cheap oil
Oil price volatility is a fact of life in the Middle East. At below or around $40 a barrel, the…
Value range – as the money pours in, can Israel takes its high-growth stars global?
Israel’s regional tensions contrast with optimistic hopes for foreign investment and a burgeoning economy. While war still rages over the…
A safe bet – charting the rise of private equity in Africa
Africa’s economic transformation has made it a key target for globe-trotting private equity houses. Can the continent pay out for…
The Middle East: After the gold rush
Latham & Watkins doesn’t make strategic missteps. Or at least that appeared to be the case until March, when the…
Trading Places – Israel’s tech-heavy legal market widens its global reach
Shimon Peres, the 91-year-old former Israeli president, may not be the most obvious social media fanatic. Yet in 2014 he…
Insight report on cyber security – Anatomy of a breach
With breaches impossible to stop, companies are focusing on managing the huge risks of a major cyber incident. We teamed up…
Scotland: Scotland the brave
It’s been a turbulent ride for the Scots legal market post-banking crisis, but with the independence vote settled, the region…
Northern Ireland: Northern Exposure
While the economic downturn and subsequent public sector cuts have hit the region harder than most, Northern Ireland’s resilience is…
North East: Work to rule
Employment law concerns loom particularly large in the minds of North East companies.
Wales: Back to basics
With a far higher percentage of public sector respondents and a high proportion of SME businesses, Wales has unique legal…
Trust Disputes – The Myth of Trust
Trust disputes can offer advisers a lucrative caseload and longer-term institutional and corporate relationships. Legal Business looks at the key…
Risk and resilience – a booming insurance industry in Latin America
Bristol-based DAC Beachcroft insurance partner David Pollitt is a regular visitor to Miami. But while tourists may be lured by…
Scale-up nation – chasing Israel’s high growth clients
Barry Levenfeld is a regular visitor to Silicon Valley. The technology and life sciences specialist at Israeli firm Yigal Arnon…