International roundup: White & Case hits Weil for three-partner New York team while Reed Smith opens in Denver
Leading a busy week for high-profile moves in New York, White & Case raided Weil for a three-partner litigation team…
International
Eversheds Sutherland targets Middle East as Ranson prepares for new role
Lee Ranson is set to take up a new role in Dubai when he steps down as chief executive of…
Smaller footprint, bigger ambition: A&O and Hogan Lovells office cuts underline global pressure on profits
As firms grapple with what it means to be global, while also managing intense pressure on costs, the question of…
On sure footing – offshore leaders see reasons for optimism
In the offshore world as elsewhere, tough economic conditions made 2022-23 a rough year. ‘With uncertainty in the global markets,…
MENA focus: Middle Eastern dreams
‘Saudi Arabia is trying to put itself on the map and establish itself as a place where international businesses want…
Lebanon’s struggle for stability amid economic and geopolitical challenges
Lebanon finds itself trapped in a profound political, economic, financial, and social crisis, the effects of which have echoed across…
Q&A: Sarah Thompson, Arthur Cox
What is the current state of Irish legislation on ESG? Environmental, social and governance considerations have always been important to…
Understanding the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: A comprehensive guide
The European Union has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable and responsible business practices with the adoption of the…
The Saudi Arabian legal market
Profile: An Overview of the Firm At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s evolving commercial landscape stands ELaw Boutique Law Firm,…
Conformity assessments under the EU AI Act: Ensuring compliance, safety, and trust in artificial intelligence
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, transforming various sectors by enhancing…
‘An ever-growing region of high importance’: doing business in Iran
Iran is a strategic country located in the Middle East, possessing abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, gold, and…
The China conundrum – why so many US law firms are pulling out
Once seen as the next big thing for all self-respecting international law firms, China is now seeing a wave of…
‘Your mindset is more important than it seems’ – how Maxwell Chambers shook up Singapore’s disputes landscape
Jiun Ean Ban, chief executive of Maxwell Chambers in Singapore, recently sat down with Legal 500 senior research editor Allan…
‘So big it never stops’ – why Brazil’s legal market is still booming despite political instability and economic uncertainty
They say that Brazil comes to a halt on three occasions: Carnival, the World Cup and elections. It is no…
Key developments in employment law in Mexico
Can you elaborate on the role of government agencies and oversight bodies in enforcing labour laws and social security regulations…
The Brazilian legal market
In Brazil, in October 2023, according to data from the National Council of Justice, there were 84 million cases pending…
Q&A: What’s on the horizon for the Dominican Republic?
Gabriel Dejarden, member of the executive committee of ECIJA, discusses the legal trends in the Dominican Republic, and the firm’s…
A view from the Chilean legal market
Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is a law firm with a decade-long history, comprised of attorneys renowned for their track record…
The Latin American startup industry
Mauricio Duarte from Legal Plus gives his insights into startups in Latin America, providing particular focus on the growing venture…
The Latin American mosaic
Against a backdrop of global stressors from conflict to trade friction and drivers for change such as global warming and…