In Brazil, in October 2023, according to data from the National Council of Justice, there were 84 million cases pending in the country’s courts. The Brazilian judiciary, for example, adjudicates, on average, four times more cases than similar institutions in European countries. Brazil has the highest number of lawyers per capita in the world. In …
‘Whilst we’re very much plugged into the global firm and there’s lots of synergies and certainly a very clear industry focus, we have a strong domestic client base.’ Ajay Pathak, Goodwin As part of our annual Global London report, management at US firms in London give their views on today’s market challenges
Mauricio Duarte from Legal Plus gives his insights into startups in Latin America, providing particular focus on the growing venture capital market in Guatemala Startup ecosystem in the region If you have heard of Duolingo, you might not know that the founder was born and raised in Guatemala. Like this successful company, there are multiple …
On the face of it, things are going very well for US law firms in London. Last year, Cravath launched a London-based English law offering, Akin Gump’s London revenue jumped by 25% and Greenberg Traurig took on 15 new lawyers in London. While London will continue to provide opportunities for US law firms – due …
Can you elaborate on the role of government agencies and oversight bodies in enforcing labour laws and social security regulations in Mexico? Agencies charged with enforcing labour and social security laws, are the Ministry of Labour (STPS), the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), and the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT), through information requests, labour …
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Gabriel Dejarden, member of the executive committee of ECIJA, discusses the legal trends in the Dominican Republic, and the firm’s role in Latin America What new legal trends or regulatory changes are you seeing emerge in the Dominican Republic? Firstly, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to engage with you and your …
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From disruptive startup to a tech-enabled top 100 UK law firm, Keystone Law has grown rapidly over the last 20 years. As one of the longest-running consultancy model firms, its business model is now firmly established as a permanent fixture of the legal landscape. Despite its size and growth trajectory, many misconceptions about how the …
Daniel Jacob, managing partner of independent specialist London City law firm Marriott Harrison, discusses opportunities in the innovation market to bridge the transatlantic gap.
In conversation, we asked Daniel Jacob how Marriott Harrison is helping to bridge this gap working alongside international law firms to achieve their clients’ objectives What is Marriott Harrison’s position in the market? Our position as a leading London-based independent specialist for venture, growth equity, M&A, and buyout transactions has been earnt by our role …
