International roundup: Reed Smith debuts in Atlanta with 15-partner team while Broadfield enters Hong Kong with Sidley trio
Reed Smith has opened a new office in Atlanta with a 15-partner team from Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) and…
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…
Working in a warzone
More than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia first invaded in February 2022 according to the UN.…
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…
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…
Q&A: Kristóf Ferenczi, firm managing partner, discusses the future of Kinstellar
Can you share your journey in the legal field leading up to your current role as managing partner? I started…
Sponsored Q&A: Fangda Partners
1. What are the current regulatory frameworks governing the life sciences industry in China, and how have they evolved in…
Sponsored thought leadership: China life sciences – Transaction insights and notable industry trends
China’s life sciences and healthcare (LS&H) industry underwent an unprecedented transformation in 2023 consisting of numerous challenges and opportunities. Within…
The Electronic Transactions and Data Protection Law in Lebanon: Empowering Lebanese companies in the digital age
In an era marked by rapid advancements in technology and an ever-expanding digital landscape, the significance of robust legal frameworks…
International round-up: Global 100 firms expand in the Middle East and Asia
Ahead of our annual Global 100 report in our November/December issue, firms have made concerted efforts to consolidate and expand…
Ireland focus: No line on the horizon
‘What’s happening with Kirkland would make a great Netflix documentary, although maybe a bit niche,’ quips one managing partner of…
Sponsored briefing: A brief overview of Dutch alternatives for participation structures
VanLoman partners Marc Oostenbroek and Gabriël van Gelder explore the advantages and disadvantages of structures for employee participation commonly used…
Sponsored Q&A: Nicholas Blake-Knox – partner and head of Walkers’ asset management and investment funds group in Ireland
Can you tell us a little bit about your career and how you ended up at Walkers? When I graduated…
Sponsored briefing: Challenges and strategies in a competitive market
Lisa Broderick of DAC Beachcroft examines the key problems and priorities for Irish clients, as well as the firm’s recent…