‘An ever-growing region of high importance’: doing business in Iran

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‘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 other mines and minerals. In addition, Iran enjoys the benefits of having access to the Caspian Sea in the north, and to the Persian Gulf and free waters of Oman in the south.

Moreover, Iran is one of the top ten countries in the world with the most officially registered UNESCO World Heritage sites, and is among the few four-season countries of the world which benefits from diverse landscapes and geographical distribution, and thus having the potential to become an attractive tourism destination. Iran, at the same time, possesses a favourable climate for producing a variety of agricultural products, such as saffron and pistachios. Continue reading “‘An ever-growing region of high importance’: doing business in Iran”

Cyber security is a constant threat to your law firm

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Cyber security is a constant threat to your law firm

Jonathan Ashley of etiCloud on how prevention is the best defence when it comes to keeping your company safe from cyber attacks

‘Cyber security breaches and attacks remain a common threat.’ – Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Home Office. Continue reading “Cyber security is a constant threat to your law firm”

AI spy: avoiding bad AI investments

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AI spy: avoiding bad AI investments

In the wake of recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), AI has shot to the top of the board agenda. No one wants to miss out on this transformative technology – but businesses need to ensure FOMO doesn’t lead to bad investments. Jonny Bethell and Jo Joyce of Taylor Wessing explore the potential pitfalls to avoid in AI acquisitions

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Capitalising on opportunities in the Philippines

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Capitalising on opportunities in the Philippines

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra lawyers led by Mark S. Gorriceta (managing partner), Kristine T. Torres (partner) and Kathleen T. Guiang (mid level associate) explore the challenges, cross-border elements and post acquisition disputes for M&A transactions in the Philippines

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The path to net zero: the legal sector’s blueprint for climate leadership and competitive advantage

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The path to net zero: the legal sector’s blueprint for climate leadership and competitive advantage

With a wave of environmental disclosure legislation on the horizon – CSRD, SECR, and many more – legal firms are filling a new niche: advising clients and organisations with sustainability compliance, greenwashing-proof marketing, and financial communications with new emissions line items. And more than ever, legal firms are recognising the need to implement their own carbon reporting and to build meaningful reduction plans.

This article will explore the main drivers and benefits of carbon emissions reduction in the legal sector, as well as the challenges organisations face and a path forward. Continue reading “The path to net zero: the legal sector’s blueprint for climate leadership and competitive advantage”

The Brazilian legal market

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The Brazilian legal market

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 2022, according to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), it was found that there is an average of one lawyer in Brazil for every 164 inhabitants. These data underscore the relevance and importance of carefully selecting the law firm that best serves the client’s interests, especially in contentious cases.

The Perdiz de Jesus Law Firm, established in 1995, stands out because of its commitment to excellence and dedication to its clients. It provides personalised client service and direct partner involvement. Ethics, dedication, and excellence are the core foundational principles on which it has built its reputation for its nimble advocacy. Perdiz de Jesus Attorneys focus is on meeting their clients’ needs and guiding them towards optimal resolutions to their legal issues. Continue reading “The Brazilian legal market”

Dispelling the myths about Keystone Law

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Dispelling the myths about Keystone Law

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 firm’s model and how it truly works still exist among solicitors. Here we speak with Mark Machray, Keystone’s director of growth and development, who explains what makes Keystone stand out among other fee-sharing firms and he dispels some of the myths.

Many solicitors who contemplate joining a fee-sharing firm worry that they are going to be on their own. How do you reassure them that they won’t?

If you think of Keystone as simply a platform, then it’s easy to understand why lawyers might think of it as a solitary way of working, but Keystone has so much more to offer than that. We have over 400 senior lawyers who regularly interact with each other, who by nature are entrepreneurial and see the benefit of developing strong relationships with colleagues. Continue reading “Dispelling the myths about Keystone Law”