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Asia Pacific 150: HSF overtakes Bakers as biggest international firm in the region
The Lawyer Asia Pacific 150 reveals that newly merged Anglo-Australian firm Herbert Smith Freehills has taken over Baker & McKenzie as the largest international firm in Asia Pacific by lawyer headcount.
Herbert Smith Freehills London tax litigator exits for Hogan Lovells
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) tax litigation partner Rupert Shiers has quit the firm to join Hogan Lovells as head of its direct tax disputes practice.
A&O, Linklaters advise as Co-op unveils £1.5bn restructuring plan
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Linklaters have taken headline roles advising on the Co-operative Group’s £1.5bn debt restructuring that will see bondholders offered shares in the bank through a so-called ‘bail-in’.
Osborne Clarke revenues rise to £112m, growth slows in the UK
Osborne Clarke has seen turnover increase by 14 per cent over the last financial year from £98m to £112m.
SJ Berwin revenue rises as firm prepares for 10 per cent PEP drop
SJ Berwin has reported a 2.5 per cent rise in revenue for the latest financial year against an anticipated drop in average profit per equity partner (PEP) of roughly 10 per cent.
Bird & Bird confirms hire of FFW's Abell
Bird & Bird has confirmed the arrival of Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW) franchising partner Mark Abell in the newly-created position of head of franchising, licensing and multi-channel strategies, after months of wrangling over the appointment.
Revealed: The Lawyer Asia Pacific 150
The Lawyer today launches the inaugural edition of Asia Pacific 150, an in-depth guide to the most exciting legal scene in the world.
Eversheds eyes expansion for Africa network
Eversheds is setting out to grow its network of African best friend firms as work coming into the continent continues to boom.
Pinsents smashes £300m barrier with revenues of £309m
-- Pinsent Masons has broken through the £300m barrier to post a five per cent increase in turnover from £295m to £309m, a year after its merger with McGrigors.
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The Lawyer AsiaPac 150
As we launch The Lawyer AsiaPac 150 - the most exhaustive guide to the top local firms in the region ever published - enjoy some of our extensive coverage of international firms’ strategies out East. For more detail on this exclusive research, see below
You have to be good to worry about fee rates
Mid-market firms fret about their image, while the elite focus on pricing
Osborne Clarke revenues rise to £112m, growth slows in the UK
Osborne Clarke has seen turnover increase by 14 per cent over the last financial year from £98m to £112m.
Market Analysis
Asia Pacific 150: International round-up: Deep impact
International law firms are fighting hard for their place at the Asia Pacific table
Asia Pacific 150: China: After the honeymoon
The high point of the ‘Chinese dream’ may have passed for foreign law firms but they still see a presence as vital. Meanwhile domestic firms are developing fast
Asia Pacific 150: International vs local
Revealed: the firms with the strongest representation in the region, whatever their origins
In-House Interviews
Asia Pacific 150: Pru grit
Alice Chan, GC at Prudential Corporation Asia, has to keep a strong grip on a diverse and growing business, recently overseeing a major expansion in Thailand
HBO Europe: Show man
How do you protect a huge entertainment brand? Ask HBO Europe GC Gordon Finlayson
Jeremy Cross, Anesco: Green keeper
As head of legal, Jeremy Cross is guiding eco-energy specialist Anesco through its growing pains - and it is growing fast
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Revealed: The Lawyer Asia Pacific 150
The Lawyer today launches the inaugural edition of Asia Pacific 150, an in-depth guide to the most exciting legal scene in the world.
Asia Pacific 150: HSF overtakes Bakers as biggest international firm in the region
The Lawyer Asia Pacific 150 reveals that newly merged Anglo-Australian firm Herbert Smith Freehills has taken over Baker & McKenzie as the largest international firm in Asia Pacific by lawyer headcount.
Norton Rose Fulbright retains Jaworski name in US regulatory twist
Norton Rose Fulbright has been forced to retain its legacy Fulbright & Jaworski banner as its registered name in the US temporarily for regulatory reasons.
McGuireWoods picks up Squire Sanders team for Brussels push
US firm McGuireWoods is expanding its Brussels competition and EU team with four lawyers, including one partner, from Squire Sanders.

