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Research highlights rule of law risk in energy-rich states
A new study rating 197 countries on their respect for the rule of law highlights oil and gas rich Burma, South Sudan, Turkmenistan, Libya, Angola and Iraq as ‘extreme risk’ countries, offering the least legal protection to foreign companies and investors.
Australia's Minter Ellison launches in Mongolia
Australian firm Minter Ellison is opening an office in Mongolia in a bid to capitalise on the country’s emerging resource-based economy.
LG and Macfarlanes advise on RJW-Slater & Gordon deal
LG and Macfarlanes have won advisory roles on the sale of Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) to listed Australian firm Slater & Gordon.
A&O stays true to strategy with Istanbul launch
Allen & Overy (A&O) is launching an office in Turkey as the firm pushes ahead with its strategy to target growth markets.
Freshfields racks up fourth victory for Turkey on investment dispute
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has sealed a major arbitration victory for the Republic of Turkey in one of the largest investment disputes on record.
Chinese firms continue international push as Grandall opens in Paris
One of China’s largest law firms, Grandall, has planted its first flag in Europe by opening an office in Paris.
Offshore firm Mourant Ozannes launches Hong Kong base
Mourant Ozannes has formally launched a Hong Kong office, some six months after first announcing it was moving into Asia.
India's FoxMandal and Little & Co head to court over break-up
Attempts by Delhi and Kolkata-headquartered FoxMandal and Bombay’s Little & Co to rescue their 2006 merger have failed, ending up in India’s High Court.
Indian graduates see salaries double
The salaries and bonuses paid by India’s top corporate law firms to graduates from premium law schools have in many cases doubled in the past five years and now often top 1.4m Indian rupees (R) (£17,300) per year if bonuses are included.
2011 Round-up - US: Asia Terrific
Australia is playing host to more UK firms, while partner moves, mergers and expansion have set the tone for the Asian market
Centre of attention
Singapore is holding its own in the competitive South East Asia market, as evidenced by a steady stream of law firm arrivals. Joanne Harris reports
