Tech Pioneers: Meet Addleshaws’ trainee innovators
A group of trainees and associates brimming with innovative tech ideas is being given the opportunity to take the reins, collaborate with partners and revolutionise how firms work
Alumni networks unlock a seam of talent: these are the law firms taking advantage
A handful of firms have realised that effective alumni networks can help solve longstanding problems of resource allocation – and the likes of Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy are putting structures in place to mine it.
European Awards 2019: the Swiss firm with global ambitions
Six firms were shortlisted in the Swiss Firm of the Year category at The Lawyer European Awards. But what made the winner stand out?
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Data dive: The magic circle doesn’t have a women problem – here’s why
The gender pay gap – now an annual event – throws together a whole bunch of numbers, statistics and pledges to change. But if there’s five things to take away from the results, then here they are.
GC2B: Managing change in a high-pressure environment
How resilient are today’s lawyers and how can people still operate effectively when legal teams are being stretched in all directions? Members of our panel give their views
The new old-boy networks are digital and diverse, so attend to your alumni
Given how much lawyers bang on about how law is a people business, not investing time in formalising a sophisticated alumni network is a rookie error.
Can the UK get a long Article 50 delay without taking part in the European elections? Yes.
Cambridge EU law professor Catherine Barnard and Oxford EU law professor Stephen Weatherill set out the feasibility of a significant delay in the Brexit process.
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MIPIM 2019: Eversheds’ head of real estate is Bertie Briton stuck in a queue
Let’s begin at the end. I have seen the future, and it is a long queue at Paris, Gare du Nord. All week at MIPIM, Brexit talk had been banned. Mention of it was social death, like flicking bogies into the salad bowl. But (as Leon Trotsky once said of war), you might not be […]
The long read: Six scenarios for disruption in the legal profession
Firms are replacing years of traditional process with new ways of working
The long read: Clydes has enjoyed a charmed global decade, but the UK may present unexpected headaches
Clyde & Co’s recent international growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. Now it is turning its attention back to the UK
Access to justice: how tech is putting justice within reach
As austerity cuts and reforms continue to take chunks out of legal funding, ever-advancing technology provides the opportunity to plug the shortfalls
The long read: Litigation in a modernising China
China’s litigation climate is now more attractive to clients due to greater independence and transparency. It’s creating a raft of opportunities for overseas law firms
How Kirkland became Big Law’s brightest star
Using Global 200 data, The Lawyer reveals which law firms have failed to keep pace with the global market, and what this group’s performance since 2008 can tell us about the future for the world’s top law firms
Two years on from the KWM collapse, the diaspora of partners is managing just fine
The story of the failure of KWM’s UK arm has been well documented, but little has been written about what happened next. How have its alumni fared? And did partners make the right choice in those final weeks?
Elevate roundtable: Tech is only part of the solution when it comes to smarter working
In-house lawyers join a roundtable hosted by The Lawyer and Elevate to discuss the role of AI, collaboration and streamlining processes to create efficiencies
European Awards winners: How networks triumphed through strength in numbers
Networks which bring lawyers together globally are thriving. How are the winners and shortlisted networks in our European Awards expanding their offering to improve cross-border collaboration?
Williams Lea Tag roundtable: Time to rethink the way we work
As competition bites, our panel discusses how firms can cut costs, retain talented lawyers and use technology to retain clients
Freshfields need not fear yet: Kirkland’s major target for associate hires is Linklaters
In the past few years, Kirkland & Ellis has recruited heavy-hitters from the likes of Linklaters, Freshfields, Weil Gotshal & Manges and Ropes & Gray. But have their associates followed?
All for one: DLA Piper’s cyber insurance dispute with Hiscox will force firms to present a united front
DLA Piper’s paralysing 2017 cyber-attack is every managing partner’s worst nightmare, and the firm’s dispute with its insurer shows the legacy can outlast the initial damage. There will be three outcomes from DLA’s experience.
Supreme Court upholds NCLAT judgement ruling that insolvency proceedings may be invoked against corporate guarantor before proceeding against the principal debtor
On 11 February 2019, the Supreme Court dismissed the Civil Appeal bearing No. 1484 of 2019 filed by Rai Bahadur Shree Ram and Company Pvt. Ltd. (the shareholder and promoter of Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited) and affirmed the landmark judgment passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the matter of Ferro Alloys […]
Guernsey’s new substance requirements – application to the funds industry
Like other offshore jurisdictions, Guernsey has implemented legislative economic substance requirements, which came into force on 1 January 2019, to meet a commitment to address concerns raised by the EU Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation that Guernsey’s corporate tax system could facilitate offshore structures aimed at attracting profits which do not reflect real […]
Dispute resolution lawyers stress importance of board minutes in regulatory investigations
By Mathew Newman, Alex Horsbrugh-Porter, Sandie Lyne, Michael Rogers Today Guernsey dispute resolution specialists Michael Rogers and Sandie Lyne presented to the NED forum on the topic of regulatory investigations, providing advice on strategies and protocols which non-executive directors should consider when an investigation is underway. In particular, the talk highlighted why keeping board minutes […]
Trade secrets in Slovenia
The new Trade Secrets Act will enter into force on 20 April, introducing further clarity to Slovenian legislation with a renewed definition of business secrets. The new Act comprehensively regulates business secrets, as it uniformly defines the concept of a business secret – which was, until now, regulated in several sector-specific acts. In the event […]
Cross-border transactions with related parties on the tax radar in 2019
By Branimir Rajsic The Serbian Tax Administration (the “TA”) recently issued the annual plan on tax audits for 2019 (“Plan”), published on the TA’s website. According to the Plan, the focus will be on the following: taxpayers incorporated by non-residents with significant related-party transactions, in particular control of the application of double taxation treaty provisions, taxpayers […]
Doing business in Russia
Let us introduce you this ‘Doing Business in Russia’ publication prepared by GRATA International law firm in Moscow. The information in the brochure is based on theoretical and practical information available as of April 2019. The content of this brochure is intended for foreign businessmen and companies seeking to do business in Russia.
English court refuses permission to turn over witness statements and disclosure documents to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation
By Robin Henry, Jean-Martin Louw In ACL Netherlands BV & Ors v Lynch & Hussain [2019] EWHC 249 (Ch), the High Court has recently declined a party’s request for permission to disclose witness statements and other documents obtained in the course of ongoing UK proceedings. Such permission had been sought in order to comply with a subpoena […]
Pooling resources and risk: Key considerations for retail joint ventures
By James Crayton, Gwendoline Davies To survive – even thrive – in uncertain times and in a challenging market, retailers need to be open-minded to opportunities for improving efficiency and targeting growth. One option that many high street names are choosing in the current market is the joint venture. Retail joint ventures – practical considerations […]
Debt capital markets 2019
By David Lopez, Adam E Fleisher, Julian Cardona 1. What types of debt securities offerings are typical, and how active is the market? The most common debt securities offerings in the Portuguese market consist of bonds, notes, covered bonds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit. In general, debt securities in Portugal are issued by corporates […]
Busy lenders’ round-up – April 2019
By Deborah Sheldon The latest news and developments in retail mortgage lending and regulation. This month in summary: News Concerns over discrimination in the private rented sector Innovation in the private rental sector Housing Committee report calls for reform of leasehold in England and Wales Tax bills drive second charge lending surge Increase to FOS […]
FCA business plan 2019/2020 – an overview
By Michael Ruck On 17 April 2019, the FCA issued its Business Plan for 2019/2020 which sets out the regulator’s key priorities for the coming 12 months. We’ve prepared a brief overview of the plan to give you a quick idea of how the changes will affect your firm in practice over the next year. […]
Direct marketing and consent FAQs | GDPR periscope series
By Emma Erskine-Fox, Brian Craig Direct marketing questions continue to befuddle marketers and data practitioners alike. Whilst marketing success and GDPR compliance are not mutually exclusive, the interplay between different pieces of legislation can make this a confusing area. A year after marketing consents were refreshed, below we answer four of our most commonly-received marketing […]