Special report: CIS – power change
With a traditionally strong energy market hit by political instability, CIS nations are diversifying into green energy. Will law firms do the same?
China: one partnership, many systems
President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Britain has supposedly opened a “golden era” in the relationship between the countries.
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Partner rewards in the new China
China’s top firms are moving into their second phase of development, which means finding better ways to serve clients and remunerate star partners.
In-house interview: Royal British Legion GC Luke Joannou
A key player in the Poppies in the Moat installation, Royal British Legion GC Luke Joannou has also had to grapple with issues including data protection law changes and protecting the brand’s image.
Hot 100 alumni: Tim Lord QC, Brick Court Chambers
Brick Court Chambers’ Tim Lord QC appeared in the Hot 100 2013 for his work in taking Barclays to task over Libor-fixing claims.
Special report: Portugal’s M&A false starts
Portugal’s lawyers have been busy this year on a number of big deals, but not all have succeeded. Why?
Star legal writers: Employment
Substance misuse in the workplace, female board representation and the UK pension reforms are all discussed in this week’s top briefings coverage from the employment sector
Motor drive: Bulgaria special report
Bulgaria is a vibrant car components and business process outsourcing centre, while its IT and telecoms sectors are catching the eye of investors too.
In-house interview: Ocado executive director, legal and business affairs, Neill Abrams
He’s the go-to legal guy for online grocer Ocado but, given the company’s significant growth, Neill Abrams has had to start thinking like a businessman.