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TLT and LegalSifter combine AI and legal advice in contract negotiation solution

TLT has partnered with LegalSifter to launch a “combined intelligence” solution for contract negotiation for in-house legal, procurement and operations teams. This world’s first solution will dramatically increase the speed and efficiency of contract reviews and business transactions, and minimise risks inherent in the negotiation process. The solution combines powerful artificial intelligence technology from LegalSifter […]

Wolf Theiss continues support for Women’s Entrepreneurship Foundation

Wolf Theiss has completed its first year of partnership with the Women’s Entrepreneurship Foundation (Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet) and Black Swan Fund in Poland and announced plans for closer cooperation as part of the international law firm’s commitment to supporting development and social capital among women. During the first year of the collaborative effort with the […]

LK Shields advises CareChoice on acquisition of Knightsbridge Care Village

LK Shields advised CareChoice, one of Ireland’s leading nursing home operators, on its acquisition of the Knightsbridge Care Village in Trim, from Barchester UK. As well as a 117-bed Nursing Home, the Knightsbridge Care Village consists of a Primary Care Centre and a number of independent living units. The acquisition of Knightsbridge brings the total […]

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