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More A&O Shearman Partner Exits Revealed With Departures in London, Dubai and D.C.

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 17:48

A&O has lost at least 13 lawyers in recent months, including a four-lawyer Dubai team that includes two partners, a three-partner antitrust team in the U.S., a London structured finance partner and at least five European counsels. 

      
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Clifford Chance Partner to Lead Three-Lawyer Launch of Ashurst's First Africa Office in Morocco

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 16:10

Morocco is attracting international law firms as they compete for work on energy and infrastructure projects, some driven by preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

      
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The UK Top 50 Ranked by PEP: Gap Widens Between Top and Bottom of Equity

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 13:15

The gap between the average top and bottom of equity across the U.K.'s biggest law firms is now wider than ever.

      
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Hogan Lovells Taps Paul Hastings for London Private Equity Partner Duo

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:30

The news comes days after two partners in China left Paul Hastings, again for Hogan Lovells.

      
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Pinsent Masons, Bird & Bird Hire Energy And Infrastructure Partners in Australia

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 11:45

Pinsent's growth strategy centres on the energy transition.

      
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The Billable Hour is Here to Stay, But Clients Demand More Transparent Billing Options

Law news - Tue, 09/16/2025 - 01:40

Panelists at TechLaw.Fest in Singapore also cautioned against over-reliance on artificial intelligence, warning against a culture of "cognitive laziness."

      
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The UK Top 50: Steady Revenue Growth Fails to Deliver PEP Hikes

Law news - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 14:55

The latest revenue chart shows how steady rises in revenue and profit have not translated into strong PEP for the country's largest firms.

      
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