Nov 11, 2024 · Anglo-Australian firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and New York-based Kramer Levin have agreed to merge in what the two sides describe as a “bold, strategic move”.

Pogust Goodhead has confirmed it will conduct a redundancy consultation, in what the class action specialist described as an “incredibly difficult” decision.

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Aug 28, 2024 · London’s legal community has been called to support trainee solicitors impacted by the impending closure of a US firm’s London office, identified as Armstrong Teasdale.

Sep 30, 2024 · Boston midsize firm Burns & Levinson is closing down, following raids by Am Law 100 rivals. Managing partner Paul Mastracola confirmed the closure in a statement published on the firm’s website last Friday (27 September), saying it would “continue in the short term and then will engage in an orderly wind down of its operations”.

The UK arms of two prominent US class action law firms – Keller Postman UK and Lanier Longstaff Hedar & Roberts – have merged to form a new outfit, KP Law, which is owned by litigation funder Asertis.

Jan 15, 2024 · In part one of this look ahead, I discussed how Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling’s transatlantic merger will likely shape industry trends in the US, UK and Europe.Now we turn our attention to the rest of the world, starting with Asia – …

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