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Paul Weiss Recruit Three Sidley Austin Partners in Finance Sector

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Paul Weiss has added to its New York finance practice by hiring three finance partners from Sidley Austin. He has advised on financing transactions ranging from US$20 million to over US$15 billion, including syndicated and privately placed financings, recurring revenue-based facilities, financings marketed in the United States for the acquisition of European and Asian targets.

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Australian Law News – Death of Prominent Former Law Society of NSW President Maurie Stack

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Jennifer Ball Statement on Maurie Stack OAM Maurie Stack OAM   I was saddened to learn today of the death overnight of prominent lawyer and former President of the Law Society of NSW, Maurie Stack OAM. In addition to being a giant of the law, based on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Maurie provided

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Legal AI – Soxton AI Emerges From Stealth With $2.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding, Transforming How Startups Access Legal Support

Soxton Disrupts the Traditional Billable Hour By Combining AI and Attorneys to Provide Accessible, Affordable Legal Solutions NEW YORK-Soxton, an AI-native law firm and legal solution automating and democratizing access to early-stage legal services, today emerged from stealth with $2.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Moxxie Ventures, with participation from Strobe,

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Todd Walker Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Growth, Clarity and Local Strength

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Queenstown/Wānaka, New Zealand — Leading Central Otago law firm Todd Walker (formerly TODD & WALKER Law) is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity, unveiling a new name, visual style and website that embody the firm’s continued evolution and commitment to clarity, connection and trusted legal expertise. The brand update marks a

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NZ Law – Bell Gully Collect Top Law Firm Awarre in Lexology Index Awards

01 December 2025 Torrin Crowther Bell Gully has been awarded the New Zealand Country Award at the 2025 Lexology Index Awards (formerly known as the Who’s Who Legal Awards), held in London on 27 November.  We were recognised for our leadership in the New Zealand market, based on exceptional performance among the many firms Lexology

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Legal AI News – Sheppard Mullin Partner with Legora

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has announced a new partnership with Legora. The integration marks a major milestone in the firm’s multi-year innovation strategy – one that combines leading technology, data partnerships, and responsible governance to drive measurable impact.  From pilot to practice   The decision to partner with Legora follows a rigorous competitive pilot

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Class Action filed against Transpower and Omexom following massive Northland power failure

Compensation sought for negligent power outage estimated to have cost businesses tens of millions of dollars A class action has been filed against Transpower, the state-owned electricity grid operator, and its lines maintenance contractor, Omexom arising out of a major power outage which occurred in June 2024. The class action seeks to recover losses on behalf

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Tragic Death in New Zealand of Talented DC Lawyer

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Kellam Conover, 44, the Washington DC-based lawyer who tragedly died this week climbing Mount Cook in New Zealand’s South Island, was a talented appellate lawyer and held a desire to ultimately teach law. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Dartmouth College, Conover built a reputation as a formidable litigator in high-stakes commercial and product

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SEO For Lawyers: 4 Tips For Success

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Souce: The eDigital Company Today, the modern client’s journey often begins with a search engine. For legal practices, establishing a robust online presence is no longer a luxury but a fundamental component of a successful marketing strategy. A foundational element of this strategy is a deep understanding of legal SEO. This specialized discipline focuses on

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Weil Gotshal’s New Counsel Class Introduced

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, recently shortened its partnership track to 7.5 years to attract top talent. Partner compensation is collaborative, without origination credits, and was revised in 2024 to prioritize client relationship expansion based on internal reviews. The firrm has 1200 lawyers and 280 partners across three continents. This week the firm announced its

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