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UK’s Elite Law Firms Face Profit Flatline amid US Expansion Challenges

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The boom days for London’s Big Law firms may be drawing to a close, according to a Financial Times report indicating that profits are stagnating and a combination of intense competition from US-based competitors, rising costs, together with a slowdown in deals is having a bottom-line impact. London’s “magic circle” law firms, namely Clifford Chance, […]

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Gold-Plated Barristers In Australian Iron Ore Battle

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Hancock legal battle in WA Supreme Court

In this high-stakes legal battle, Wright Prospecting is poised to challenge Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting empire over royalties and ownership of the lucrative Hope Downs mine. The trial features a formidable team of barristers, including three silks and three juniors, delving into the details of a partnership agreement while presenting explosive evidence that could reshape the mining landscape. As the civil trial unfolds in Western Australia’s Supreme Court, discover the prominent figures involved, the contentious claims, and the potential multimillion-dollar implications.

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UK Law Firms Lead The Gender-Friendly Times Law List . . But Women Lawyers Remain Sceptical

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Law firms featured highly in The Times’ list of the best gender-friendly law firms in the UK, with eight firms listed in the top 50 in the Times list but another survey indicates that there is wide skepticism about most law firms’ well-intentioned efforts to achieve gender equality. The businesses and firms in The Times

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Law Firms in the Crosshairs: How Did Cybercriminals Exploit Their Data Transfer System?

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Reports indicate that the personal data of numerous clients from three major law firms in the United States might have been compromised due to a large-scale global data breach. Last month, Kirkland & Ellis, K&L Gates, and Proskauer Rose, along with 50 other multinational corporations, were targeted by a ransomware group known as Clop, which

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From Defendant to Plaintiff: Musk Turns the Tables, Sues Wachtell Lipton for Bonus Fee Controversy in Twitter Deal

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His company, X Corp., has filed a lawsuit against renowned law firm Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz over a controversial $90 million fee related to the Twitter acquisition. The lawsuit alleges ethical violations and exploitation of Twitter’s vulnerable position during the deal.

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