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Congratulations to LegalTechnology Hub Hub on joining forces with Legal Tech Consultants and expanding into full-service consulting! This strategic move will undoubtedly enhance their service offerings and provide greater value to the legal tech community. Exciting times ahead for the industry! #LegalTech #LegalInnovation

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Our 81st edition of Law Firm Partner Moves in London has now been released! In addition to the 80 partner moves in May and June 2024, this edition includes a summary of the first half of 2024, which saw a total of 265 moves – up on the 257 we saw last year, and 7% higher than the five-year average for the same period – (248). The most prolific hirers in the first half of 2024 were: Simmons & Simmons (12) Kirkland & Ellis (11) Pinsent Masons (9) Charles Russell Speechlys (8) King & Spalding (7) McDermott Will & Emery (7) Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (7) DLA Piper (6) White & Case LLP (6) Paul Hastings (5) Perkins Coie LLP (5) RPC (5) The firms with the highest partner attrition in the first half of 2024 were: Deloitte Legal (7) Linklaters (7) Paul Hastings (7) Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP (5) EY Law (5) Goodwin (5) Read our full analysis in the latest edition of Law Firm Partner Moves in London here: https://lnkd.in/exTH4zbm #London #lawfirm #legal #partnership #law #recruitment

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Legal director Patrick Delas has contributed an article to Issue 3 of Private Client Business that examines the conflict between Anglo-Saxon freedom of testamentary disposition and continental systems of fixed inheritance rights. Find out more at the below link: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g235EV_Y #FrenchLaw

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Is the future of law firms centred around artificial intelligence (AI) transformation? We asked our team of legal technology thought leaders to discuss this question. The verdict was nuanced - AI offers power but also risks. The key? Read our new blog to find out 👉 https://bit.ly/4cdUfrB #legaltech #digitaltransformation #aitransformation

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Thank you to Law360 for interviewing me and my partner, tech law genius Joel Harrison at Gibson Dunn on the EU AI Act. Artificial intelligence constitutes a transformative shift in our lives and a massive challenge for lawyers! But what is life without a challenge? #artificialintelligence #eulaw #echr #esg #internationallaw #internationalarbitration #regulation #onlineplatform #eulitigation

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The legal industry is seeing significant shifts in pricing, as leading UK firms have raised their hourly rates by 40% in just five years. This development underscores the sector’s response to inflationary pressures, rising costs, and increased demand for specialized expertise. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for stakeholders across the legal landscape. #LegalTrends #UKLaw #UK #InflationImpact #LegalSector https://lnkd.in/eH2Zy5zZ

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The Metaverse is a complex matrix of IP products and services and is persistent, infinite, and ever evolving. IP will therefore determine how the Metaverse is created, populated, and experienced, how users can migrate between them, and eventually, leave them.

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Our 80th edition of Law Firm Partner Moves in London is here! This bi-monthly round up contains 83 partner moves - a decrease of 7% on the number of hires we saw during the same period last year (89); however, it remains up by 7% and 13% on the cumulative five-year and ten-year averages - 78 and 73 respectively. The most covetous firm this edition was Kirkland & Ellis, which hired five partners (three laterals), followed by Charles Russell Speechlys, which hired four partners (two laterals). Meanwhile, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Pinsent Masons and TLT LLP hired three partners apiece. Top partner recruiters in London March – April 2024: • Kirkland & Ellis - 5 • Charles Russell Speechlys - 4 • Katten - 3 • Pinsent Masons - 3 • TLT - 3 Linklaters saw the highest attrition losing four laterals this edition. Whilst three of these were to New York headquartered rivals: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (corporate); Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (financial services); and White & Case LLP (corporate), the Magic Circle firm also lost a disputes and regulatory enforcement partner to elite UK disputes boutique Pallas Partners LLP.   Firms with highest attrition in London (laterals only) March – April 2024: • Linklaters - 4 • Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP - 3 • Dechert LLP - 3 • Allen & Overy - 2 • Gateley Legal - 2 • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - 2* • Reed Smith LLP - 2 • Travers Smith - 2 • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - 2 * Both partners exited the firm in 2023. Paul Weiss 2.0 - an abusive relationship with London’s Big Law elite. The past two months have seen Paul Weiss continue its rolling assault on London’s Big Law aristocracy by snatching two more Magic Circle corporate laterals – this time from Linklaters and Clifford Chance respectively. The additional hires mean that last years’ most prolific hirer of lateral partners in London has chalked-up no fewer than 19 laterals since August last year from: Kirkland & Ellis (11); Linklaters (4); Clifford Chance (3) and Ropes & Gray LLP(1). Whilst outside the scope of this publication – which is limited to London partner hires only - it is emblematic of the Wall Street firm’s European ambitions that, in April, it announced its intention to launch its first continental European office with the hire of two Brussels-based anti-trust laterals from Macfarlanes and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP respectively. Also of note in this edition: • 41% of all hires (34) were female. • 25 lawyers (30%) were elevated to partnership from other law firms. • 1 firm hired from in-house: Mayer Brown (from KPMG). Read our full analysis, which details every single move, in our latest edition of the publication of record: https://lnkd.in/exTH4zbm #legalrecruitment #lawyer #biglaw #londonlawyers

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I share my thoughts on what it takes for the IPO market to open up more broadly in this article. “For momentum to be sustainable, capital markets lawyers say recent IPOs need to perform well long after their debut. That's especially so of the technology and biotechnology sector, which is home to many high-risk, but high-reward younger companies. "In order for the IPO market to open up for more companies, we need to see some first-day trading pops that have staying power," said Jeremy Glaser, a partner and co-chair of the venture capital and emerging companies practice at Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC. "Astera Labs is a good example of one that has performed well which sends a good signal to the IPO buyers."  Glaser also cautioned that many other AI-related companies are early stage with little to no revenues. But he said Rubrik, which has $677 million in annual revenue, will be worth watching. "Rubrik has held up so far," Glaser said. "Let's see if it holds the price or, better yet, increases, over the next few weeks and then we will have a better sense if we will have a more robust IPO market in 2024.

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More new content to highlight for Lexis+ Competition - we are very happy to publish two new practice notes, written in partnership with Denis Fosselard and Fiona Garside at Ashurst, in relation to: 1. The EU Research and Development Block Exemption; and 2. The EU Specialisation Block Exemption These practice notes explain the key provisions of the block exemptions and should provide a useful reference tool for competition and commercial lawyers alike when dealing with these types of agreements. Links below (subscription required): The EU Research and Development Block Exemption 2023/1066: https://lnkd.in/ey9X6TE6 The EU Specialisation Block Exemption 2023/1067: https://lnkd.in/efJrbkfJ #competitionlaw #antitrust #blockexemptions #EUlaw #lexisnexis

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Legal and policy discussions about AI are often tied to data protection and privacy: the topics often seem inextricably connected and overlapping but, as this helpful outline from DLA Piper explains (using the GDPR and AI Act as examples), the nexus between relevant/related laws is often nuanced. https://lnkd.in/duNkV_EG #ai #artificialintelligence #law #ailaw #aiact #aia #gpdr #dataprotection #privacy #privacylaw #regulation #data

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I have been quoted in Financial News on the topic of the NQ pay war in London. There are many things that could be said about Freshfields’ pay rise to NQ lawyers and what this means for the rest of the legal market, however one thing is for sure – it feels like we are at a real inflection point in the war for law firm dominance in the London (and global) market, with firms being acutely aware that one mis-step could result in being left behind by their peers. The term ‘magic circle’ has all but had its day and is actively being eschewed by the majority of its members. ‘Global elite’ seems to be the preferred term moving forwards and Freshfields and Linklaters (who have already raised NQ salaries) as well as Clifford Chance, A&O Shearman and Slaughter and May (who are likely, although not guaranteed, to follow) will all wish to be part of this global elite, in some way or another. There are many ramifications of such a significant NQ level pay rise, which we will see play out over the coming weeks and months. But for the moment, the gap between UK and US junior lawyers’ pay has been reduced, which is critical for UK headquartered firms which already have an exceptional global presence but are looking to continue to attract the best talent in London and ultimately look to build their strength and presence in the US. Always interested in views on this (and other) topics – feel free to pop me a DM if you’d like to discuss. #financialnews #harveyandpartners www.harveyandpartners.com

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Want to know the trends in UK Public M&A deals so far in 2024? My corporate colleagues Simon Allport and Nick O'Donnell have contributed to the LexisNexis UK Market Standards Trend Report, Trends in UK Public M&A in H1 2024, which examines the 29 firm offers, 32 possible offers and 8 announcements of formal sale processes and/or strategic reviews. To access the full analysis, please click here (sign-up wall): https://2bird.ly/3SvYXZO hashtag #LexisNexis #LexisNexisUK #PublicMandA #Corporate #Acquisitions #UK #law

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In this short video, White & Case partner Tim Hickman introduces “AI Watch”, our new regulatory tracker which provides insights into the fragmented global regulatory AI landscape. Check it out now to stay ahead of developments! https://ow.ly/nmeG50RQ4gl #AI #regulation #AITracker

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It was great to have the opportunity to be part of the panel put together by Thomson Reuters Institute to review the UK legal market - fantastic insight from the client perspective and plenty of analysis of trends in an ever changing environment. #UKLegalMarket #LawFirms #ThomsonReuters #ESG #Legaltech

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Here’s how you can ace your Hogan Lovells TC application. This report includes 👇 ✅ A successful Hogan Lovells Training Contract application answering the below questions ✅ Our feedback on what makes each answer great plus what could be improved ✅ Recent cases and deals Hogan advised on, and firm news, for you to use in your application ✅ Insights into a candidate experience at a Assessment Centre Questions covered Describe a time when you had to drop everything and really 'raise your game' in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your other commitments? Sustaining a successful and profitable practice requires both commercial awareness and innovative thinking. Tell us about something that you have done that shows you have a strong innovative or entrepreneurial spirit. Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application https://lnkd.in/eSJrejCA

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In this short video, White & Case partner Tim Hickman introduces “AI Watch”, our new regulatory tracker which provides insights into the fragmented global regulatory AI landscape. Check it out now to stay ahead of developments! https://ow.ly/lhNM50RWYXr #AI #regulation #AITracker

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In the competitive realm of international law, Magic Circle law firms continue to set benchmarks for excellence, innovation, and influence. The latest analysis from the Financial Times highlights how these elite firms are navigating the complexities of the global market while maintaining their prestigious positions. This article provides a comprehensive look into their strategies, challenges, and the evolving legal landscape. Staying abreast of such developments is essential for legal professionals and industry observers alike. #MagicCircle #LawFirms #LegalIndustry #GlobalLaw #ProfessionalInsight #UKLaw https://lnkd.in/eKu4CtBZ

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