Herbert Smith Freehills

Simpson Thacher, HSF to launch Luxembourg offices in private capital push

Luxembourg is a key European centre for funds work

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America thirst: Brit lawyers hunt for mergers to tap into booming US market

City legal firms have long wanted a share of the world’s largest fee pool, but Trump’s win has made an American tie-up look even more appealing

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HSF leaders: Kramer Levin merger ‘just the start’ for US ambitions

Texas expansion ‘on the agenda’ amid energy and private equity growth plans

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Herbert Smith Freehills boss champions WFH: Doing the school run twice a week ‘is life-changing for families’

Justin D’Agostino: 'People do want to be at home and are performing strongly when they’re working from home'

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'If the team sees me leaving at 1 o’clock in the afternoon…it’s good messaging'

HSF’s Rebecca Maslen-Stannage on battling M&A law’s long-hours ‘mythology’

The Anglo-Australian law firm's chair on fighting the 'mythology' of presenteeism, and why juniors should 'speak up and take risks'

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The United Arab Emirates has not enforced Western sanctions on Russia and is also willing to give visas to Russians, making it an attractive option for companies transferring staff out of the country

Allen & Overy launches Dubai hub for ex-Russia staff

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a key base for Russia-focused finance firms

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Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, HSA’s chair, said increasing pay was the right move even if the global economy falters

HSF’s chair backs pay rise despite recession fears: ‘You can’t just batten down the hatches’

Law firm boss says high salaries make sense even if recession hits as £120k offer puts pressure on others to follow

For partners and staff at international law firms in Russia a once comfortable existence has been turned upside down by Putin’s attack on Ukraine and the subsequent western backlash

Russian lawyers rush to set up new firms amid exodus and fears for future

Moscow lawyers scramble to set up new firms amid western exodus

Filippo Modulo, managing partner at Chiomenti

Revealed: Emea’s top private equity and financing lawyers

Kirkland, Freshfields, Weil, and Clifford Chance partners feature in the annual deal rankings