IBA: UK's plans to become AI hub could present opportunities for law firms

Chancellor envisions the UK as the 'next Silicon Valley'

Lawsuit accuses US law firm of wiring over a million dollars to scammers in email hack

The lawyer allegedly transferred money to a non-existent company without verifying the information

Global law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling complete merger

The new firm has 4,000 lawyers across 29 countries, generating combined revenues of $3.5 billion

Homegrown IP stars fly high at Bird & Bird

The promotions come as the firm celebrates 10 years of operating in Australia

Law Squared unveils energy and infrastructure practice

The dedicated practice aims to speed up land access for significant renewable energy projects

JWS picks up new IPT partner for Sydney office

Sophie Dawson has acted for major companies in copyright litigation

Dentons US and Boies Schiller face lawsuit over Senegal power plant contract

The firms allegedly misled a client regarding the enforceability of the contract

US Senate passes bill to make temporary federal judge seats permanent

The bill seeks to stabilize the judiciary and address the increasing workload in specific courts

American Bar Association unveils new resource center for model business corporation act

The platform aims to enhance the understanding and application of corporate law across the US

PROFILES

Joanna Shulman talks about the event that “really changed” the way she thought about creating change

Emma Hearne talks the role of lawyers when power over people’s lives is held by a few

Sarah Barker also discusses what she’ll bring from MinterEllison to her new role at Pollination

Rob Glass also tells us which Coachella acts he was excited for this year

FEATURES

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'