by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Interviews, Latest News
An interview with Michael Tétreault Schilling of ENSafrica, Africa’s largest law firm By Julia Foresman To learn more about what is happening on the ground in Africa we interviewed Africa expert Michael Tétreault Schilling, an executive at ENSafrica in Mauritius to...
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In a desperate attempt to meet increasing client demands law firms are running the risk of damaging their reputations, according to a recent report by Steven Vaughan of Birmingham University. According to Vaughan, three quarters of the lawyers surveyed by Birmingham...
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In an unprecedented move, a South African court has begun hearings to determine if gold miners suffering from lung diseases they claim to have contracted because of their job can proceed with a class action lawsuit against the industry. The suit targets AngloGold...
by Kevin Livingston | Big Deals, Featured Article, Latest News
TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG (”TRUMPF”) has concluded a EURO 300m syndicated loan with the assistance of Hengeler Mueller. The new credit line replaces existing financing arrangements. TRUMPF is a leading global hightechnology company and produces machine tools, lasers and...
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Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the International Bar Association in Vienna that, when it comes to business and human rights, corporate lawyers have a higher duty than simply meeting client needs and expectations. Annan was speaking alongside John Ruggie,...