by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Interviews, Latest News
As litigation lags ADR experts are pushing for greater adoption of mediation. In some European countries litigation can take a decade Interview with Alexander Oddy, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP By Ellen Hayes Alexander Oddy was instrumental in putting together...
by Julia Foresman | Featured Article, Latest News
By Lauren Biszewski, Esq. Four major internet companies have signed a landmark “code of conduct” aimed fighting hate speech in the EU. In an effort to combat racism and xenophobia across Europe, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube have pledged to take...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has opened its eighth European office, launching a Zurich outpost that will have a focus on high-stakes disputes. The litigation firm’s new base will be led by former Novartis group general counsel Thomas Werlen and will...
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Pillsbury announced May 23 that the firm had opened an office in Hong Kong as part of a long-term expansion strategy in Asia. The firm previously announced its intention to open in Hong Kong after applying for license in March. Finance Partner Paul Jebely will serve...
by Mariana Dardengo | Featured Article, Latest News
By Mariana Dardengo When Paul Hastings recently announced the opening of a beachhead in Sao Paulo Brazil the timing probably could not have been worse. Brazil has seen three straight quarters of economic decline and the future does not look bright for the country,...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
Chadbourne & Parke is currently advising Southern Cross Group on its acquisition of Petrobras Chile Distribución Ltda. (PCD) from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras). PCD owns 279 service stations, as well as eight fuel distribution terminals, operations in 11...