best examples in legal work
© Getty ImagesStandout Mayer Brown: WINNER Originality: 8; Leadership: 8; Impact: 8; Total: 24 The firm launched a “technology general counsel in residence” programme in early 2023, in which an...
Germany’s budget crisis threatens chipmaking ambitions
Germany’s budget crisis could affect plans to hand out billions of euros in government subsidies to chip companies, potentially stymying its hopes of playing a significant role in the global...
Top legal practitioners who lead in their fields
Take 10 highly skilled practice lawyers and you will find still more different ways to shine in legal expertise. From financial and litigation skills to pioneering digital technology, the FT...
Law firms feel chill from affirmative action ruling
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.If the Supreme Court ruling in June against affirmative action at US...
When is a loan not a loan? Thames Water edition
One thing to start: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the second-biggest investor in UK bank Barclays, is slashing its stake by dumping roughly £510mn in shares. Details here.Welcome to Due Diligence,...
Legal ‘change makers’ ambitious for impact
The initial focus when a law firm brings in innovations is on new tech and teams — often with unusual spellings to signal novelty. But the changes would not take...
US Supreme Court cases risk weakening standards
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is the FT’s US financial editorLike most countries, the US...
How big should a US law firm be? Plus: top 35 innovative firms
How big is big enough for a law firm? And how long before generative AI fundamentally changes its business model? These are the two standout questions preoccupying many US law...
Specialist lawyers lead cyber counterattack
As cyber attacks escalate, companies are increasingly turning to lawyers to help them trace stolen money, negotiate with hackers and, in some cases, take attackers to court to recover stolen...
Airbus might need state backing for new plane, says chief
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