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March 4, 2016

Eversheds in Singapore merger talks
UK firm in discussions about tie-up with 56-lawyer Singapore firm Harry Elias

Exits continue at Irwin Mitchell as trio of partners quit
London employment head and two litigation partners resign from Irwin Mitchell's business legal services division

KWM litigator Hilton Mervis to leave the firm for Arnold & Porter
King & Wood Mallesons veteran litigator is leaving the firm for Arnold & Porter in London, becoming the latest in a string of partner exits

Am Law 100: Revenues edge up at Mayer Brown; Locke Lord sees 40% revenue jump
Revenue at Mayer Brown climbs to $1.23bn with PEP hitting $1.56m

More in-house lawyers are logging their hours. Should you?
A rising tide of in-house lawyers are marking their time sheets

‘The atmosphere at Kirkland is not for everyone’ – why are so many partners leaving the firm's City office?
Former partners delve into the reasons behind the recent seven-partner walkout in London and discuss the culture in the office

Want Greater Productivity? Look East for Lean Working

Today’s legal services market is extremely challenging. In addition to increasing competition, clients are seeking greater value for their money and are more focused than ever on managing risk.

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Five questions about France’s new health-related class action law
A new law enacted on 26 January has enlarged the scope of class action litigation in France to include health-related claims. The provisions are expected to come into force before 1 July this year - this Latham & Watkins briefing tackles five key questions about the new law.
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