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May 10, 2016

Clifford Chance, BLP and Clyde & Co among firms named in latest Panama Papers leak
A raft of international law firms have been named in a database of documents from the Panama Papers leak involving law firm Mossack Fonseca

Eversheds plans to double financial services consulting revenue as it adds senior hire
Firm aims to double revenue and boost headcount by more than 50% in its financial service consulting arm

Weil hires HSF London private equity head
Real estate specialist James MacArthur will join the US firm's London office

Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Latham & Watkins in contention for Transatlantic Legal Awards
Legal Week teams up with The American Lawyer to host transatlantic awards alongside general counsel summit on 7 June

Dealmaker: Travers Smith's Adrian West on Ridley Scott, McDonald's and his love of lycra
Having just advised on Hotel Chocolat's float, the Travers Smith corporate partner is this week's Dealmaker.

Fifth Ashurst partner quits for Goodwin Procter in Frankfurt
US firm returns to Ashurst's Frankfurt office to pick up tax partner Heiko Penndorf

Innovation and the search for efficiency in regulatory compliance

Across the globe, boardrooms are facing rising regulatory floodwaters - and the inclement conditions look set to continue. This Legal Week Intelligence report, in association with Pinsent Masons, surveyed general counsel, in-house lawyers and compliance personnel, with 73% expecting their business’s compliance spend to rise over the next five years.

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Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources

A comparison of the US, EU and Hong Kong margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives
In 2016 we have seen final margin regulations in the US, a proposal from Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the final draft Regulatory Technical Standards from the European Supervisory Authorities. This briefing looks at the key differences across jurisdictions.
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