The Global Legal Post

Former Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB has filed a $1bn claim against a Hong Kong-based corporate services provider for alleged fraud. Read the full story on Global Legal Post here: https://lnkd.in/ewUXcmhX #legalnews #bvi #legalupdates

From video games to VWs, Linklaters’ IP lawyers Pauline Debré, Christopher Bolko Ehlgen, Katherine Berry and Laetitia Nicolazzi look back at this year’s key IP cases across Europe and identify what to watch out for in 2025. Read their commentary here: https://lnkd.in/eR_tm5BJ #legalupdates #iplaw

It is with deep respect that I file my final report on the work of the International Bar Association president, Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, as she concludes her term of office. Few IBA presidents have left such a lasting impression on the organisation as she has, following in the footsteps of the late Fernando Pombo, one of the founders of her firm, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, who also led the IBA with distinction. Arpón de Mendívil has arguably matched the work of Dianna Kempe, the first female IBA president to hold the role. She has won the respect of Mark Stephens CBE and Anne Ramberg - not easily done - and stressed the importance of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute. She has worked harmoniously with Mark Ellis and the IBA staff to elevate the IBA platform, hosting two successful annual conferences in Paris and Mexico. Under her leadership, and thanks to Sara Carnegie's work, the IBA was rightly recognised at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards for its work on gender diversity in law. Almudena has been the ambassador that international lawyers have needed, putting Spanish lawyers in the spotlight of the global profession. Hers is a Hispanic success that demands recognition. She has once again shown that women lawyers can reach the pinnacle of their profession alongside pioneering figures like Christina Blacklaws (she/her), Lise Lotte Hjerrild, Carola van den Bruinhorst, and others. My piece for the Global Legal Post is below. https://lnkd.in/djp5BViH

“I tend to be proudest of the last deal I worked on, it is always good to close a deal, particularly in the current age of ever-increasing anti-trust and regulatory scrutiny." After 26 years at Weil, 24 as its London managing partner, private equity and M&A specialist Mike Francies retires at the end of the month. In this interview with John Malpas, he reflects on shaping Weil’s City practice, the rise of private equity, and passing the torch to new leadership. #interview #deals #legalnews https://lnkd.in/eSMExwtn

The Serious Fraud Office has charged five men including former CEO Pragnesh Modhwadia in relation to the collapse of Axiom Ince and the alleged improper use of more than £60m of client money #legalnews #axiomince #sfo #fraud Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eX7VXuJE

Skadden and Davis Polk are among a clutch of law firms called in for Catalent's $16.5bn acquisition by Novo Nordisk's controlling shareholder, a deal that will help the maker of blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy build manufacturing capacity #legalnews #acquisitions #pharmanews Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eMgZRKDj

Top 15 US firm Jones Day has promoted 37 lawyers to partner in its latest round, a step down on the 51 and 45 who made the grade in the last two years #legalnews #lawfirms Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dwtTVGiz

M&A dealmakers in the US are optimistic that Donald Trump’s election win in November will boost deal activity next year, according to a new report from A&O Shearman #legalnews #lawfirms #Mergers Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d3khYT4T

Legal superinfluencers "have mastered LinkedIn to such a degree that their personal influence outstrips their entire firm’s corporate page". So writes Simon P MARSHALL in his latest article for GLP. "These professionals are reshaping the way law firms interact online, blending personal branding with corporate growth," he explains. He draws on research by his firm, TBD Marketing Ltd, to reveal that "the top five individual influencers have as much combined influence as the top 11 law firms". Read Simon's article, which also provides a "roadmap to success", here: https://lnkd.in/gRbt8RTQ #legalmarketing #lawfirmmarketing #linkedin #linkedininfluencers #UK

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has unveiled plans to open an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through a link-up with former associate attorney Khalid AlArfaj, who is expected to rejoin the firm as a partner #lawfirms #legalnews Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dHBKqpnY