Mergers & Acquisitions
Outpaced in the innovation race: Howrey demise teaches lessons in change
The recent dissolution of Howrey LLP has been a troubling tale for major law firms. Matt Packer finds out what can be learned from the ambitious partnership’s rise and fall...  »
Time for worldwide HR laws?
In his latest blog, Matt Packer asks what new research by the International Bar Association could mean for corporate hiring strategies and legal business...  »
LSO in 2010 and 2011: prestige and progress
Widespread acceptance and growth have underpinned the legal services outsourcing sector in 2010. But which trends are likely to emerge from its activities during 2011? Matt Packer examines some new in....  »
View from the commentary box on Liverpool FC’s courtroom challenge
Controversy over the ownership of Liverpool Football Club may well have made waves in the tabloids. But what messages did the case offer on corporate governance and the law? Andrew Nixon of Thomas Egg....  »
Law firms and government: calm in a crisis?
We have yet to see what impact the coalition government will have on law firms operating in the UK, says Nabarro LLP’s Nicole Paradise...  »
A return to stability for mergers and acquisitions?
Some industry specialists are predicting an increase in merger and acquisition activity in 2010. But, asks Ernst & Young’s Rhys Phillip, how much of this is substantiated and how much is wishful....  »
Europe's Court of Justice, in-house lawyers and the death of privilege
A new European ruling on competition matters has shaken the business community and dismayed lawyers. Matt Packer’s latest blog looks at the background to the case concerned and finds out how its out....  »
Crunch time: managing legal compliance in the UK
Enforcement of regulations has reached pandemic proportions – and financial reporting legislation is being added to and strengthened all the time. In-house legal departments need to keep on top of t....  »
Junior lawyers, LSO and the value chain
As junior lawyers find it harder to take on corporate client work, Matt Packer’s new blog explains how the legal services outsourcing sector could help them build their skills...  »
Are general counsel the managers of the future?
General counsel must prove that they are adding value to their companies as legal affairs and long-term strategies combine, a Nabarro survey shows...  »