While a firm’s reputation for quality and technical expertise still matter, clients are increasingly looking for law firms willing to invest in building long-term trusted relationships and a deep understanding of their business operations. At the same time, the ongoing disruptions in the legal market are resulting in renewed pricing and competitive pressures. These are …
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2020 State of the Legal Market in Europe: Opportunities for Firms Willing to Adapt and Invest
Law firms across Europe had just one major challenge to overcome earlier this year: determining how to succeed in the post-Brexit market. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic soon topped their list of challenges. To explore how European firms are addressing these twin pressures, Thomson Reuters examined extensive data from Sharplegal and Peer Monitor for the …
New Brexit and European Resources on Practical Law and Westlaw Edge UK
To help users stay ahead of new European Union and country-specific legislation and developments, Thomson Reuters today announced Brexit, EU and EU member state enhancements on Practical Law, plus a Divergence Tracker feature on Westlaw Edge UK. Practical Law’s team of expert lawyer-editors collaborated with leading European lawyers and law firms to deliver maintained Practical …
Brexit, Cuba & Trademarks
Brexit and Cuba may be oceans apart, but they share one common issue: a potential disruption of trademarks in both markets. Jeffrey Greene, a trademark partner with Fenwick & West discusses what issues need to be aware of if they are doing business or plan on doing business there.
UK votes out: après nous, le déluge
On June 24, 2016, the EU referendum result was announced, with a majority of voters deciding that the UK should leave the EU. Once the government notifies the European Council that the UK has decided to leave the EU, the two-year period for the negotiation for exit under Article 50 of the Treaty of the …
Would a “Brexit” Be Bad News for London’s Bankers and Lawyers?
Would a “Brexit” – a British exit from the European Union – be bad news for London’s bankers and lawyers? A capacity crowd from the legal and financial industries gathered in Thomson Reuters auditorium in Canary Wharf in London on April 20 to debate the motion. To date, a number of high-profile figures – including …
