Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas provided advice to Regasificadora del Pacifico S.A.S. regarding the design and construction of a regasification facility in Buga, as well as the structuring and negotiation of contracts to get an FSU for receiving liquefied natural gas in Buenaventura Bay.

Alison Vetrini joined McElroy Deutsch’s Philadelphia office as of counsel in the litigation and insurance services practice group on September 4.

The 2025 Global 200 report ranks law firms by revenue and profits, primarily focusing on U.S. and U.K. firms. Despite Asia, especially China, representing nearly 60% of the world’s population, many large law firms are retreating from this market. Why is that?

While the total number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals has declined this year, the volume of mega deals has surged. Consequently, more lucrative work is being concentrated in a select group of about 11 elite law firms, which have advised on five or more of the 50 largest deals announced by September 10.

Clients are increasingly interested in alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), but many law firms are not meeting this demand, according to a recent legal industry report from BigHand, which surveyed around 800 lawyers worldwide. A law firm leader noted that differing objectives between clients and firms may contribute to this disconnect. Despite client interest, law firms…

Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft has appointed Wesley Misson as co-managing partner alongside Patrick Quinn, following the departure of more than 40 lawyers to competitors this year. The firm aims to maintain its position while projected revenues exceed $600 million.

Reed Smith revealed on Friday that it had leased a new office in Atlanta for a period of 12 years. The entire eleventh floor of the Ten Twenty Spring office tower, which opened earlier this year, will be occupied by the new office. According to a corporate leader, its location could help with recruitment and…

Midsize companies are cutting general counsel compensation, while smaller firms are willing to pay more to retain top talent. According to John Gilmore of BarkerGilmore, general counsels with experience in complex cross-border compliance and international negotiations are highly sought after.

The firm was established following the merger of Schulte Roth & Zabel and McDermott Will & Emery, and according to sources, it hopes to expand to 250–300 attorneys in the capital of the United Kingdom.

Paramount announced late Thursday that Makan Delrahim has been appointed as its Chief Legal Officer. Delrahim, who previously held senior legal roles in the first Trump administration, helped Skydance Media with its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global earlier this year. The merged entity will operate under the Paramount name.