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The article announces that law firm Harneys has got the Offshore Firm of the Year award at Lawyer Awards 2016.

The article announces that Irish law firm Arthur Cox has got the Irish Firm of the Year at the European Awards of the periodical and A&L Goodbody was named Firm of the Year.

The article presents the views of several offshore law firms including Appleby, DQ Advocates, and Collas Crill on the key issues affecting their businesses such as divestment of fiduciary businesses. Topics discussed include sale of fiduciary businesses with a law firm; increased challenges for businesses based on cost of compliance, increased regulation and a reducing amount of tax planning; and change in the pattern of instructions from onshore referrers and clients.

The article reports that the law firm Dentons has invested a huge amount of resources in its expansion strategy with several mergers in 2015 including with law firms Dacheng in China and McKenna Long & Aldridge in the U.S. and discusses that it could fall victim to its own acquisition success. Topics include views expressed by Dentons' chairman Joe Andrew on the same, and the scale of Dentons' acquisition strategy stated to bring very specific challenges.

The article looks at a research conducted by periodical which shows rise of total net cash rose at law firms in Great Britain. It mentions that law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has shows rise in global turnover and firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) move from a net debt position at the end of 2013-2014 to a net cash position. It presents the views of David Rowe, chief operating officer of BLP, on the rise in profit and tougher financial management.

The article focuses on the rise in mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity in global capital markets which benefits the off shore firms and fuelling their drive for growth in Asia. It mentions that continuation of the trend of firms casting off their fiduciary businesses and the management buyout (MBO) of Appleby's fiduciary arm saw private equity giant Bridgepoint. It also mentions that a chart depicting the top 30 offshore law firms in terms of their partners, lawyers and staff.

The article discusses the condition the legal market of Guernsey, Channel Island, as island was blacklisted by the European Union (EU) due to lack in tax transparency. It mentions that the improvement in workflows in Great Britain has the impact on the island and the listing of initial public offering (IPO) Guernsey closed-ended investment company Toro on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange (CISX). It also mentions that law firms Carey Olsen, Mourant Ozannes and Ogier are working in island.

The article focuses on the growth of European law firms in 2013 and 2014. Topics include the rate of turnover at the largest European law firms, financial performance at European law firms, and the merger and acquisition (M&A) work completed at law firms. Information is provided on the increase in legal activity in the European market in 2014.

The article focuses on the legal sector in Germany in 2014. Topics include the decentralization in the German legal market, the number of international law firms seeking to open offices in the country, and the differences between the legal markets in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich, Germany. Information is provided on the firms Luther, Flick Gocke Schaumburg, and Glade Michel Wirtz.

The article focuses on the Irish economy and legal market in 2013. Topics include the impact of the Irish property collapse on the economy, the foreign investment in the country's private equity market, and the economic recovery of the country. Information is provided on the Irish banking industry.

The article focuses on Gordon Finlayson, general counsel for the media company HBO Europe. Topics include his work on keeping the company compliant with the parent company HBO US, the rights acquisition work he completes, and his drafting of talent and production agreements. Information is provided on the total legal capability of the legal unit and the main external law firms the company employs.

The article focuses on the economic and political conditions in Europe in 2013. Topics include the impact of the global financial crisis on European economies, the status of the European legal market, and the difference between law firm models. Information is provided on the turnover of various law firms.

The article discusses the growth of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) legal market throughout 2012 and 2013, with a focus the increase of law firms from outside the islands' jurisdiction. Topics include the potential impact overseas firms will have on the diversification of the BVI's legal sector, the long-term popularity of the BVI as an offshore market, and the advantages that BVI laws offer in the structuring of corporate vehicles.

The article focuses on the members of the British Queen's Counsel (QC), also known as silks, and discusses why they decided to accept their appointments despite high costs. Topics include the public criticism of the QC appointment process, why some silks feel a sense of duty to become QC members, and the number of silks appointed in 2013.

The article focuses on the legal sector within Ireland in 2013. Topics include the economic recovery in Ireland after the global economic recession, the growth of the country's property sector, and the increase in legal work for Irish firms. Information is provided on the increase in transactional activity.

The article focuses on the top twenty most high-profile British court cases of that will be litigated in 2013. Topics include the British law firms that are engaged as legal representatives in the cases, the impact of the judgments on British law, and the number of international disputes tried in British courts. Information is provided on the increase in bank sell block cases in 2012. INSET: $7bn claim against Deutsche Bank.

The article discusses the issues concerning Civil Code in Russia. According to Murat Akuyev, corporate partner at Clearly Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, they have seen an interesting improvement where a deal under the law tried to compete some of the legal techniques. Meanwhile, Nikolay Solodovnikov, a partner at Pepeliaev Group, states that making a good Civil Code is not only being clever, but understanding the business also matters.

The article reports on the split in the law firm Pestalozzi in Switzerland. It mentions that the firm was formed in 2001 through the merger of Geneva-based Pestalozzi Gmuer & Patry and Lachenal Brechbuhl Cottier Roguet in the same city and Zurich. However, older partners in the first office seceded to form a new firm Lachenal & Le Fort. An overview on culture clash between the firms is also presented.

The article presents an analysis on the trends of offshore law firms as of January 2011 in Great Britain. It presents figures and facts on the practice areas, clients, cases, offices, and headcounts of various offshore law firms including Appleby, Maples and Calder, Mourant Ozannes, Walkers, and Conyers Dill & Pearman. Moreover, it also examines the ratio of female parents on various offshore companies that specialize in legal services.

The article discusses the results of the periodical's the European 100 report. Topics discussed include the combined revenue earn by Europe firms; performance of French firms Fidal and Gide Loyrette Nouel; increased revenue reported by the law firms such as Mason Hayes & Curran; and the bank borrowings of European law firms.

The article offers information on the leak of 11.5 million documents from the files of Mossack Fonseca & Co., a Panamanian law firm and corporate service provider. Topics discussed include impact of the data breach on other off shore firms; need of bringing transparency in the work of corporate law firms; and challenges faced by lawyers working off shore. INSETS: Who is Mossack Fonseca?;Mossack Fonseca's statement.

The article focuses on the increase in distance learning through law firm networks in 2013. Topics include the impact of globalization on law firms, professional development programs offered through law firm networks, and the internationalization of the legal market. Information is provided on the benefits of business networking.

The article focuses on Leo Dezoysa, head of legal and business affairs at the media company Acorn Productions. Topics include the legal capacity of his unit, the management of intellectual property (IP) rights, and his role in negotiating business deals within the company. Information is provided on why he chose to work outside of a private law firm.

The article focuses on Rajbinder Singh-Dehal, head of legal and commercial services at the European holiday village company Center Parcs. Topics include his role in the company's refinancing plan, the launch of the company's holiday village in Woburn, England, and the total legal capacity of the company's legal team.

The article focuses on the legal market in Germany in 2013. Topics include the increase in deal volume in 2013, the rate of lateral moves between law firms in Germany, and the legal industry's confidence in Germany's economic strength. Information is provided on the impact of globalization on the German legal market.

The article focuses on the economic conditions and legal industry within Northern Ireland in 2013. Topics include the limited economic growth of the country, the rate of unemployment, and the investment of international firms into the Irish legal market. Information is provided on the increase in corporate law work in Northern Ireland in 2011 and 2012.

The article focuses on how East African law firms are benefiting from the petroleum and natural gas resources in the region in 2013. Topics include the East African Community (EAC) comprised of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, the rate of foreign investment in the region, and the increase in cross-border trade between countries in the EAC.

The article focuses on the legal market within Cyprus in 2013. Topics include the public response to the European Union's (EU) bailout package offered to Cyprus, the possibility of future foreign investment in the Cypriot energy sector, and the reputation of the banking industry within Cyprus. Information is provided on the success of international law firms in Cyprus.

The article focuses on the global estate planning industry and why Great Britain is seen as a center for advisement within the industry. Topics include private wealth management services, the increase in services demanded by emerging economies, and inheritance planning for high-net-worth individuals.

The article focuses on the problems that can arise from conflicts of interest at law firms. Topics include the use of 'Chinese walls' to protect against conflicts, the fines that law firms can incur from failing to run comprehensive conflict checks, and the prevention of confidentiality breaches at firms.

The article focuses on how law reform and legislative change in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is responsible for an increase in legal work. Topics include the rate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the countries, the increase in legal advisory services, and the changes made to the Czech civil code.

The article focuses on the increase in bond issuances in Russia and the impact on the country's equity capital markets. Topics include how low interest rate attract foreign investment, the use of eurobonds as a way for Russian financial institutions to obtaining funding. Information is provided on the legal advisor rankings of British law firms in Russia.

The article focuses on Andrew Winterton, head of legal and compliance at the commercial airline EasyJet. Topics include the British law firms that sit on the company's legal panel, how the company used competition law to break into the commercial airline industry, and the number of attorneys on Winterton's legal team.

The article focuses on the rate of merger and acquisitions (M&A) deals in Turkey in 2012 and 2013. Topics include the law firms involved in the M&A deals, the turnover for domestic and international law firms in Turkey, and how the strength of Turkey's economy contributed to M&A increases. Information is provided on the impact of the global financial crisis on the legal sector in Turkey.

The article discusses investments from U.S. firms in the private equity funds (PEFs) market in London, England as of February 2013, focusing on a Prequin Ltd. equity firm report which analyzes a reported decrease in the number of funds that were seeking investors. Hirings at several British-based law firms are addressed, including the companies Clifford Chance LLP and SJ Berwin. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP partner Jason Glover states that PEFs can be a solid source of revenue.

The article focuses on the legal sectors within Angola and Mozambique in 2012. Topics include the impact of civil wars on the economies of the countries, the increase in domestic law firms in both nations, and the increase in foreign law firms operation. Information is provided on the legal incorporation of law firms.

The article focuses on the internationalization of law firms and how law firms that avoid internationalization must work within legal networks. Topics include law firms' attempts to increase their global footprint, the business success of law firms that are not part of a global practice, and the importance of business networking.

The article focuses on the impact of the European economic crisis on the legal sector in Austria in 2012. Topics include the employment rate of attorneys in Austria in 2012, the nation's long-term credit rating, and the debt and risk of Austria's banking sector. Information is provided on the economic stability within the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

The article offers information about the market of law firms in India. Topics include the increase of domestic and international investments in India, the partnership and international goals of Indian law firms such as ALMT Legal, and litigation surrounding natural resources in the country. It is suggested that Indian law firms are more focused on domestic issues but that innovation will make the firms international entities.

The article focuses on the trends for legal market's hiring of legal firms in Paris, France in 2011. It mentions the hiring of Allen and Overy (A&O) LLP in Paris to Herbert Smith LLP's French litigation head Denis Chemla as example and says that such move is made to recognize A&O and attract more local work. It adds that the high recruitment levels in the country is expected to continue as firms search for replacement of partners they lost from early retirement and other firms' hiring.

The article focuses on the business success of the law firm Gordons. It provides information from Paul Ayre, managing partner in the firm, about Gordons' client base, its consolidation of the firm David Yablon, and the structure of equity partnership in the company. Ayre also offers comments on the hiring of legal apprentices in the company, the firm's marketing strategy, and plans for potential growth.

The article focuses on London, England, as an international financial and business center in the world. Information is provided on how many law firms in the U.S. and Europe choose London as a business hub because it a respected city that can accommodate clients from many different areas. An overview is provided on the success of several London-based startup law firms.

The article features law firm Mourant Ozannes formed by the merging of Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes PLC. According to the firm's managing partner Robert Shepherd, it is conceived by Ozannes that the merger would accelerate its growth mentioning that Ozannes' base in Guernsey would render a solid base from which to develop. It also infers that the firm aims to expand through lateral hiring focusing on the Cayman practice, and desires to be known as the leading offshore law firm.

The article focuses on the reduction of the younger partners at law firms in Europe. Bonelli Erede Pappalardo partners decide to reduce the number of points at its top management that favours younger partners. This initiative serves as one of the reforms of Bonelli which aims to institutionalize a transitioning business from its first generation to the next. Meanwhile, Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partners LLP founder Francesco Gianni makes succession planning as a priority of its management.

The article reports on the growing number of law firms in Luxembourg. It outlines several foreign law firms that are opening new offices in the country including Dutch firm Stibbe in September 2010, followed by Baker & McKenzie in October 2010 and CMS DeBacker. Arendt & Medernach chair Guy Harles believes that the growth is a positive sign, arguing that foreign law firms believes that the country is a financial center that has a future.

The article offers information on the economic condition of Serbia, which is making efforts to be enrolled in European Union (EU). The nation, that was suffering from economic crisis in recent past, has made financial advancements after the arrest of Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic on charges of genocide. The government expects that EU membership will bring a better future for Serbia.

The article provides an overview of the law firms in the Republic of Cyprus. It notes the law firms in the country are creating on the tradition of stability although several firms feel that the government has missed an opportunity to improve the attraction of the jurisdiction. Andreas Neocleous & Co. corporate and commercial head Elias Neocleous notes that law firms experienced difficulties and challenges in 2010, achieving no growth or negative growth.

The article focuses on the challenges being faced by law firms in India. It is stated that despite having a strong hold in capital markets work, Indian firms are facing increased competition from both domestic and international competitors. While, building an Indian capital markets team from Asia has proved successful for several firms, bidding for work on a price basis has been an integral part of achieving success.

The article reports on the competitive condition of the legal market in Czech Republic. It states that the country has been a home of several large international firms due to its strategic location, and mentions the growth of various local firms. However, it also mentions the challenges faced by firms in the country due to the increase of competition, leaving companies to hardly avail their services.

The article focuses on the law firms in Italy who are focusing further expansion of their services in the international arena. It mentions the Gianni Origoni Grippo and Partners planned to establish an office in Abu Zaby, United Arab Emirates which is projected to function as a Middle Eastern hub for the company. It also mentions that NCTM Studio Legale Associato has opened its branch office in Shanghai, China, forming its alliance with Chinese titan AllBright Law Offices in May 2010.