All articles by Marialuisa Taddia – Page 7
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FeatureSaudi Arabia – desert kingdom
Saudi Arabia is a challenging environment in which to advise, but economic liberalisation is creating new opportunities.
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FeatureMature entrants to the law
Establishing a career in law is difficult enough, but what about those who decide to do so later in life?
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FeatureCanada and law: outward bound
A shrinking economy and proposed changes to the profession have left Canada’s traditionally insular legal profession looking outwards for new opportunities.
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FeatureCapital markets lawyers
London-based capital markets lawyers are prospering as the M&A market rebounds and corporates raise money for growth.
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FeatureItalian renaissance
Far-reaching civil justice reforms and a nascent economic recovery are cheering Italy’s lawyers after three years of recession.
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FeatureEuropean justice: union problems
Lawyers frustrated by delays, opacity and alleged judicial incompetence believe the EU courts system requires an urgent overhaul.
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FeatureSouth-east Asia shapes regional economic area
International lawyers are cautiously optimistic about a regional economic area for south-east Asia, despite protectionist barriers in the legal sector.
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FeatureTurkey: where east meets west
As it strives to realise its investment potential, Turkey is plagued by alleged rule of law violations – a challenging context in which to advise.
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FeatureHow to: work in China
While China offers stimulating opportunities for UK lawyers, its language and culture present formidable challenges.
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FeatureFinancial services: regime change
The Financial Conduct Authority is shifting its emphasis from fining firms to calling to account senior individuals – and that means more work for lawyers.
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FeatureInternal investigations: inside jobs
Corporates face unprecedented scrutiny from regulators. Should they rely on existing counsel for internal investigations or hire independent help?
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FeaturePacific alliance: Latin quarters
The four members of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc are attracting growing interest from international firms.
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FeatureSupport centres: our friends in the north
Near-shoring is growing in popularity as law firms seek to cut their wage bills and property overheads.
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FeatureAustralia: extracting value
Australia’s mining boom helped to entice firms from the northern hemisphere. But while the legal services market has lost some of its lustre, local alliances are helping international firms do more business there.
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FeatureJapan: eastern eye
Foreign law firms have found the Japanese market tough to penetrate. But there are grounds for optimism.
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FeatureOffshore firms: in the zone
London is an increasingly important hub for offshore law firms, which are winning business from City-based financial institutions, and clients in Russia, western Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
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FeatureEconomic crime: corruption conundrum
The UK Bribery Act has been in force for over three years. But with charges yet to be brought against any company, lawyers have mixed views on proposals to expand it.
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FeatureSolicitor-advocates: raising the bar
Solicitors with higher rights of audience are increasing their share of the advocacy pie and securing parity of esteem with barristers.
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FeatureNew York: competing stateside
The New York legal market offers huge opportunities to UK law firms, both as a leading financial capital and a gateway to the rest of the US – but it is not for the faint-hearted.
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FeatureSouth Africa: southern comfort
Opportunities far outweigh the challenges in South Africa, which offers law firms a vibrant market and a base for continental expansion.