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King & Spalding Named Finalist for Multiple Honors at 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards

Additionally, Paul Murphy has been named a winner for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Geoffrey Drake a winner for the Distinguished Leaders award.

Ropes & Gray Chair Julie H. Jones Recognized With Burton Award for Law Firm Leadership

Julie is a globally recognized leader whose strategic vision, legal innovation, and business acumen have distinguished her within the legal industry.

Carey Olsen recognised in China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2025

These awards highlight the firm’s role in advising on some of the most complex and high‑profile China‑related matters of the past year.

Europe risks ‘being left behind’ as China fills global pharma pipeline gaps

Europe’s revenue, in comparison, is projected to reach US$688 million, while the UK’s is projected to reach just over US$90m in the same period.

Everyone has an opinion: Cayman Islands legal opinions for financing transactions

An opinion will ordinarily be addressed to the opinion recipient who is able to rely on the opinion, with limited rights to disclose the opinion to third parties. 

Mayer Brown wins multiple IJGlobal Awards

The awards honor excellence in energy and infrastructure transactions

International Women’s Day 2026 Roundtable: Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and girls.

In recognition of this year’s theme, three Appleby colleagues share their perspectives on the progress made towards gender equality

Freshfields Recognized as International Arbitration Firm of the Year for Ninth Time at the 2026 Chambers Latin America Awards

Freshfields has been ranked Band 1 for International Arbitration by Chambers Latin America since 2009.

MaplesFS Recognised as a Great Place to Work and Named One of Ireland’s Best Workplaces 2026

The recognition is based on direct anonymous feedback from employees and reflects the business’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and engaging workplace culture.

Maples Group Wins Nine “Deals of the Year 2025” Awards by China Business Law Journal

This recognition underscores our ability to navigate sophisticated mandates, deliver creative solutions and collaborate seamlessly across our global offices.

Dentons recognised as one of the Top 101 Employers for Women in 2026

Our recognition as one of the Top 101 Employers for Women reflects the impact of deliberate, sustained action across our region

Mourant recognised in China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year for 2025

Our team was led by Hong Kong Partner Simon Lawrenson.

Sidley Named Best Legal Advisor at the Asset Management Awards 2026

Sidley’s Asia Investment Funds group – operating seamlessly as part of the firm’s global network of funds lawyers – has been recognized as a market leader for many years.

Cooley Shortlisted for Multiple Life Sciences Patent Awards

These annual awards honor excellence and innovation in life sciences intellectual property

Dentons Hong Kong shortlisted for China Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year at Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 27 May 2026.

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