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Stephenson Harwood lawyers named in Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list

Thomson Reuters conducts an annual global study of senior legal buyers, identifying client-nominated standout lawyers

Mayer Brown Hong Kong Managing Partner Tom Kollar named “Innovative Practitioner of the Year” at Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific 2026

The award recognizes Tom Kollar’s track record of pioneering legal innovation across Asia-Pacific

Financial Times Again Recognizes Dechert Among the Most Innovative Law Firms in Asia-Pacific

Dechert was again recognized among the Most Innovative Law Firms in Asia-Pacific

Carey Olsen litigation lawyers named in Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice list 2026

This year, Kate and Amelia are among just 10 offshore lawyers recognised by ALB.

Bermuda office wins Marine Money Export Credit Deal of the Year 2025

The Marine Money Deal of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in maritime finance, recognising the most innovative and impactful transactions across the global shipping industry.

Anamaria Hazard Meanes wins On the Rise recognition from Southeastern Legal Awards

This category recognizes the Southeast’s most promising lawyers under the age of 40

Charity Commission issues updated guidance on conflicts of interest

The Commission has warned that trustees often struggle to recognise conflicts. Consequently, the guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use – it is now shorter, with a greater focus on scenarios and examples.

Mayer Brown receives Northern District of Illinois’ “Pro Bono and Public Interest Award”

The team undertook extensive efforts on Montez's behalf

Mayer Brown shortlisted for four legal business awards 2026

The awards recognise the best of the best across the legal profession

Leading law firm for 8 areas in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2026

Amarjit Kaur and Jocelyn Tsao also continue to be listed in Benchmark Litigation's Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific.

Kurt B. Gerstner of Dentons Lee Recognized by Lexology Index as a Leading Product Liability Defence Practitioner

He is particularly noted for advising Korean companies on US-related litigation and disputes.

Dechert Sees Strong M&A and Private Equity Activity in Early 2026

The early months of 2026 seem to validate what many in the market anticipated

Five Norton Rose Fulbright partners named 2026 'Best Lawyers in Dallas' by D Magazine

The 2026 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list was published in the May issue of D Magazine.

Greenberg Traurig Takes Top Honors for Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate Teams at 2026 Florida Legal Awards

The annual awards program spotlights standout lawyers and teams whose work is shaping the state’s legal landscape

Cooley Partner Honored As Commercial Lawyer of the Year

Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Shortlisted in six categories at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026

These nominations reflect the continued trust of our clients and the strength of our team in Japan

Shortlisted in six categories at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026

These nominations reflect the continued trust of our clients and the strength of our team in Japan

Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables

With more than 250 attorneys in the U.S., Europe and Asia, the group is a global leader in complex restructuring and insolvency matters.

Experience Meets the Future: Inside Appleby’s Property Team

Appleby’s property team has grown into one of the island’s most well-regarded practices

Best Offshore Law Firm title retained at Europe Hedge Fund Services Awards

The awards ceremony took place last week at the Natural History Museum in London, bringing together service providers and industry participants from across Europe.

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