Despite trade volatility, international law firms see long-term potential in Asia-Pacific and the adoption of new technology
Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients
Generative AI is just one among many pressures — from new client strategies to incursions by rivals
Legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region are racing to show how they will adapt to the latest tech
Growth, the ideal size and generative AI are key questions for US law firm leaders
The new tech is not just a tool, it is a ‘game-changer’ for law firms. Plus: Pinsent Masons tops the FT 50 most innovative law firms in Europe
Companies seek chief legal officers with an ability to assess geopolitical risk
The need to untangle differences in business culture, politics and regulation means the region’s legal sector is open up to experimentation
Data, tech and people are core strategies. Plus: our annual ranking adds extra indicators for assessing law firms
Managing staff is now on a par with client services. Plus: our annual ranking of law firms adds more indicators for assessing commercial law firms
General counsel in big companies are insisting on new job titles and bigger remits to reflect their ambition for the top roles in business
Alternative service providers have expanded to offer tech and consulting — and even legal advice. Plus: five case studies
Questions over neutrality, globalisation and staff skills are keeping Apac leaders awake at night
Law firms are betting that digitised legal work will appeal to restless employees. Plus: innovative law firms ranked for FT awards
DLA Piper and Allen & Overy show the way in responding to clients’ desire for longer-term, big-picture thinking
Top in-house lawyers extend their role to address wider business, political and social questions
Lawyers in countries such as Japan are narrowing the gap with the most ‘future-ready’ law firms
A human-centred approach is making some big companies’ legal work more accessible
CFOs play an ever-greater role in company strategy as more firms engage with technology
The events of 2020 spurred breakthroughs in client service and working culture. Plus: North America’s most innovative law firms
Digital transformation of business highlighted in broad range of businesses, from healthcare to legal technology
Firms try to change their culture from hierarchical and risk-averse
Amid rethinking strategy, staff and clients, the death of George Floyd puts focus on diversity. Plus: top 20 law firms in Asia-Pacific region?
Lawyers who merge business, law and technology are redefining corporate legal departments. Plus: five general counsel who stand out for developing new products
Stephen Immelt at Hogan Lovells and Roger Meltzer at DLA Piper on pushing for change. Plus: most innovative law firms ranked — overall, business of law and legal expertise