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Morgan Lewis Bolsters European Presence with Acquisition of Kramer Levin’s Paris Team Ahead of Major Transatlantic Law Firm Merger

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Paris, France — In a significant move to expand its global footprint, Morgan Lewis & Bockius announced on Friday the acquisition of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s Paris office, including a robust team of 54 lawyers. This development precedes the merger of Kramer Levin, based in Manhattan, with Herbert Smith Freehills, set to finalize in May. Kramer Levin’s Paris office, previously its sole international location, was notably excluded from its impending transatlantic union with Herbert Smith Freehills. This strategic acquisition by Morgan Lewis not only bolsters its presence in Europe but also significantly enhances its … Read more

Germany Bolsters Film Industry with Updated Funding Law, Set to Drive Creative Economy Forward

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Berlin, Germany — Germany’s burgeoning film industry received a significant legislative boost this week as the Bundestag passed a new film funding law, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This timely approval, expected to be ratified by the German senate, safeguards the future of a sector that not only culturally enriches but also employs approximately 120,000 individuals nationwide. The urgency of the new legislation underscores its necessity, with the current film funding laws expiring at the end of the year. Without this update, Germany risked stalling a vital creative industry. Prominent films like … Read more

Brazilian Law Firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Bolsters Anti-Corruption Capabilities with New High-Profile Partner

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São Paulo, Brazil — In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, the Brazilian firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados has welcomed a new partner, previously the director of leniency agreements at the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU). This addition aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities in complex anti-corruption and investigative cases. The new partner, whose expertise is deeply rooted in handling leniency agreements within Brazil’s top regulatory body, will now leverage that experience to serve the firm’s clients more effectively. Leniency agreements are vital in Brazilian corporate law as they allow entities … Read more

Castellarnau Abogados Penalistas Bolsters Its Ranks with High-Profile Legal Experts to Enhance Criminal Law Practice

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Barcelona, Spain – Law firm Castellarnau Abogados Penalistas recently announced significant expansions within its team, aiming to enhance its criminal procedural and economic law capabilities. The firm warmly welcomed three seasoned experts to bolster its ranks: Javier González Blesa, José León Alapont, and Joaquim Bages, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to their new roles. Javier González Blesa, a prominent figure in criminal law, has joined as a senior lawyer. Holding a law degree from the University of Barcelona, a Ph.D. in Criminal Law from UAO, and two Master’s degrees related to his … Read more