Partner

Stark County Officers Partner with Local Youth for a Joyful Shopping Expedition

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Canton, Ohio – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, law enforcement officers in Stark County set aside their badges for shopping carts as they accompanied dozens of local children on a special holiday shopping spree this week. The annual “Shop with a Cop” event, a cherished tradition in the community, brought smiles and holiday cheer to kids who might otherwise have had little to celebrate. During the event, children from the community were given the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and their families, with each child receiving a budget of $100 to … 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

Rise of the Non-Equity Partner: Behind the Glamour and Controversy in Big Law Firms

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For many attorneys, clinching a partnership at a prestigious law firm represents the pinnacle of career success, signifying both recognition and financial reward. However, the traditional path to partnership and what it entails is changing, as a new category known as non-equity partners emerges within the legal industry. Non-equity partners, in contrast to their equity-holding counterparts, do not have a stake in the ownership of the firm. Instead of sharing in the profits beyond a salary, they essentially earn more than associates but significantly less than equity partners. This restructuring in partnership tiers raises questions … Read more

Lener Bolsters Barcelona Tax Division, Welcomes Patricia Miralles Majó as New Partner

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Barcelona, Spain – In a significant move to bolster its tax practice, Lener has welcomed Patricia Miralles Majó as a new partner in their Barcelona office. This strategic appointment underscores the firm’s dedication to expanding its expertise and deepening its roots in the Catalonian market. Miralles, previously with EY Abogados, joins the team led by Enrique Fort Laborda, marking a pivotal step in Lener’s ongoing efforts to cement its leadership in tax services, particularly within the financial sector. Patricia Miralles brings to the table an impressive career in tax law, spanning more than 28 years, … Read more