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Reframing the AGM: Connection, Accountability, and the Modern Shareholder

World Law Group colleagues convened for a virtual discussion on how annual general meetings (AGMs) are evolving, with a focus on meeting formats, shareholder engagement, activism, and proxy voting dynamics. The session was led by Niels Kornerup and Emil Steenberg of Bech-Bruun. Niels drew on his long-standing experience chairing AGMs for...

Members Meeting Members: Meetup in Tokyo

On a recent business trip to Tokyo, City-Yuwa Partners' Akira Nagasaki , Daigo Nomura , and Kaoru Vaheisvaran warmly received Pranat Laohapairoj and Supakan N. of Chandler Mori Hamada .  Pranat and Supakan thank the Senseis for their hospitality and "unbelievably dangerous” sake!

Members Meeting Members: Breakfast at INTA Leadership Conference

INTA Leadership Meeting:  At the recent INTA Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, a number of World Law Group member firm lawyers met for breakfast. Alejandro Barrientos of Bruchou & Funes de Rioja , Gerard Kelly of Mason Hayes & Curran , Katjia Middelhoff of CMS Germany , Gabriela Staber...

Members Meeting Members: Meetup in Paris

Kent Woo of  Zhong Lun , recently visited Jean-Luc Soulier, Estelle Rigal-Alexandre and Marie Frisch at Soulier Bunch . He provided an insightful presentation on the Chinese legal system and dispute-resolution mechanisms, with a particular focus on international arbitration in China.

When Trade Meets Property: How Tariffs Are Rewriting Global Real Estate

The latest virtual meeting of WLG's Real Estate & Construction Group focused on how rapidly shifting tariff policy is affecting real estate, construction, and supply chain planning. Randy Rucker (Faegre Drinker), Co-chair of WLG's Trade Practice Group, provided an overview of the current U.S. administration's approach to tariffs and...

Maritime Med II Conference Hosted by Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners and Herzog Fox & Neeman

Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners and Herzog Fox & Neeman , together with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Greece and Israel, were sponsors of the Maritime Med II TLV 2025 Conference, held from November 4–7, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The conference followed the highly successful Maritime Med Athens 2025 business event in Athens on May...

Sharing Chinese Legal Developments in France

Soulier Bunch welcomed Kent Woo , Partner at Chinese Zhong Lun Law Firm , to its offices. Mr. Woo shared strategic insights into the Chinese legal system, key dispute-resolution mechanisms, and current trends in international arbitration in China – topics that are essential for companies operating in or looking to expand into the...

Strengthening Client Relationships and Internal Collaboration: A Conversation with WLG's Business Development Leaders

Treating business development as a strategic partner rather than a support function is essential to how law firms strengthen client relationships and pursue broader strategic goals. When BD professionals are involved early, aligned with both lawyer and firm priorities, and empowered to contribute proactively, firms see clearer...

The Shifting Landscape of Foreign Direct Investment Review

Foreign direct investment (FDI) regimes continue to evolve at a remarkable pace, raising new questions for cross-border transactions and creating uneven expectations for investors. WLG’s Antitrust, Competition & FDI Group recently held a virtual meeting to compare experiences and observations from across the network, with an overview...

Members Meeting Members: Breakfast at the IBA Annual Conference

Goodmans LLP recently hosted a breakfast for more than 50 WLG members attending the IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada.

How Regulatory Change Is Reshaping Global Lending

How are shifting capital and regulatory rules actually changing the way banks lend, borrowers negotiate, and lawyers structure deals? That question opened the recent WLG Banking & Finance Group meeting, which brought together members from Europe, the Americas, and Asia to compare how Basel III "endgame" and related reforms...

Members Meeting Members: Meetup at EXPO Real

EXPO Real - Radosław Waszkiewicz and Natalia Łabęda of Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak (Poland) met up with Nazım Olcay Kurt and Türkay Avanaş of Hergüner Bilgen Üçer (Turkey) recently met up at EXPO Real Conference in October in Munich, Germany.

Compliance Enforcement Trends and the Current State of Preventive Measures

  Compliance Enforcement Trends and the Current State of Preventive Measures In October, WLG's Compliance & Investigations Group held a frank, cross-border check-in to discuss the current state of compliance. The agenda was simple – enforcement trends and the current state of preventive measures – but the discussion quickly...

Member Voices: Franziska Fuchs

  Franziska Fuchs  WLG | exchange Intern CMS Germany → Interned at MinterEllison (Australia) Franziska's story... During Franziska Fuchs ' WLG | exchange secondment at MinterEllison , she participated in a WLG Restructuring & Insolvency Group meeting.  After her internship ended, she stopped in...

Delegates Roll Up Their Sleeves to Support Seattle’s YWCA

Before settling into the business program, WLG | summit Seattle ’25 kicked off with delegates and guests across 56 World Law Group member firms taking part in something more hands-on—packing winter warmth and hygiene kits for YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish. Working side by side, participants filled and tagged kits bound for...

WLG Elects New Board of Directors

Washington, DC / Delegates who attended last week’s semi-annual member meeting in Seattle, Washington, USA, held elections for the next WLG President and Board of Directors.

Member Voices: Rachael Byrne

Rachael Byrne Practice Areas:  Privacy & Data Protection, Data Security, Technology Mason Hayes & Curran  (Ireland) → Interned at  Payet Rey Cauvi Perez  (Peru) Connect on LinkedIn It was great to connect with my privacy and data protection colleagues in PRCP and learn more...

Members Meeting Members: IFA Meetup in Portugal

PLMJ recently hosted WLG lawyers attending the IFA Congress 2025 in Lisbon. Managing Partner and WLG Key Contact Partner Bruno Fereira welcomed global peers to Portugal. WLG has been hosting meetups at IFA conferences for 20+ years.    

Member Voices: Peter Michaud

Peter Michaud Chair, Ballard Spahr New Delegate at  WLG | summit Seattle '25 Connect on LinkedIn Tell us about your practice at Ballard Spahr. For 25 years, I practiced in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions, specializing in private equity deals. Since becoming the Chair of our firm, I no...

Members Meeting Members: Meetup at Oktoberfest

Christian Traichel of Taylor Wessing (Germany) and his wife, Romana, hosted Neil Sheehy of Goodmans LLP (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) and his wife, Carita, along with other friends at Oktoberfest in Munich.

From Client Expectations to Practical Action: Raising the Bar in Global Legal Service

At WLG | regional NYC, two senior in-house counsels — Anca Paraian of GE HealthCare and Joseph Wiltse of H.B. Fuller —shared candid reflections on what truly matters when working with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Moderated by Luc Attlan of Faegre Drinker (Illinois, USA) , the discussion was both practical and...

Business on the Move: Cross-Border Immigration Trends

At the recent WLG | regional conference in New York, members from across the Americas region learned how rapidly shifting immigration policies are shaping business decisions and what companies can do to stay ahead.

Member Voices

  Get to know Karli's practice. Karli Cozen is an experienced litigator who represents employers in a wide variety of employment-related disputes in both state and federal court, as well as alternative dispute resolution and administrative proceedings. Her practice involves single-plaintiff lawsuits and class and...

Members Meeting Members

Radoslaw Waszkiewicz and Agata Szeliga of SK&S were in Taiwan for SEMICON and stopped by Formosa Transnational's offices to meet up with Georgia Chang, Jane Wang, and Brian Hsieh.

WLG Impact Activity: Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Hands-On Community Engagement

WLG Impact Activity: Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Hands-On Community Engagement  World Law Group (WLG) recently held its annual Americas Regional meeting in New York City, which included a dedicated WLG | impact initiative. A core part of these gatherings is a social and community engagement program that allows...

AI Adoption in Law: Meeting Client Demands Responsibly

On September 18, during WLG’s regional conference in New York City, members from across the Americas gathered for a day and a half of programming focused on business opportunities and shared challenges. One of the most dynamic sessions featured Horace Wu, Founder & CEO of Syntheia, who led a discussion on AI Adoption in Law: Meeting Client...

David Morfesi, Co-Chair, WLG's Trade Group

Discover the people behind our network. Every two weeks, World Law Group spotlights a lawyer or professional from one of our 62 member law firms. Through a brief Q&A, these features offer a glimpse into their practice and expertise.  Member Voices    From your perspective, what makes the Trade...

WLG Restructuring & Insolvency Resolution Group Key Takeaways: Rescue Culture in Australia–Reflections on Safe Harbour Protection

WLG hosted a virtual session that explored the surge in data center construction — a fast-growing area at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, data privacy, and global policy.

Good Company in Kuala Lumpur

Jessada Sawatdipong of Chandler Mori Hamada and his wife, Peangnate, enjoyed a relaxing meal at an Indian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Pamela Kung and Suganthi Singam of Shearn Delamore & Co.