Chambers Newsletter | December Updates
Chambers and Partners
This month’s Chambers Newsletter covers the latest Global Practice Guides, articles, podcasts and videos from State of the Market and Expert Focus, as well as all our upcoming events.
This month we are also excited to launch the Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market, an essential resource in the form of a legal podcast series for those seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal market.
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Chambers Global Practice Guides, Chambers State of the Market and Chambers Expert Focus
Our Global Practice Guides are yearly online guides which include articles written by legal experts around the world in many areas of business law. The articles in our guides are in-depth commentaries from the best in their field, and because they come from lawyers in every continent, they allow the reader to compare the legislation and procedures described in these articles across different jurisdictions.
Chambers Expert Focus provides multimedia content (articles, videos and podcasts) featuring legal professionals offering fresh and concise insight into international legal practices.
Trending in Global Practice Guides
Litigation 2025
Published on 3 December 2024
“Whilst the global economy shows signs of improvement, the global litigation landscape continues to be dominated by significant geopolitical risk”.
Discover how sanctions relating to the current Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, along with the regulation on energy and climate change, continue to be polarising issues while impacting commercial activity across the globe.
What’s new in Global Practice Guides
Technology M&A 2025
Published on 12 December 2024
“Notwithstanding major challenges that the industry has been facing over the last few years, technology M&A remains an important priority for many investors and companies”.
Our e-guide describes how the ever-growing rise of investment deals in technology confirms international corporations’ priority to remain at the forefront of digital transformation
International Trade 2025
Published on 17 December 2024
“Companies need to think holistically about international trade compliance, which means considering imports and exports in tandem, and not just in terms of goods flows but also in terms of services and investment flows”.
Read in our International Trade 2025 e-guide about how legislation on cross-border commerce and investment will likely develop further through next year, with business leaders learning to adapt to the logistics brought by this increased trade, including enhanced legal scrutiny on practices, restrictions and responsible sourcing.
Coming Soon
- Securitisation 2025 – 14 January 2025
This publication addresses the various securities laws, regulations and other requirements.
- Insurance & reinsurance 2025 – 21 January 2025
A popular e-guide on all aspects of insurance law.
- Life Sciences & Pharma IP Litigation 2025 – 28 January 2025
Presenting the 2025 edition of this informative title, which provides essential updates on biologics, patent litigation, preliminary injunctions, and much more.
Editor’s Choice
Please find below our Editors’ Choice – a Trends and Developments article from law firm Holland & Knight LLP, USA.
In light of the recent US presidential election race between candidates Trump and Harris, Holland & Knight LLP provide an interesting discussion on the markedly different approaches to tariffs and international trade agreements between the candidates. This major point of difference has attracted significant media attention in the past few months, given its potentially far-reaching implications for the global economy.
Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market
Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market
This month we are pleased to share analysis and insights into the areas of Litigation and Project Finance.
Project Finance
Pablo Sorj of the law firm Mattos Filho is our guest on the episode and discusses the evolving project finance market in Brazil and provides insights into the influence of the Brazilian Development Bank’s changing risk appetite and the rise of infrastructure debentures.
Litigation
Gary Born of WilmerHale reviews and discusses the key market trends and themes relating to the global litigation sector. Learn about the growing role of cross-border litigation, and the importance of predictability and procedural integrity in both national courts and arbitration proceedings.
State of the Market is a comprehensive analysis series within Chambers Global Practice Guides that examines pivotal trends and developments shaping the legal industry.
What’s new in Expert Focus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Historic First UK Budget
30 October 2024 marked a historical event for the United Kingdom, as the first budget from a female chancellor and the first one from the Labour Party after fourteen years was delivered in the country.
In this revelatory podcast, lawyers Jenny Doak and Oliver Walker from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP summarise and comment on Chancellor Rachel Reevs’ plans on taxation and spending in the British Isles.
The Holy Grail: Breaking the Menopause Taboo at Work for Stakeholders’ Gain
“Menopause has a profound economic impact… Nearly 40% of surveyed women have seriously contemplated leaving their jobs because of menopausal challenges”.
In this fascinating article, legal experts Dafna Shmuelevich and Sarit Ghelibter-Bin from Dafna Shmuelevich and Co. Labour and Employment Law Office break the ‘taboo’ of menopause in the workplace and explain what this means for women while they are rapidly stepping into leadership roles across every industry worldwide.
Chambers DEI
Chambers Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is our dedicated programme that works both internally at Chambers and externally in the wider legal market to further diversity within the legal profession through research & insights, awards & events, and our internal DEI work.
We are delighted to share the Chambers DEI Global Report 2024 report, which identifies the top trends in DEI and pro bono initiatives from the Chambers DEI Awards submissions we receive. It is a source of inspiration, practical tips and guidance on how to create, structure and run successful initiatives across DEI.
Chambers Events
Chambers Saudi Arabia Forum
Join us Tuesday, 21 January, at the Chambers Saudi Arabia Forum and explore the region’s rapidly transforming economic and legal landscape in alignment with its Vision 2030. This forum will bring together General Counsels, law firms, government representatives, and industry experts to discuss the impact of Saudi Arabia’s evolving regulations, investment opportunities, and the legal reforms reshaping the future of business.
Learn more about the event and secure your place here.
Chambers Brazil Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Chambers Brazil Awards 2025 shortlist is now available. This year’s ceremony will occur on Thursday, 20 March 2025, at the iconic Hotel Unique in São Paulo. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the achievements of lawyers and law firms from the region.
Tables are currently available at the super early rate until 17 January 2025. View our shortlist and secure your table here.
Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards
On Friday, 14 March, at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong, we will host the annual Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards. This year’s shortlist is live, so be sure to check out who is shortlisted here.
Secure your table today by getting in touch with Gail Green at [email protected]
Upcoming submission deadlines:
- Chambers Latin America – 7 January
- Chambers NewLaw – 21 January
- Chambers Litigation Support – 21 January
- Chambers Crisis & Risk Management – 21 January
- Chambers Greater China Region – 22 January
- Chambers Asia-Pacific – 24 January
- Chambers Canada – 28 January
