Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: March 18, 2024 update

“Suhuyini brings an exceptional level of experience in Canadian consumer protection laws and financial services regulation to BLG,” said Stephen Redican, national head of BLG's specialized business law group. “She is recognized by clients, peers and key industry players as a leader and changemaker and we are thrilled she is bringing her exceptional experience…

KPMG Looks to Beat Big Law at AI by Leveraging Size and Capital

KPMG sees an opportunity to grow its legal business by outspending major law firms on artificial intelligence tools.The Big Four consultancy plans to invest “tens of millions of dollars” to help corporate legal departments streamline operations, including implementing generative AI, said Stuart Fuller, KPMG's head of legal services, in an interview. The technology will…

COUNTRY REPORT (Middle East): Pivot to Asia

The Middle East's economic ties with emerging Asian economies are on the rise as M&A and sovereign investments between the regions drive growth. However, Asian law firms and lawyers are struggling to compete in an overcrowded legal market. Last year, a highly improbable restitution of diplomacy was achieved between Shia Iran and Sunni Saudi…

Opus Law Firm moves into Rancho Santa Fe village

The Opus Law Firm, a local firm that specializes in commercial real estate and business law, has opened its new office in the Rancho Santa Fe village.The building on El Tordo has historically housed a law firm for the last 40 years. In a bit of a full circle coincidence, Opus' managing partner Justin…