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LUTZ | ABEL is a law firm providing legal services in various fields including labor law, banking and capital markets law, construction and real estate law, corporate law, IT law, and public law.

LUTZ | ABEL

JUVE Verlag für juristische Information, founded in 1997, specializes in publishing information and market analyses related to the legal and tax sectors in Germany and Austria, as well as the European patent market. The company employs more than 90 people.

JUVE Verlag für juristische Information

RFKN Legal provides legal services through a network of lawyers and consultants with strong civil and criminal practices in both personal and commercial law, focusing on navigating local laws in a global legal context.

RFKN Legal

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The Practical Lawyer

Founded in 1987, Legalease is a leader in the provision of legal market information. As a quality-driven publisher, we offer authoritative and in-depth analysis and commentary across a broad portfolio of publications, spanning directories, magazines, journals, textbooks and online. We aim to be at the forefront of legal publishing, creating high-quality publications for the elite of the legal profession, and their clients.

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We are now just two weeks away from The Legal 500’s inaugural Colombia Awards, which will recognise the country’s leading legal talent across both the in house and private practice segments. 

We are nearly at capacity for our gala ceremony, due to be held at the Grand Hyatt Bogota on 25 January.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate! Get in touch with David Freeman (david.freeman@legal500.com) or visit https://lnkd.in/erFxTmh5 to find out more about table bookings. 

#legal500 #l500awards #colombia #latinamerica

The Legal 500 (Legalease)  is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new Comparative Guide, International Trade - 
https://ow.ly/nH4S50QpvP2

Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting international trade in a particular country and addresses topics such as WTO agreements, FTAs, trade sanctions and binding rulings, as well as insight and opinion on the most common issues in their respective country.

With thanks to Jo Feldman from Norton Rose Fulbright  for providing the Q&A template.

#internationaltrade #law #legal

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Green Summit Series will be kicking off in London on Thursday 8th February. 

The summit will gather top practitioners and in-house counsel to discuss the legal sector’s engagement with sustainability and a green transition. 

Attendees can expect two proactive panel discussions followed by the opportunity to network with peers whilst being served drinks and canapes. The first session will focus on the complexity of global supply chains and provide an overview of the latest due diligence and reporting regulations, and the second session explore transition plans, linking ambitions with action and accountability. 

Sign up now to secure your free place at https://lnkd.in/dePas6-D 

Many thanks to Eversheds Sutherland for sponsoring this event. 

#legal500 #legal500events #greensummit #london

With widespread calls to clear the names of those convicted during the Post Office scandal, we're re-sharing our podcast episode recorded with Legal Business Magazine and Freeths which discussed the case. 

Listen to disputes partner James Hartley relive the headline-grabbing Post Office litigation case. 

Available via Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/ejsRgAhX) or Spotify (https://lnkd.in/eAD7s87f)

#Legal500 #Litigation #PostOffice

The Legal 500, in collaboration with Thompson Reuters, proudly presents the Private Practice Powerlist Launch M&A Roundtable 2024. Happening on 6 March 2024, this hybrid event features two roundtable discussions in celebration of the release of the Private Practice Powerlist M&A US 2024.

Recognised private practitioners from across the US will join corporate counsel in exploring key topics such as:

1. How law firms embrace technology in M&A practices, particularly regarding the due diligence process for acquisitions.

2. Examining new legislation on the horizon for 2024/2025, which could significantly impact due diligence.

3. A review of the current landscape of US M&A activity in the context of heightened regulatory scrutiny and shifting financial dynamics.

Register now to secure your place for the webinar at: 

https://lnkd.in/eTrRSNEN

Special thanks to sponsor Thompson Reuters and event host Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

#legal500 #legal500event #webinar #manda

Happy New Year! It is full steam ahead here at The Legal 500 with an exciting array of launch information, including the release dates for the much-anticipated Asia Pacific 2024 and Deutschland 2024 guides, alongside several exciting award ceremonies in Europe, South America, and in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Be sure to check out the year’s first Legal 500 newsletter and subscribe to this page for all your information from the world’s leading legal directory.

#legal500 #law #legal #legaldirectories #legalupdates

Launching our 2024 Summit series, The Legal 500 is delighted to announce our return to Nicosia on Tuesday 30 January for the GC Summit Cyprus.

Attendees can anticipate engaging discussions featuring prominent legal experts from both private practice and the in-house Cypriot community. The conversations will revolve around current issues spanning various sectors, offering practical advice and discerning perspectives.

Secure your spot by registering now at https://lnkd.in/eWB-MyDF.

Stay tuned for updates on the agenda!

A special thanks to our event partners: Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC, EY, Harris Kyriakides, and IOANNIDES DEMETRIOU LLC.

#legal500 #legal500events #generalcounsel #cyprus

Happy New Year from The Legal 500 🌟
 
We would like to extend a warm thank you to all of our clients and friends for the incredible support throughout 2023. 
 
We have lots of exciting things to come in 2024 so make sure to stay tuned!

Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Legal 500.  

Wishing you a happy holiday season 🎄✨

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Company Name	The Legal 500	LUTZ \| ABEL	JUVE Verlag für juristische Information	RFKN Legal
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MSH ID	COM:LEGAL500	COM:LUTZABEL	DE:JUVE-VERLAG	LEGAL:RFKN
Market	PRIVATE	PRIVATE	PRIVATE	PRIVATE
Sector	Legal	Commercial & Professional Services	Commercial & Professional Services	Commercial & Professional Services
Industry	Legal Services	Legal Services	Publishing	Legal Services
Country	GB	DE	DE	DE
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Employee Count	280	101
Website	legal500.com	lutzabel.com	juve-verlag.de	rfkn.legal
LinkedIn	legalease	lutz-abel-rechtsanwalts-partg-mbb		rfkn-legal
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