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Today my thoughts go to the London legal community who are gathering together to celebrate the life of the late Stephen Denyer, photographed by me on the steps of the Law Society of England & Wales - an institution he served with all his heart. I'd like to share a few of my own thoughts, A bright star has gone out of the international legal firmament – and just when we needed it most. Stephen Denyer dedicated his life to bringing people together. His latter years at the Law Society were dedicated to that, to which he brought great energy, compassion, wisdom and humour. Stephen had a sage-like quality. From the very first moment I met him I knew I could trust him implicitly. The Chinese Confucian tradition says that there two qualties that define a great person – Benevolence, and Wisdom. Benevolence is loving people: Wisdom is knowing people. Stephen both loved and knew people – he had a bright canniness about his eye that took in your weaknesses but forgave you anyway. His career charted the exponential rise of English law internationally. Not a given. He ran Allen & Overy’s Eastern European operations with a deft hand. None of this was a given. Stephen was very honest about his own impediments, including dyslexia, which he was always humble enough to talk about candidly. No, none of this was a given but it was Stephen and his generation of lawyers that helped to make it happen. And now that we are facing an increasingly polarised and trifucated world, we must look to Stephen’s shining example and work together as selfless professionals to bring about the essential connection of community through international law. We owe that to Stephen Denyer’s memory. #internationallaw #legalbusines #managingpartners

## 🚀 Law Firms Set for a Record-Breaking Year! 💼💰 Good news in the legal world - I read today that law firms are experiencing a **massive surge** in monthly billings, with some reporting a **20% revenue boost** compared to pre-pandemic levels! 📈 I am not surprised! I speak to clients based abroad who say English lawyers were good value for money whilst the £ was weak so we are seen as a lower cost jurisdiction This growth in billings is fueled by a rise in M&A work, litigation and compliance work as businesses seek advice in an uncertain world but if only the picture was as “bright” in areas of law where money cannot and should not buy you justice! 🌟 It’s an exciting time for legal professionals as they adapt and thrive in this evolving market but the divide between those who can afford legal support, at those ever-increasing rates, and those who cannot is becoming bigger and bigger and we should all worry for the consequences of this access gap as it undermines our rule of law overall I’m all for embracing the huge economic value of the legal sector and great to see it commands more and more billings: 🌏the UK is currently the **second largest market** for legal services in the world ⚖️English law governs trillions of pounds in commercial contracts, facilitating a huge amount of economic activity 💷legal services are a great export for the UK economy and they always generate a trade surplus (In 2023, **£5.7 billion**, up from **£4.6 billion** in 2020, as legal services exports continue to rise annually); its contribution to UK GDP roughly tripled from 1997 to 2021 to around 1.6%. In 2023, the legal services sector in the UK contributed around **£43.7 billion** to the economy: a **5.6% increase** from 2022! 🤝London is the most attractive centre for commercial litigation and international arbitration Its great to celebrate our sector’s success but let’s remember law firms thriving internationally rely on our reputation of independence, quality and a functioning justice system and support for rule of law at all levels of society 🌊✨ Who are the winners and losers in this new landscape? #LawFirms #LegalIndustry #RecordBillings #LegalTech #ClientFocus #Lawyers

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It's out! In this video, I weigh the pros and cons of pursuing an LLM program (Master of Law) or a JD (Juris Doctor) program in a US law school in 2024 as an international lawyer. I analyze the 2 US law school programs and discuss the benefits of the LLM and JD program as pathways for international lawyers. Do you want to know about the costs of these programs, their immigration benefits, duration, and the challenges of pursuing either in 2024? Then this is for you! Link below! I give my opinion based on my experience! #usllm #llmtips https://lnkd.in/ednW_4NB

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Why is notarization in Europe as necessary as oxygen, while in North America, it's a mere formality? In North America, notaries are often laypersons involved in simple tasks like witnessing signatures. But in Europe, they are prestigious professionals overseeing crucial legal instruments. Surprised? In the U.S. and Canada, home of the common law system, notaries don’t need extensive training. They focus on making sure documents are signed without coercion—often quickly and without much ceremonial fuss. You might buy a house or take out a mortgage without setting foot in a notary's office. Contrast this with Europe, where civil law reigns. Here, notaries are highly trained lawyers responsible for drafting and authenticating legal documents. Think of Germany or France, where notaries officiate property transactions by reading documents aloud, ensuring transparency and preventing miscommunication. This rigorous process bolsters public trust and reduces legal disputes. Yet, these services come at a cost—the efficiency of your transaction coupled with hefty fees. 🤔 The difference largely lies in the legal backbone. The common law system favors party autonomy, stating that parties can conduct transactions with minimal oversight. Civil law, however, entrusts notaries with ensuring compliance and proper documentation, centralizing control to prevent future disputes. Globalization adds another layer. As cross-border transactions grow, recognizing these differences becomes vital. Will future transactions harmonize these approaches for smoother global interactions? Innovation might bridge this gap. Imagine educational initiatives aiming to paint a clear picture of these systems, perhaps even sparking a shift in how we view international legal dealings. Now, what’s your experience? Have you navigated these differences, or is it all new to you? Share your thoughts below! 🌍 #Notary #LegalSystems #CommonLaw #CivilLaw #InternationalTransactions #GlobalBusiness #PropertyLaw #EuropeanNotary #NorthAmericanNotary #LegalCertainty #PublicTrust #TransactionalEfficiency #Globalization #EducationInLaw #CrossBorderTransactions #LegalDifferences #NotaryTraining #PublicOffice #LegalProcesses #NotarizationCosts #Harmonization #France #Germany #RealEstate #Contracts #LegalInstruments #TransparencyInLaw #Compliance #LegalTrust #ComplexityInLaw

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My latest China Law Blog post delves into the concept of foreign-related rule of law. Check it out the post if you want to learn more about it and what it means for international businesses doing business in the country. #China #foreignrelatedruleoflaw #law #legal #business #internationallaw

On Monday I had the opportunity to attend a lecture about "Redefining Chinese Law" at King's College London where I spent the afternoon asking questions on the topics and writing notes. Here's what I gathered: 1. The law upholds party leadership in China (Communist Party of China - CPC) - 11 different ideologies are rooted in Chinese Law, a return to Fengqiao (a heavily mythologized approach to social and political governance that essentially directed the masses themselves at the local level to carry out the on-site “rectification” of so-called “reactionary elements” in society). 2. A return to Fengqiao: Solving litigation at its roots - A return to mediation and in turn highlighting the Class Struggle Roots vs. a party emphasis on citizens attempting to solve disputes without official intervention (anti-litigation) 3. Reducing the use of courts: -Xi Jinping's government do not allow regular disputes to enter judicial procedures and is turned to mediation and arbitration. Litigation is seen as a last resort -> there is a greater rejection of case filings -> simplified procedures (no law). The immediate reaction is to prevent any disputes, mediate any disputes and ultimately having to litigate disputes as a final resort. 4. The construction of a Foreign-Related Rule of Law: - To legalise foreign relations and link foreign-related law and domestic law. Use existing global legal regimes for China's benefit (to expand influence). Finally, courts should apply socialist core values in adjudication such as Social Score Values, combining the "Rule of Law" with the "Rule of virtue" and making internal party regulations increasingly law-like. 5. Implications: What's it got to do with law? - After all, there is a novelty in reconceptualising law which is seen through reframing routine governance techniques as law, increased integration of ideological objectives as law and Party-State fusion where legal affairs are equivalent to Party affairs. Political and legal authority are seen as one and the CPC and law share identical purposes and institutions. Law = CPC's governance and will. Furthermore, this raises the question, "If a party is legitimate, why does it need laws to provide legitimacy?". The CPC's practical needs clash with its ideological needs, hence, rebranding ideology as law provides legitimacy. 6. Unreforming the Courts: - A big push towards mediation (which could lead to stronger ideological impacts as anything the CPC does is equated to legality). Rolling back transparency, reforms regarding finances being stalled and court leaders not hearing cases are a few examples of China attempting to unreform courts and this answers the question, To what degree is China pushing "The Rule of law" internally? Overall, this great lecture at King's College London was a pleasure to attend; I learned a lot from the speaker (Benjamin L. Liebman- Columbia Law School) and I'll be attending more of these captivating lectures throughout the summer.