22 Mar 2020
How can a law firm cope with Covid-19?

How can a law firm cope with Covid-19?

Law firm management, News, ,
How do client-facing businesses continue to thrive in a lockdown? There are no concrete answers but, with a little adaptation, law firms can function and may even find some positives in the current unprecedented and concerning situation. Use technology. We don’t need Covid-19 to tell us that technology is here to stay. We all need to understand the basics, and this is the perfect time to improve your tech skills. Team software options, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and GoToMeeting, can mean that IT training sessions can take place either in department groups or one-on-one. Client meetings can still take…
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16 Mar 2020
Our commitment to you during the coronavirus crisis.

Our commitment to you during the coronavirus crisis.

News, Update
As you will know from media reports, coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in many cities around the world in recent months. Local, national and international health authorities are actively engaged in monitoring the spread of the virus and providing updates and recommendations to individuals and companies. In Germany and many other European countries, the recommendation is to reduce social contact to an absolute minimum. Despite this challenging times, Top of the List’s virtual working set-up, means we are prepared to deal with situations like this. Many of our associates work from other locations and our clients, are used to working…
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29 Mar 2019
Seven Trends Reshaping the Legal Industry

Seven Trends Reshaping the Legal Industry

Europe, Latin America, Law firm management, Marketing, News, News, Update
The legal industry is evolving at a rapid pace. In an increasingly cost-conscious and competitive market, law firms are looking for ways to reduce their overheads, work more efficiently, and meet increasingly diverse client demands. Here is a rundown of the key trends reshaping the legal industry right now. 1. Social Networking Social networking is crucial, for everything from law firm recruitment to marketing. In a recent survey completed by 406 legal professionals, a staggering 96% regularly use social media for their law firm. What’s more, over 70% of those respondents felt that social media has played a significant role…
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05 Oct 2017
Milbank, Shearman advise on Peru offers

Milbank, Shearman advise on Peru offers

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Shearman & Sterling advised on the $500 million offer by Peru-based San Miguel Industrias PET, one of the leaders in rigid plastic packaging in the Andean and Central American & Caribbean regions; while Milbank advised the underwriters on the offer by Peru-based Fenix. Meanwhile, Holland & Knight advised on the Colombia part of the offer by Chile-based GeoPark.  
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05 Oct 2017
Lefosse and Demarest advises Cobra Brasil Servicos on investment

Lefosse and Demarest advises Cobra Brasil Servicos on investment

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AES Tietê Energia S.A. executed with Cobra do Brasil Servicos, Comunicacoes e Energia S.A. an investment agreement to make an investment in an amount equivalent to R$ 470 million in debentures to be issued between September of 2017 and March of 2018, by 5 (five) specific purpose entities, all of which are subsidiaries of Cobra do Brasil. The funds from the Debentures shall be used by the SPE’s in order to fund the construction by Cobra do Brasil for photovoltaic solar plants in the City of Guaimbê, State of Sao Paulo.
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05 Oct 2017

Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice advises Siemens Healthineers

Latin America, News,
Siemens Healthineers has been adviced by the firm to enter an agreement to acquire Epocal Inc., a subsidiary of Alere Inc. Epocal Inc.which develops and provides point-of-care blood diagnostic systems for healthcare enterprises, including the epoc® Blood Analysis System, a handheld, wireless testing solution. Financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed.
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