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This week's #MundiMember features Burness Paull LLP, a top-tier independent Scottish law firm with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and London. In an ever-evolving and challenging global landscape, Burness Paull advises household-name clients across a range of industry sectors. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies, they remain at the forefront of innovation and insight. Burness Paull collaborates with Lex Mundi firms around the world to provide its clients with comprehensive multinational representation and its lawyers with unmatched international experience, expertise and invaluable networking opportunities. Explore Burness Paull's comprehensive legal solutions: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl6Gz0 #LexMundi #BringingTheBestTogether

Thank you to all who attended our exclusive networking event hosted by Houthoff (member firm for the Netherlands) in NYC. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions on geopolitical events, exploring their influence on corporate strategy across critical areas such as antitrust, M&A, and ESG. It was a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange insights, and broaden our understanding of the ever-evolving global landscape. Speakers: Jessica den Dekker, Houthoff; Pepijn van Haren, Wallbrook, part of Anthesis; David Isenberg, Financial Times; Amanda Jackson, SRS Acquiom; Jason Abel, Steptoe LLP.

Lex Mundi Institute (LMI) is our flagship professional development program for talent development in Lex Mundi member firms. Offering advanced training in international law and law firm management, LMI enhances leadership skills and fosters global networking. Led by experts, our intensive programs run across multiple locations worldwide, empowering participants to excel globally. Explore programs: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZcvVj0

Happy Social Enterprise Day - Lex Mundi is proud to support the incredible work of the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation in empowering social enterprises worldwide. Through the dedication of our member firms, the Foundation helps these organizations tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change.

At the 2024 Lex Mundi Data Privacy Group Meeting in Brussels, participants explored the latest in data privacy, from the EU AI Act and GDPR to emerging threats like ransomware. Through dynamic discussions, tabletop sessions, and excellent networking opportunities, attendees gained valuable insights into AI risk, data governance, and cybersecurity. A special thank you to Liedekerke (member firm for Belgium) for hosting and to all who joined for this invaluable exchange of knowledge and expertise. Speakers: Matthew R. Baker, Baker Botts (USA, Texas); Diego Fernández, Marval O'Farrell Mairal (Argentina); Huw Beverley-Smith, Faegre Drinker (USA, Indiana and Minnesota); Marilena Hyeraci, Chiomenti (Italy); Sarah van den Brande, Liedekerke (Belgium); Thomas de Weerd, Houthoff (Netherlands). #LexMundi #BringingtheBestTogether

?Gracias a todos los que nos acompa?aron en nuestro webinar sobre “ESG y el Nuevo Rol Estratégico de los Departamentos Legales en Centroamérica”! ? Para Lex Mundi, ha sido un placer compartir este evento junto a nuestros panelistas Juan Pablo Gramajo Castro, José Luis Chávez Ruiz, Marcela Barralaga, Norma Jaen, Ximena Araya y Enrique Solano Morales. ? Agradecemos el apoyo de cada firma miembro, que fue clave para el éxito de este webinar: Mayora & Mayora, S.C., Romero Pineda, GUFA LAW (Bufete Gutiérrez Falla & Asociados), Alvarado y Asociados, FACIO & CA?AS ? Esperamos que la sesión haya sido útil y enriquecedora para todos los participantes. ?Nos vemos en el próximo evento! #Webinar #ESG --- Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on “ESG and the New Strategic Role of Legal Departments in Central America”! ? For Lex Mundi, it has been a pleasure to host this event alongside our panelists Juan Pablo Gramajo Castro, José Luis Chávez Ruiz, Marcela Barralaga, Norma Jaen, Ximena Araya, and Enrique Solano Morales. ? We also appreciate the support of each member firm, whose involvement was key to the success of this webinar: Mayora & Mayora, S.C., Romero Pineda, GUFA LAW (Bufete Gutiérrez Falla & Asociados), Alvarado y Asociados, and FACIO & CA?AS. ? We hope the session was valuable and enriching for all participants. See you at the next event! Speakers: Jorge Carrillo, Moderator and Global Head of Client Relations and Head of Latin America, Global Markets Lex Mundi Juan Pablo Gramajo Castro, Associate, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. (Guatemalan Member Firm); José Luis Chávez Ruiz, Associate, Romero Pineda (Member Firm of El Salvador); Marcela Barralaga, Associate, GUFA LAW (Bufete Gutiérrez Falla & Asociados) (Member Firm of Honduras); Norma Jaen, Senior Associate, Alvarado y Asociados (Nicaraguan Member Firm); Ximena Araya, Associate, FACIO & CA?AS (Costa Rican Member Firm); Enrique Solano Morales, Associate, FACIO & CA?AS (Costa Rica Member Firm)

Congratulations to the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation on being named the winner of two Humanitarian Action & Service Awards at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards. Their dedication to making a positive impact through pro bono work, along with the outstanding contributions of Lex Mundi members firms on the Social Enterprise Law and Policy Report, is truly commendable.

Our Antitrust and Competition Practice Group meeting in Madrid was a blend of insightful discussions and rich cultural experience. Participants delved into key developments in competition law, gained insights from industry leaders, and engaged in discussions on damage claims and recent merger decisions. Coupled with Madrid’s cultural offerings, it was an unforgettable blend of professional growth and enrichment. A special thank you to Uría Menéndez (member firm for Spain) and to all attendees and speakers for their contributions.

A successful General Counsel Roundtable in Bahrain concluded, providing valuable insights on the role of AI in enhancing general counsel's operations and workflows. Participants delved into pertinent topics ranging from legal team building, AI use cases in corporate legal functions by Lara Salem from LexisNexis and the evolving AI regulation in Bahrain. A special thanks to HASSAN RADHI & ASSOCIATES (member firm for Bahrain) for hosting this engaging and informative event.

We recently wrapped up the Lex Mundi Labor & Employment Global Discussion on Non-Competes, where where over 80 members and clients joined to gained insights from legal experts across the US, Mexico, Europe, and Canada on the changing landscape of non-competes and the challenges of managing a global workforce. The session explored the recent FTC rule changes in the United States and the growing disparities between US states and global jurisdictions. Thank you to our expert panelists and participants for a dynamic and informative discussion.