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2021 Best Lawyers: The Global Issue

The 2021 Global Issue features top legal talent from the most recent editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch worldwide.

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October 8, 2021 06:00 AM

The 2021 Best Lawyers Fall Business Edition, The Global Issue, features top-ranked legal talent from more than 30 countries and 170 practice areas around the world. Highlighting recognitions around the world in Best Lawyers, recipients of the prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" awards and an international introduction to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in three countries, we are proud to bring you the preeminent guide to global legal talent.

In this issue, we feature an in-depth look at the Olympics, the world's premier sporting event of more than 200 competing nations.

Thought leaders from firms in Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom bring you engaging editorial that explores:

A cover story on banned substances in the games, including a look at Russia's 2019 doping disaster and the drug testing failures of 20 track-and-field athletes
The controversy faced by female athletes regarding uniforms in the most recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Legislation surrounding sponsorships and branding for advertising, athletes and the games themselves
The legal and financial costs and responsibilities of being an Olympics host country

Read the full issue:

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The Sponsor Games

by Nick Fitzpatrick and Alasdair Muller

Brands looking to capture a little Olympic glory for themselves face a challenging legal course. Here’s an overview.

Fierce Competition

by Amalia Berg and Jordan Scopa

Is jumping through legal hoops an Olympic event? It might as well be for any company seeking to sponsor an athlete, a team or the quadrennial games themselves.

Legal Sponsorships for the Olympic Games

The Subsidy Solution

by Anton O. Petrov and Jan D. Bonhage

Major athletic events are great fun, sources of pride . . . and expensive. What are countries’ responsibilities, especially during the pandemic, to help ensure their survival?

Responsibilities of Olympic Host Countries

A Line in the Sand

by Susan H. Abramovitch and Phedely Artiste

Norway’s women’s-handball team made news at the Tokyo Olympics not so much for its athletic prowess but for what it was wearing. A look at the legal intricacies of an increasingly fraught topic.

Norway's Handball Team Uniform Controversy

All Doped Up

by Howard Rapke

Keeping elite international sporting events free of banned substances is an endless game of cat and mouse. Here’s an overview of the legal efforts set up to do, in theory, exactly that.

Champions of Change: Record Breaking LGBTQ Olympic Athlete Representation

by Rebecca Blackwell

"Lawyer of the Year"

Duane C. Pozza

Advertising Law

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Announcing the 2020 Global Business Edition

by Best Lawyers

Featuring Best Lawyers and Law Firm of the Year honorees from around the globe.

Fall Business Edition "The Global Issue"

An Interview With Robert B. Legault of Legault Joly Thiffault (LJT) Avocats

by Best Lawyers

Robert B. Legault discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Advertising Law in Canada with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.

Robert B. Legault Law Firm of the Year Interv

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Introducing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

by Jennifer Verta

This year’s awards reflect the strength of the Best Lawyers network and its role in elevating legal talent worldwide.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

Discover The Best Lawyers in Spain 2025 Edition

by Jennifer Verta

Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.

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How to Increase Your Online Visibility With a Legal Directory Profile

by Jennifer Verta

Maximize your firm’s reach with a legal directory profile.

Effective Communication: A Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

by Jamilla Tabbara

The power of effective communication beyond the law.

Image of Jefferson Fisher and Phillip Greer engaged in a conversation about effective communication

Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

by Gregory Sirico

Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.

The Future of Family Law: 3 Top Trends Driving the Field

by Gregory Sirico

How technology, mental health awareness and alternative dispute resolution are transforming family law to better support evolving family dynamics.

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The 2025 Legal Outlook Survey Results Are In

by Jennifer Verta

Discover what Best Lawyers honorees see ahead for the legal industry.

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Safe Drinking Water Is the Law, First Nations Tell Canada in $1.1B Class Action

by Gregory Sirico

Canada's argument that it has "no legal obligation" to provide First Nations with clean drinking water has sparked a major human rights debate.

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New Mass. Child Custody Bills Could Transform US Family Law

by Gregory Sirico

How new shared-parenting child custody bills may reshape family law in the state and set a national precedent.

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The Best Lawyers Network: Global Recognition with Long-term Value

by Jamilla Tabbara

Learn how Best Lawyers' peer-review process helps recognized lawyers attract more clients and referral opportunities.

Jefferson Fisher: The Secrets to Influential Legal Marketing

by Jennifer Verta

How lawyers can apply Jefferson Fisher’s communication and marketing strategies to build trust, attract clients and grow their practice.

Portrait of Jefferson Fisher a legal marketing expert

Finding the Right Divorce Attorney

by Best Lawyers

Divorce proceedings are inherently a complex legal undertaking. Hiring the right divorce attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of any case.

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The Future of Canadian Law. Insights from Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees

by Jennifer Verta

Emerging leaders in Canada share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Canadian law

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New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice

by Gregory Sirico

Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?

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Is Your Law Firm’s Website Driving Clients Away?

by Jamilla Tabbara

Identify key website issues that may be affecting client engagement and retention.

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Family Law Wrestles With Ethics as It Embraces Technology

by Michele M. Jochner

Generative AI is revolutionizing family law with far-reaching implications for the practice area.

2021 Best Lawyers: The Global Issue

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