Insights: Results

We Have an Arbitration Agreement, So What Are We Doing in Court?

by Patricia H. Thompson

Arbitration is meant to avoid litigation, not cause it. But vague or flawed contract language can lead parties straight to court—and years of delay.

The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2024 Launch

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is excited to announce The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for 2023, including the top lawyers and law firms from Australia.

Porter Wright Founds LGBTQ+ Practice

by Megan Edmonds

At the beginning of Pride month, U.S. law firm Porter Wright announced the addition of an LGBTQ+ practice area group.

Spoliation Allegations Spread into Arbitration

by Elizabeth Del Cid and Katherine McGrail

Announcing The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2023

by Best Lawyers

The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Australia.

The Future of Trade is Digital

by Jo Feldman and Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds

Digital information increasingly drives bilateral and multilateral trade throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It behooves countries to devise agreements governing the use and exchange of the enormous amounts of vital data generated every day.

Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore

by Jamilla Tabbara

Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.

Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?

by Kevin J. O'Connor, Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Robert S. Peckar and Paulo Flores

Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.

Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Australia

by Best Lawyers

Celebrating standout lawyers and firms across 94 practice areas in Australia’s 14th edition.

Types of Contracts in Business

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the essential business contracts that define professional relationships and safeguard every transaction.

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

by Best Lawyers

Michael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.

Six Tips for a Successful Mediation

by Pullman & Comley and Judge Michael E. Riley

Mediation encourages open dialogue and allows parties to express their concerns, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to reach resolutions efficiently.

Presenting The Best Lawyers in The United Kingdom 2024

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is proud to announce the 12th edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in the United Kingdom for 2024.

Cedric C. Chao, San Francisco "Lawyer of the Year" for Arbitration 2018

by Nicole Ortiz

Cedric C. Chao of DLA Piper was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Arbitration.