Monday, April 27, 2009

Eversheds branches into Saudi Arabia | News | The Lawyer

Eversheds branches into Saudi Arabia News The Lawyer
There is still mobility and there are still firms building new bridges and relationships despite some of the grim economic news of the last months. This one looks as if it is low risk and low budget, which is probably always the best way to go, regardless of the economic times.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Recession? So What?: Firms Opening Overseas Offices

Recession? So What?: Firms Opening Overseas Offices
These are interesting times, and and the justification for a Beijing office is an interesting one as well. As there is a 12 hour difference between the East Coast of the US and Beijing, there is a certain logic to having an office that does not face those issues. However, there has to be a sufficient practice to justify the presence. Time difference alone will not cut it.