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Morgan Lewis said it received 21 practice rankings and 29 individual lawyer recognitions in the 2027 IFLR1000 Western Europe guide. The firm said the results covered its work in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, including new rankings across several transactional practice areas.
Morgan Lewis said Katherine O’Keefe and Erik Karpinski examined AI computing infrastructure and its implications for data center operations and colocation agreements in an October 16 blog post. The firm said the article considers how differing equipment and deployment configurations affect operational planning and contractual responsibilities.
Morgan Lewis said IFLR1000’s 2027 Asia-Pacific rankings recognized its work with 13 practice rankings and 14 individual lawyer rankings. The firm said the recognition covers China, Hong Kong and Singapore and includes eight new individual rankings in the current edition.
Morgan Lewis said it formed a 12-member EMEA Leadership Council led by partner Ayman Khaleq to coordinate regional priorities and client service. The firm said the council brings together lawyers from different practices and markets to strengthen collaboration across its international offices.
Morgan Lewis said it promoted 32 lawyers from 13 offices and 11 practices to partner, effective October 1, 2026. The firm’s announcement listed the new partners and their offices and practices, with Chair David McManus recognizing their legal work, client service and contributions to the firm’s culture.
Morgan Lewis said it announced a new global leadership team as David McManus began his five-year term as firm chair. The firm said the structure assigns responsibilities for strategy, talent, performance and operations and supports its priorities for client service, practice development, professional culture and innovation.