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Alan Bao is impressed by the firm’s deep understanding of the Chinese legal landscape and its extensive network
IFLR spoke with two lawyers on how they are advising clients on the rules’ complexities and strategic moves needed to ensure compliance
Linklaters’ Amit Singh explains the intricacies of a legally innovative deal from India
Introducing IFLR+'s Talent Tracker
IFLR+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the financial legal market
What Corporates Want: reputation
Survey results of over 28,000 in-house lawyers reveal that American in-house counsel place a higher value on the reputation of external advisers than their peers elsewhere
Andrew Karp’s mix of government service and in-house experience helps bolster the firm’s bank regulation offering, an area that is ‘pervasive, complex and occasionally opaque’
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the digital assets taxonomy put forward by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee
Alison Hashmall will bolster the US bench, advising clients on areas such as bank mergers as well as prudential regulation and supervision
As the crypto community grapples with a challenging fundraising environment, startups with strong internal governance will stand to gain
Ceri-Ann McGraa, a M&A lawyer who is also part of London’s police force, shares why communication, organisation and calmness are transferrable skills between the worlds of law and policing
Strategies such as deferred closing and increased post-closing cooperation can help to bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers
Energy lawyers reveal the essence of winning deals from the green energy transition, including having deep sector knowledge and understanding clients' business intricacies
James Hu adds to the firm’s domestic and cross-border M&A practice, a key area of strategic growth as clients navigate more intense regulatory scrutiny in deals
While SPACs have gone quiet in the US due to tightened regulation, the appeal of listing in offshore jurisdictions is beginning to increase
To address structural changes in the global marketplace, derivatives regulations across different jurisdictions must align
The EU Securitisation Regulation stipulates that sponsors and originators must provide detailed information on underlying exposures and investor reports
The first of five global awards took place on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region
IFLR spoke with Herbert Smith Freehills’ newly banded regional ESG quartet to understand how the firm is leveraging technology to provide the most streamlined and current advice to clients
Milbank lawyers discuss the intricacies behind the transaction which won the project finance deal of the year at IFLR’s Asia Pacific Awards 2024
New York-based Tim Wilkins of Freshfields tells IFLR that the firm's 20-year ESG commitment gives it a competitive edge in the legal market
Firms transitioning to sustainable office spaces are safeguarding their future by shaping a greener path for the legal industry
The finalists for the Americas awards 2024 are revealed - winners will be presented in New York on May 15
The finalists for the 25th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 24
The full list of finalists has been revealed and the winners will be presented in South Africa on 11 April
The full list of finalists for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the digital assets taxonomy put forward by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s lastest report on the implementation of loss-absorbing capacity requirements
While North American markets are ahead of the UK and EU in implementing T+1, lawyers in Europe are busy preparing clients for a shortened settlement cycle on the horizon
Lawyers are helping firms prepare for one of the biggest shifts in European transparency rules
In-house counsel should proactively gear up for impending shifts in how enforcers scrutinise environmental claims for products in the EU
The final piece of the far-reaching Basel III package is complex, expensive to implement and comes with significant divergence issues between the EU, UK and US
Uncertain timelines, the sheer volume of changes, and post-Brexit divergence continue to create challenges for market participants
The EU's groundbreaking law shines a harsh spotlight on businesses with weak deforestation and timber policies
Touted as a potential game changer for the UK's digital market space, the DMCC has landed after a long period of anticipation
The European Commission’s proposal will provide belt and braces for human rights and environmental due diligence in Europe
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Single profit pool helps K&L stand out, says senior partner
In an interview, Asia managing partner Ryan Dwyer said the K&L Gates model will support the firm in its regional expansion plans -
CFTC commissioner: ‘Inclusion is essential in financial markets’
Kristin Johnson looks back at her career and explains how her work ensures the integrity of markets and, particularly, how to protect retail participants -
Japan FSA director: ‘Regulators should avoid stability of the graveyard’
Saiko Nakagawa reflects on the reform of the Japanese financial sector and her role in helping to shape the country’s asset management industry
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity -
Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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