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The first-of-its-kind bill for payment stablecoins will bring clarity to a sector “clouded by uncertainty”
Partners Sushila Nayak and James Jirtle join at a time when the firm is in ‘growth mode’ and ready to tap into structured credit and collateralised loan obligation opportunities
New hires were made across the financial regulation, M&A and investment funds practices in London, New York and Chicago
UK law firms missing mark on team resourcing and pricing
Lawyers who can help in-house counsel manage costs and budget stand out, but few meet client expectations in the UK, IFLR data reveals
US law firms should focus on AI training and strategic advice
Improving staff training for AI and ensuring legal advice fits in with business goals are key demands for in-house counsel when sourcing external lawyers
Banking
The memorandum establishes standards in line with the White House executive order published earlier in February
New hires were made across the fintech, PE, corporate, funds and venture capital practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Singapore
The Paris-based finance lawyer explains why he would want to be a historian and why finding a legal solution to a business challenge excites him
The new regime has attracted the attention of local and global issuers but licensing standards are expected to be high
M&A
As the European Commission seeks input on updating its 20-year-old merger rules, focusing on traditional competition metrics will no longer be enough, lawyers say
New hires were made across the practices in finance, M&A and funds practices in Tokyo, London, New York and Los Angeles
The Boston-based M&A lawyer explains why dealmaking is like solving puzzles and why she's fascinated with behavioural psychology
Sergio Michelsen at Brigard Urrutia is optimistic that M&A will pick up as US investors search for nearshoring options and Latin American companies look abroad
Capital Markets
As US SPAC activity picks up, we consider opportunities for law firms, what is driving the revival and the impact of recent regulatory developments
Capital markets partner Anna Pinedo discusses what’s fuelling market activity and where opportunities for the firm lie
Regulations must be effective, not excessive, says OCC chief Rodney Hood
Bulge bracket banks have taken a back seat, and smaller firms are now dominating the SPAC space, according to capital markets co-chair Edward Best
ESG
Companies in neighbouring Switzerland need lawyers who are up to date with the changing regulations as the EU relaxes its ESG requirements
From misalignment in messaging to lack of transparency, reputational governance is becoming an increasingly important ESG metric that businesses need to be mindful of
New categories have been added to reflect a changing legal and social landscape
The firm’s directors of innovation for the emerging technology group and digital governance unpack how AI is driving progress in ESG governance, compliance and beyond
IFLR Awards - shared module
IFLR Awards
The Middle East awards are officially open - winners to be announced in October 2025
The finalists for the Americas awards 2025 are revealed - winners will be presented in New York on May 14
The finalists for the 26th annual Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 are revealed - winners will be presented in Hong Kong on April 16
The finalists for the 26th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 3
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Primers - shared module
While the Hong Kong and US stablecoin regimes represent important steps forward, it remains to be seen how these frameworks will evolve in practice
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the challenges associated with the use of AI in capital markets in financial products and services
IFLR’s latest primer looks at the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposal to implement the Basel Committee’s capital standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Financial Stability Board’s recent report on the lessons learned about depositor behaviour, interest rate risk and liquidity risk during the 2023 banking turmoil
IFLR’s latest primer explores the Basel Committee's latest paper on the risks and mitigants of permissionless blockchains for the banking sector
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the CFTC’s recent listing guidelines for VCC derivatives and how they seek to enhance market integrity, transparency, and liquidity
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look the SEC’s recent decision to approve proposals by several US securities exchanges to list spot ether exchange traded funds
Law firms are providing safe harbours for investment firms worried about straying across the advice boundary and helping them prepare them for changes in the future
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the global and local trends around the regulation of stablecoins and their issuers
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the anti-greenwashing rules introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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The old meets the new: behind Winston & Strawn’s new practice launch
With the launch of its financial innovation and regulation practice, the firm expects to offer an integrated approach to its clients and tap into new business, says practice chair Carl Fornaris -
A&O Shearman’s Denise Gibson: ‘I got comfortable being uncomfortable’
The UK managing partner reflects on her career and discusses the opportunities ahead for the firm, particularly in leveraged finance -
Cleary Gottlieb: ‘Our goal is to help financial institutions innovate’
Financial institutions group head Derek Bush reflects on the opportunities for the firm in the digital asset and private credit arenas
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados examine how the first update to the Insurance Intermediary Activities Ordinance since 2003 addresses licensing and supervision amid Macau’s financial legal environment reforms -
Sponsored by LPA LawDespite political and geopolitical uncertainties, the key components of a business-friendly environment are still in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA Law
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon of Prager Dreifuss examines how a Swiss Federal Administrative Court ruling regarding the cancellation and reduction of Credit Suisse bonuses reinforces the legal limits on crisis-driven regulatory intervention
