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Heightened merger control measures and FDI regimes will also require creative, adaptable and resilient strategies in M&A deals, lawyers say
New hires were made across the finance, corporate and funds practices in London, Hong Kong and New York
The Singapore-based M&A lawyer discusses why talented, like-minded younger lawyers inspire her and what it takes to be a successful M&A lawyer
US law firms dominated UK lateral hires in 2024
Paul Hastings, Holland & Knight and Kirkland & Ellis topped the finance and M&A recruitment drive in the US while Simmons & Simmons, Sidley Austin and Paul Weiss dominated in the UK
Southeast Europe stands out from the crowd on DEI
DEI is a high priority particularly in regions seeing an influx of international businesses and challenges in talent retention
Banking
New hires were made across the finance and corporate practices in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York
From the EU Omnibus Regulation and MiCA to Basel III and DORA, Travers Smith and Dentons' lawyers break down the key regulatory challenges for the banking sector
From pump-and-dump schemes to corporate fraud, there remains a lack of regulatory oversight of fraudulent activity in cryptoassets
New hires were made across the finance, antitrust and corporate practices in London, Düsseldorf, Houston and Washington, DC
Corporate
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the outlook for M&A in the European energy and infrastructure sectors remains positive as large players continue to invest while the global energy transition gains pace
Antitrust partners in London, Düsseldorf and Brussels say 2025 could be strong for dealmaking despite tighter merger control rules
The finalists for the 26th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 3
David Harris joins the firm’s M&A team in New York after more than 22 years at Paul Weiss
Capital Markets
The prospect of completing a new listing application process within six months may help to drive more IPOs
The shortlist for the Africa Awards 2025 is out - winners will be revealed in Cape Town on March 27
New hires were made across the corporate, capital markets and projects practices in San Francisco, New York, Tokyo and Johannesburg
With the first submission deadline fast approaching, we round up the key takeaways from this year’s webinar and all the essential information for the research process
ESG
The development of domestic carbon markets under Article 6.4 rules presents opportunities for African countries
The Japanese law firm’s co-founder Tomohiro Tohyama explains what makes Brussels a strategic choice and how that fits in with the firm’s “50/50” growth vision
The deal team behind one of the world’s largest debt-for-nature conversions explores the transaction’s bespoke structure and legal mechanisms
Purchasers of carbon credits need to take care to ensure the integrity and quality of carbon credits purchased
IFLR Awards - shared module
IFLR Awards
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
Research for the 26th annual IFLR awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Research for the 6th annual IFLR Africa awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Research for the 26th annual IFLR awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Editorial board
IFLR’s editorial board features senior financial legal practitioners, both in-house and private practice, from around the world. Through their expertise, board members support our editorial coverage with regular feedback, insight and contributed articles.
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Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Sidley: 'Our goal is to be the City’s premier finance practice'
Tania Bedi, the sixth partner to join Sidley Austin’s London global finance department within the past three months, discusses her motivation for joining the firm -
Chinese law firm founder: ‘Impact of China-US relations is two-way street’
Zhang Xiaowei, managing partner and founder of W&H Law Firm, reflects on the challenges of expanding a law firm in light of growing geopolitical tensions -
Freshfields’ rising star on why ‘haste makes waste’
Freshfields lawyer Tumise Jegede, who was named a Rising Star at the IFLR Middle East Awards, reflects on why finance can be likened to tennis and offers advice for young lawyers
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