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Following a vote on the first US regulatory framework for stablecoins issuers, the GENIUS Act is now ready to move forward
The Middle East awards are officially open - winners to be announced in October 2025
Although the focus of the new crypto framework is on institutional players, it provides a credible proposal for regulating the UK cryptoassets market
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
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
Banking
Following the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, the European Commission is seeking feedback on the bloc's merger control assessments
Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in legal innovation in New York City
New hires were made across the investment funds, financial services and M&A practices in London, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and New York
The UK managing partner reflects on her career and discusses the opportunities ahead for the firm, particularly in leveraged finance
M&A
New regulation to protect national security interests and regulatory scrutiny of mergers mean investors need to be ready to address potential deal roadblocks
New hires were made across the antitrust, M&A, finance and capital markets practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Hong Kong
Practice innovation director Ilona Logvinova and ClearyX CEO Carla Swansburg discuss how AI is transforming Cleary’s practices, including M&A transactions
While M&A activity in public markets may decline, the private market could gain momentum as it operates under different market dynamics
Capital Markets
Lawyers at Hogan Lovells and Linklaters say that clients affected by T+1 implementation in the UK are focusing on operational changes to avoid regulatory hiccups
Partner Tom Grant discusses the legal innovation behind the first Solvency II-compliant restricted tier 1 bond issuance in Portugal and how it can help the firm to win more work
New hires were made across the M&A and capital markets practices in New York and Singapore
Global financial markets partner Agnes Tsang shares her excitement for the increasing use of distributed ledger technology in capital markets transactions
ESG
New draft proposal could lead to an amendment of the European Commission’s Omnibus package
Companies need to ensure that sustainability considerations are woven into business strategy with appropriate controls and oversight to mitigate the potential for greenwashing claims
Linking the UK and EU’s emission trading systems is a solution which improves cooperation on energy and climate, benefitting consumers and businesses alike
View the 2025 EMEA Women in Business Law shortlist and join us on June 25 at The Waldorf Hilton in London
IFLR Awards - shared module
IFLR Awards
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
The shortlist for the Africa Awards 2025 is out - winners will be revealed in Cape Town on March 27
Editorial board
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Primers - shared module
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
Law firms are helping asset managers and advisers understand the implications of this contentious component of the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy
Law firms are helping asset managers comply with this tricky piece of UK investor protection law and prepare for the EU’s related value for money proposals
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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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 -
Exclusive IBA president interview: ‘Our focus must be the rule of law’
Jaime Carey speaks with IFLR about defending judicial independence, DEI values, the use of AI for a smarter legal practice, and other priorities that will define his presidency -
Charles Russell Speechlys targets private client growth in Asia
Head of Asia Simon Green explores the growth opportunities for the firm in the region, particularly in M&A, PE and venture capital transactional work
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Sponsored
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments affecting Chinese investors entering Luxembourg’s markets -
Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSimone Del Nevo and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Vieira de Almeida & AssociadosWith regulatory scrutiny intensifying, experts at Vieira de Almeida & Associados examine how legal teams must ensure ESG claims are accurate to mitigate greenwashing risks, litigation, and regulatory penalties
