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Kon Asimacopoulos and Michael Francies have joined the firm in what could be the start of a significant expansion in the UK capital
Amid shifting market conditions, private credit continuation funds may become an important tool to unlock value and liquidity but investors need to be aware of their challenges
The newly merged firm has added a partner to its growing corporate capabilities in the high-priority region
German law firms fall short on cost transparency
Law firms that are fully transparent about costs can better cater to in-house counsel demands, but a big gap in expectations remains, IFLR data reveals
AI in big law
The legal landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence
Banking
New hires were made across the finance and corporate practices in Hong Kong, Melbourne and the Czech Republic
Lorenzo Corte, partner and global head of transaction practices, discusses a de-SPAC deal using native treasury companies and how the firm is building momentum in this market
Despite crypto-friendly developments in the US, criminal prosecution and enforcement actions of cases involving digital assets should be expected to continue
Carl Fernandes, global head of Linklaters’ financial regulation group, outlines the firm’s opportunities in the financial sector, particularly in Europe and the US
M&A
Digital transformation and renewable energy are key areas to watch, while PE and private credit will continue to drive deal activity across the region
Hee Woong Yoon, managing partner at Yoon & Yang, reveals key growth opportunities in corporate finance and M&A for the firm as he settles into his new role
PE investment has become an option for law firms looking for new ideas that enhance client service, generate more profits for partners and attract lawyers to join them
Succession issues, carve-out opportunities and regulatory reforms are creating a deal environment mutually beneficial for both Japanese business owners and PE firms
Capital Markets
TCA Tanoira Cassagne’s founding partner Alexia Rosenthal explains how the firm is helping clients access capital in a challenging environment
As the FCA finalises changes to its capital markets regulation, we speak to partners at Paul Hastings and Cleary Gottlieb to discuss the impact of the new Prospectus Rules
New York-based capital markets lawyer Jessica Chen discusses the biggest misconceptions about being a lawyer and why self-starters and boot-strappers inspire her
A set of new recommendations published this week by the President’s working group seeks formal regulation of digital assets by the SEC and other authorities
ESG
From antitrust crackdowns to state-level litigation, ESG practices are under siege
Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia are seeing a wave of climate-related disclosure requirements as transition planning increasingly comes to the fore
As sustainable finance matures, legal practitioners have a key role to play in shaping market practice
Sustainability practice co-lead Rachel Saltzman delves into how Hunton Andrews Kurth is continuing to advise clients on ESG issues despite regulatory rollbacks in the US
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
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.
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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Kirkland & Ellis captures ‘take-private’ opportunities in Asia
Asia M&A co-head, Joey Chau, reflects on the firm’s work on public-to-private transactions in Hong Kong and the outlook for deal opportunities in the region -
Afreximbank: ‘Responsiveness and accessibility of external counsel are critical’
Legal services head Joy Albright outlines the challenges for the rapidly growing bank and her priorities when choosing external counsel -
How Bowmans is using AI and connections to expand in Africa
Tanzania managing partner Michael Strain explains how the firm is capturing opportunities in East Africa and how AI solutions such as Harvey can help
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussMarcel Frey and Urs Feller of Prager Dreifuss outline the planned Zurich International Commercial Court, set to launch in 2027, and assess its potential advantages over arbitration for resolving cross-border commercial disputes -
Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Florian Henöckl, and Elisabeth Fischer-Schwarz of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners examine the latest Austrian insolvency trends, the economic and legal factors driving them, and the potential implications for businesses and creditors
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBelmiro Leong and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados urge companies to review their policies on reporting profits tax as Macau SAR introduces new rules aligned with international transfer pricing standards
