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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
A memorandum of opinion blocks the March 6 executive order that has caused the law firm “substantial” revenue loss
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
Belt and Road deals drive demand for deep legal networks
Exclusive data and analysis show that external counsel in Asia need a deep bench and a robust international network to navigate cross-border deals
Banking
New hires were made across the finance, PE, M&A and private capital practices in New York, Washington DC and Dallas
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
The growth of private credit funds and other credit linked products have driven the expansion of the secondaries market
Managing partners Connie Heng and Lei Shi discuss the motivations behind the tie-up with Shanghai He Ping Law Firm and the opportunities it brings for Clifford Chance
M&A
The deal to acquire IFLR's parent company is expected to complete by the end of May 2025
Partner Christian Matarese and director of tech innovation Thor Alden explore how AI tools are transforming the firm’s M&A practice and giving it a competitive edge in the legal landscape
New hires were made across the finance, energy and M&A practices in São Paulo, Dallas, New York and Dubai
Three of the firm’s lawyers discuss the key drivers behind dealmaking activity and how they adopt a strategic approach in helping clients navigate challenges
Capital Markets
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
IFLR's Americas Awards and IFLR1000 rankings are poised for another interesting year, as US firms continue to thrive in both the domestic and international markets
ESG
Streamlined rules won’t reduce the legal load for businesses as 70% of the regulation compliance obligations still stand
An amicus brief filed by an association of more than 700 law firm partners supports Susman Godfrey’s fight to challenge the Trump administration’s scrutiny over its DEI practices and political representations
As clients’ ESG demands expand, Paul Hastings and Baker McKenzie’s multidisciplinary practices prepare for an increase in workflow
View the 2025 Americas Women in Business Law shortlist and join us on June 17 at 583 Park Ave in New York City
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
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
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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Deutsche Bank counsel: ‘Every team member should feel invested’
Yvette Rodriguez, head of the origination and advisory legal team for APAC, shares advice on building a successful in-house team and her preferences when selecting external counsel -
Brazilian law firm builds reputation with innovative finance work
José Luiz de Mello of Pinheiro Neto Advogados reflects on how the firm’s involvement in key government regulatory frameworks has helped it establish a strong client roster -
New RPC managing partner says regulation presents ‘great’ opportunity
Antony Sassi explores how regulation is driving growth in M&A and ESG work and how his time in Asia has helped mold his leadership approach
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados summarise Macau’s new legal initiatives to tackle illegal gaming as the city strives to become one of Asia’s leading tourism, cultural, and leisure spots -
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
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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
