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Simplification of CSRD and CS3D reporting requirements will help companies “grow, innovate and create quality jobs," says the EU Council
The winners for the 15th annual WiBL EMEA Awards are announced
New hires were made across the corporate, M&A and finance practices in London, New York and Houston
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
With two potential approaches to reform that have emerged, banking organisations will need to consider the pros and cons for each option
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
M&A
Kerry Westland, head of the innovation group, and M&A partner Andrew Rosling discuss the firm’s innovation journey and AI application in the M&A practice
The Hong Kong-based lawyer explores why she is a big fan of the architect I.M. Pei and why the ability to read the room is a key attribute for success
New hires were made across the fintech, PE, corporate, funds and venture capital practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Singapore
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
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
A seven-partner litigation team joins from Willkie, following the firm’s pro bono agreement with the White House earlier in April
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
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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Colombian law firm seizes M&A opportunities amid political uncertainty
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 -
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
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Sponsored by VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and ConsultantsESG considerations are becoming an increasingly important factor in investment decisions in Ghana. Lady-Ann Essuman, Ewurama Osam Tawiah, and Verissa Odame-Koranteng of VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and Consultants explain why, and how, the new reality should be embraced -
Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra addresses the key questions concerning the new Swiss requirement for certain companies to provide annual reports on non-financial matters
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards
