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Cooley and Dentons’ lawyers discuss the immediate impact of the new regime and the innovative advisory strategies they are adopting to support their clients
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
While significant roadblocks remain ahead, the Bank of England demonstrates that significant progress has been made to date on a central bank digital currency for the UK
Introducing IFLR+'s Talent Tracker
IFLR+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the financial legal market
CSR projects help law firms gain trust of clients
Sources reveal that law firms’ participation in community development and sustainability initiatives can earn the trust of in-house counsel
Banking
New hires were made across the finance, PE and corporate practices in London, Hong Kong and New York
Four partners expect more financial-legal disputes across Europe and say specialism is key to success
New hires were made across the banking, corporate and capital markets practices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore
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
Corporate
The Lagos-based PE lawyer reflects on her love for fashion, why pro bono work remains close to her heart and her leadership role at the Nigerian Bar Association
After a prolonged period of volatility, reduced uncertainty and stable growth are expected to break open the M&A logjam, with mid-market consolidation deals fuelling rebound
Eversheds Sutherland, Herbert Smith Freehills and Cooley lawyers share their M&A strategies as they prepare clients to navigate deal hurdles in a challenging year ahead
The New York-based corporate lawyer says that three things that help her advocate successfully for clients are the ability to remain calm, think through and articulate points clearly, and work collegially under pressure
Capital Markets
Partner Claudia Yu reflects on the challenges involved in leading the first-of-its-kind transaction in Hong Kong with regulators and parties across six countries
A&O Shearman partner James Yao and AirAsia’s chief legal officer, Vinay Thakur, discuss the intricacies behind a first-of-its-kind bond issuance in Asia
Cadwalader lawyers examine the structural level considerations for securitisation under new amendments to the US’ commercial transaction law
Partner Roger Byrne and associate Asila Al Hinai unravel the complexities of the Omantel sukuk, including the use of AI in the drafting process
ESG
Partner Deborah Zandstra and senior associate Azam Taiyeb explore how the firm is developing expertise in the burgeoning green sovereign debt market
The voluntary carbon market can complement existing carbon markets but standards to enhance their integrity will be essential
As Indian in-house counsel grapple with increasing ESG and data risks, law firms play a key role in advising clients to prepare for regulatory compliance
Market innovations and regulations in sustainable bonds continue to shape the market
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.
Primers - shared module
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
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the digital assets taxonomy put forward by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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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 -
Egyptian firm founder: ‘Build a culture that prioritises collaboration over competition’
The founder of Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners, an M&A and capital markets specialist, reflects on his journey in creating a law firm and the opportunities that lie ahead -
Nigerian M&A partner: ‘Every transaction has its own puzzle pieces’
Folake Elias-Adebowale of Nigerian law firm Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie explains why her role has kept her on her toes as many deals feel like a race against time
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.As interest and activity in Hong Kong’s virtual asset environment surges, Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. explains how the special administrative region is embracing innovation while protecting investors -
Sponsored by Papapolitis & PapapolitisNikolas Katsaros and Maria Karabella of Papapolitis & Papapolitis cast a critical eye over a new law purportedly attempting to modernise the regulatory framework regarding pledges and another introducing a digital transaction levy
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangIk Hwan Cho, Jun Ki Park, and Eungyung Choi of Kim & Chang discuss short sale rule violations identified by South Korea’s financial regulators, and summarise the measures taken to strengthen enforcement and foster compliance
