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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
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
While crypto lending offers significant opportunities for borrowers, market volatility and regulation continue to pose challenges
Financial institutions group head Derek Bush reflects on the opportunities for the firm in the digital asset and private credit arenas
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued an interim final rule restoring its streamlined process for reviewing bank merger applications
New hires were made across the antitrust, M&A, finance and capital markets practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Hong Kong
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
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
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
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
View the 2025 EMEA Women in Business Law shortlist and join us on June 25 at The Waldorf Hilton in London
A memorandum of opinion blocks the March 6 executive order that has caused the law firm “substantial” revenue loss
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
With deadlines extended and further reforms on the horizon, companies should take strategic steps now to futureproof their operations and ensure resilience amid evolving regulations
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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Clifford Chance expands talent pool with Chinese firm joint operation
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 -
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
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThe M&A market is adapting to a reviving economy in 2024, with dealmakers seeking legal counsel to prepare for regulatory intervention, valuation gaps, and cautious acquirors, say Nick Cline, Douglas Abernethy, and Catherine Campbell
