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Legal services head Joy Albright outlines the challenges for the rapidly growing bank and her priorities when choosing external counsel
With the Fed hitting pause on Basel III endgame implementation and potential cuts to supplementary leverage ratios, community banks have little to stand up to big banks
The HKMA has released a report on the implementation of rules that require Hong Kong banks to include recognition of resolution stay clauses in their financial contracts
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
IFLR’s legal benchmarking title reveals its latest rankings for the US, Mexico and Caribbean
Bulk hires were made at Greenberg Traurig and Ropes & Gray, which opened new offices in Munich and Paris respectively
The effective date of the final rule for investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers will be delayed by two years
New hires were made across the M&A, securities and finance practices in New York, Miami and London
M&A
A number of variations have emerged as lenders and sponsors increasingly focus on investor transfer provisions in subscription line credit facilities
As defence spending soars to new highs and private capital is dominating the sector, new doors are opening for law firms
New hires were made across the finance, M&A and funds practices in New York, London and Paris
The firm’s managing partners in London and Lisbon discuss why Portugal was the place to go next
Capital Markets
Far from fading, SPACs are re-emerging as strategic tools of capital access, especially in US markets
Borrowers and lenders can plan ahead of the curve amid financial pressures
New measures look to calibrate policy measures in place as NBFI played a role in previous markets ‘stress episodes’, says the FSB
The influx of mainland Chinese companies seeking dual share listings and increasing investor appetite for the Hong Kong stock market are driving the IPO frenzy
ESG
Lawyers at A&O Shearman and Vinson & Elkins say that judges are approaching statutory interpretation differently following Loper Bright, but they are still paying attention to government arguments
Partner Deborah Zandstra and senior associate Azam Taiyeb delve into the business opportunities the innovative product brings for the firm and the complexities in structuring deals
Supply chain oversight and environmental impact assessments are some of the key areas that Chinese businesses need to be mindful of in outbound operations
The move comes after a US federal judge struck down the directive against the firm earlier in May
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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Freshfields: ‘Ambition to be global with strength in Asia’
Asia managing partner Matthew O’Callaghan discusses how the firm is poised to capture opportunities in the region, particularly in financial services -
Nigerian law firm sees finance needs as critical for economy
Yinka Edu, who heads the banking and finance practice at Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie, describes how Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape has presented challenges and opportunities for the firm -
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
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerAs the Swiss tax authorities take an increasingly aggressive approach, Matthias Bizzarro and Ricardo Marino of Bär & Karrer explain the relevance of tax rulings, taxpayers’ means of appeal, and the burden of proof -
Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Hália Cerqueira of Riquito Advogados report on a one-stop dual listing initiative between Macau and Luxembourg that is expected to build international financing channels and foster financial innovation
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann illustrate the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
