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Alex Shopov, head of ESG structured finance, explains the challenges behind creating the first-of-its-kind sector transition acceleration contract to attract investments in high-carbon sectors
Mark Chorazak and Adam Cohen join at a time of flux for the firm’s financial services bench, which has seen some senior departures recently
Singhania & Co lawyers provide a guide for companies aspiring to list on India’s main board
Introducing IFLR+'s Talent Tracker
IFLR+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the financial legal market
What Corporates Want: sector knowledge
An intimate understanding of a client’s sector is essential to winning new business, a survey of over 28,000 corporate counsel reveals
Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in New York this Wednesday
Rather than focusing on regulating the underlying blockchain technology for decentralised finance, regulation should centre around its associated activities and risks
John Ryan’s diverse in-house counsel experience will bolster the firm’s practice as it expands its finance bench in New York
Each week IFLR speaks to a different lawyer about their life and career
IFLR spoke with office executive partner Michael Immordino and new M&A recruit Domenico Fanuele about how the firm is leveraging cross-border expertise to bolster its real estate offering in Milan
Mid-cap transactions are driving activity, keeping French law firms bustling in an expanding buyer's market
Denny Kwon strengthens the firm’s M&A bench, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors
Each week IFLR speaks to a different lawyer about their life and career
Nicholas Russell and Esther Wong, who took home an in-house prize at the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2024, reveal their wish lists when hiring external advisers
Each week IFLR speaks to a different lawyer about their life and career
Carley Ginley bolsters the firm’s transactional practice during a time of strategic growth as the US IPO market rebounds
Public companies should be cautious of making misleading claims if they want to avoid securities violation
IFLR spoke with three law firms to see how their PE and energy lawyers are facilitating the energy transition, highlighting their strategies, challenges, and impact
Ex-City lawyer Joshua Domb discusses with IFLR his path to establishing Gen-R Law, an ESG-focused firm that aims to bridge a gap in the legal sector
Regulatory changes and growing client and stakeholder demands for high-quality ESG data are complicating reporting processes for law firms
IFLR asked lawyers the question: ‘Is there any such thing as an ESG lawyer?’
The Middle East awards research has now begun, with winners to be announced in October 2024
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London this Wednesday to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held on Thursday evening in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent
The first of five global awards took place on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region
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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
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s lastest report on the implementation of loss-absorbing capacity requirements
While North American markets are ahead of the UK and EU in implementing T+1, lawyers in Europe are busy preparing clients for a shortened settlement cycle on the horizon
Lawyers are helping firms prepare for one of the biggest shifts in European transparency rules
In-house counsel should proactively gear up for impending shifts in how enforcers scrutinise environmental claims for products in the EU
The final piece of the far-reaching Basel III package is complex, expensive to implement and comes with significant divergence issues between the EU, UK and US
Uncertain timelines, the sheer volume of changes, and post-Brexit divergence continue to create challenges for market participants
The EU's groundbreaking law shines a harsh spotlight on businesses with weak deforestation and timber policies
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Osborne Clarke CEO's debt finance experience key to understanding client needs
Omar Al-Nuaimi said the firm’s focus on client engagement, sector knowledge, and diversity has strengthened its competitive advantage -
Bae, Kim & Lee expects more work in electric vehicles
While legal demand for M&A and IPOs has dampened, the firm’s managing partner sees deal flow potential with Korean firms expanding overseas -
Single profit pool helps K&L stand out, says senior partner
In an interview, Asia managing partner Ryan Dwyer said the K&L Gates model will support the firm in its regional expansion plans
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger -
Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain quasi-capital contributions and why this financing instrument, as opposed to traditional means, can safeguard the interests of a company, its shareholders, and its creditors
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosSalvador Abecasis de Carvalho of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados presents several dos and don’ts as companies ponder how to create value using AI and avoid standing still
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosClarifications concerning the costs and charges of closed-end private equity funds are welcomed by Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and João P. Monjardino of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosUnderstanding the differences between ESG investing and impact investing is increasingly important, say Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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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
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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
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAfter ratification of the first sustainable investment facilitation agreement, between the EU and Angola, Carla Gonçalves Borges, Mariana França Gouveia, and Assunção Cristas of Vieira de Almeida analyse ESG considerations in African states’ investment treaties
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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
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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
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
