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Clemens York discusses how expanding EU regulatory regimes are reshaping transaction execution, from data preparation and deal documentation to cross-practice matter staffing
The firm has hired three former Akin partners across US offices to strengthen its hybrid capital practice
As AI changes what sponsors buy, advisers must sharpen their focus on valuation, data rights and resilience
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We are pleased to announce the launch IFLR's global research covering the annual IFLR Europe Awards and IFLR1000 rankings.
AI in big law
The legal landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence
IFLR1000 Rankings Analysis
Exclusive IFLR data reveals a surge in Sub-Saharan Africa’s legal market in 2025, with banking and capital markets driving upgrades across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya
IFLR’s exclusive data shows that law firm practices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE recorded the highest number of upgrades across all three practice areas
IFLR’s accreditation title highlights a wave of new firm entries and 77 newly ranked lawyers in Canada’s legal landscape
IFLR’s legal accreditation title reveals that 85 firms across the region entered the rankings this year, while 23 dropped out across seven practice areas
Banking
Leon Stephenson’s arrival follows the firm’s Charlotte launch and global fund finance build-out, as Paul Hastings continues to expand its London platform
New hires were made in the finance, M&A, corporate, data and technology practices in London, Tokyo, New York, Washington DC and Chicago
Two Reed Smith partners and its AI innovation lead explain why the firm’s Harvey usage has surged to record highs, and what separates winners from losers in AI adoption
The CEO of ECIJA Holdco LATAM and trust practice lead, Christian Molina, talks to IFLR about going from never wanting to be a lawyer to helping shape the Dominican Republic’s trust framework
M&A
The merger with local firm Miranda & Amado marks Pérez-Llorca’s third Latin America expansion in just over two years, following tie-ups in Mexico and Colombia
The firm believes its sector focus will help it stand out in a competitive market for M&A advisers, its global managing partner tells IFLR
The newly combined firm brings together more than 3,500 practitioners across 52 offices, with flagship hubs in Seattle, London, Sydney and New York
We round up this week’s lateral hires at leading firms across Germany, the US, UK and Brazil
Capital Markets
As Islamic capital markets broaden beyond their traditional centres, fresh demands around standardisation, disclosure and product design are coming into focus
As Italy updates its securitisation framework, corporates gain more flexible financing tools
We round up top lateral hires across the PE, antitrust, M&A and corporate practices in London and New York
We roundup top lateral hires in finance, corporate, PE and M&A practices at law firms across the US and Europe
ESG
White & Case finance partner Kamran Ahmad and local partner Ryan Gawrych discuss the offtake, financing and execution challenges behind a deal centring on sustainable aviation fuel
IFLR’s exclusive data finds Greek firms are outperforming southern European peers on gender representation, even as client expectations keep rising
View the 2026 EMEA Women in Business Law shortlist and join us on June 25 at The Biltmore Mayfair in London
We are delighted to announce the launch of IFLR Middle East Awards 2026 and IFLR1000 rankings, celebrating excellence in legal innovation across the GCC and Egypt.
IFLR Awards - shared module
The finalists for the 28th annual Europe awards have been revealed, with the winners to be announced in London on June 11
The 2026 Africa Awards shortlist is out, with winners to be announced in Cape Town on March 17
IFLR recognises the region’s most legally innovative cross-border transactions, as well as the law firms, in-house teams, and individual lawyers who set the benchmark over the past year.
Research for the third annual IFLR Africa awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
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Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Yoon & Yang chief: strong pool of talent a ‘key building block’
Hee Woong Yoon, managing partner at Yoon & Yang, reveals key growth opportunities in corporate finance and M&A for the firm as he settles into his new role -
Linklaters: ‘Regulators are becoming more sophisticated in their supervision’
Carl Fernandes, global head of Linklaters’ financial regulation group, outlines the firm’s opportunities in the financial sector, particularly in Europe and the US -
Argentine law firm eyes debt market opportunities in volatile market
TCA Tanoira Cassagne’s founding partner Alexia Rosenthal explains how the firm is helping clients access capital in a challenging environment
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