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Paul Atkins said new rules adopted by the commission last year “were very controversial”
Paolo Nastasi, managing partner for Italy, delves into Q1 market trends, deal structures and how the firm is driving growth at a practice level
New hires were made across the capital markets, finance and M&A practices in New York, London, Frankfurt and Hamburg
UK law firms missing mark on team resourcing and pricing
Lawyers who can help in-house counsel manage costs and budget stand out, but few meet client expectations in the UK, IFLR data reveals
US law firms should focus on AI training and strategic advice
Improving staff training for AI and ensuring legal advice fits in with business goals are key demands for in-house counsel when sourcing external lawyers
Banking
Simplification of CSRD and CS3D reporting requirements will help companies “grow, innovate and create quality jobs," says the EU Council
New hires were made across the corporate, M&A and finance practices in London, New York and Houston
The New York-based lawyer explains why a successful finance lawyer needs to understand the big picture and how he pushes himself and others to their fullest potential
With two potential approaches to reform that have emerged, banking organisations will need to consider the pros and cons for each option
M&A
While earnouts serve as valuable tools for bridging valuation gaps, they may lead to disputes that can erode deal value and damage important business relationships
New hires were made across the financial regulation, M&A and investment funds practices in London, New York and Chicago
Kerry Westland, head of the innovation group, and M&A partner Andrew Rosling discuss the firm’s innovation journey and AI application in the M&A practice
The Hong Kong-based lawyer explores why she is a big fan of the architect I.M. Pei and why the ability to read the room is a key attribute for success
Capital Markets
Capital markets partner Alfonso Ventoso delves into capital markets activity in Spain, outlining opportunities for the firm
As international corporates increasingly raise capital in the Dubai International Financial Centre, the reduction in regulatory burden can encourage more investment into the jurisdiction
As US SPAC activity picks up, we consider opportunities for law firms, what is driving the revival and the impact of recent regulatory developments
Capital markets partner Anna Pinedo discusses what’s fuelling market activity and where opportunities for the firm lie
ESG
Managing partner Francine Brogyányi talks about how the Austrian firm’s gender-focused initiatives have made it a place aspiring lawyers want to work for
A memorandum of opinion voids the April 9 executive order that could cause the law firm “significant financial loss”
A number of recent developments in the regulation, such as country risk classification, mean that businesses need to consider whether they can benefit from simplified due diligence requirements
The first-of-its-kind bill for payment stablecoins will bring clarity to a sector “clouded by uncertainty”
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
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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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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 -
The old meets the new: behind Winston & Strawn’s new practice launch
With the launch of its financial innovation and regulation practice, the firm expects to offer an integrated approach to its clients and tap into new business, says practice chair Carl Fornaris -
A&O Shearman’s Denise Gibson: ‘I got comfortable being uncomfortable’
The UK managing partner reflects on her career and discusses the opportunities ahead for the firm, particularly in leveraged finance
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados examine how the first update to the Insurance Intermediary Activities Ordinance since 2003 addresses licensing and supervision amid Macau’s financial legal environment reforms -
Sponsored by LPA LawDespite political and geopolitical uncertainties, the key components of a business-friendly environment are still in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA Law
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon of Prager Dreifuss examines how a Swiss Federal Administrative Court ruling regarding the cancellation and reduction of Credit Suisse bonuses reinforces the legal limits on crisis-driven regulatory intervention
