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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
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
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: international network
Firms with a broad geographic reach are more likely to win work, especially from global companies with high turnovers, according to survey data of nearly 29,000 corporate counsel
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
Omar Al-Nuaimi said the firm’s focus on client engagement, sector knowledge, and diversity has strengthened its competitive advantage
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
Filippo Modulo, managing partner at Chiomenti, delves into the cross-border hurdles behind the award-winning acquisition
Public companies should be cautious of making misleading claims if they want to avoid securities violation
An investment bank and law firm Chapman Tripp discuss the intricacies behind the transaction that won structured finance and securitisation deal of the year at a recent IFLR Awards
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
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London this Wednesday to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
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 symbiotic relationship between PE and the energy transition prompts legal strategies that could drive transformative change
IFLR speaks with capital markets group co-leader Anna Pinedo and SEC hire Jennifer Zepralka about how the firm is leveraging governmental expertise to bolster its corporate governance practice
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
The finalists for the Americas awards 2024 are revealed - winners will be presented in New York on May 15
The finalists for the 25th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 24
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.
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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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 -
CFTC commissioner: ‘Inclusion is essential in financial markets’
Kristin Johnson looks back at her career and explains how her work ensures the integrity of markets and, particularly, how to protect retail participants
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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