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Biodiversity litigation set to take off
An expected rise in ESG litigation will provide an extra enforcement tool to increase accountability for environmental crimes
The urgency for Japanese businesses to sell off non-core units due to corporate governance is creating opportunities for private equity
Proposals to regulate green investments for investment funds in the US have been criticised for being unnecessarily prescriptive, costly and invasive
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Following Boris Johnson’s resignation along with key cabinet members, market participants expect delays to the agenda but no major policy changes
Top performing law firms in key markets announced
Khofiz Shakhidi of Alif Bank explains how the use of DLT can enhance efficiency and transparency of Sharia-compliant transactions
As the financial world finally makes headway on digital asset regulation, regulators should maximise this moment and continue to plough ahead with any outstanding items
As the global economy recovers from the shock of Covid-19, it faces further shocks from the Russia-Ukraine war and high inflation. IFLR’s leading correspondents report on the international restructuring and insolvency landscape
The UK is often deemed a relatively trustworthy and easy jurisdiction to bid into, but it does have its quirks when it comes to overseas investors looking to buy a British company
Dan Margulies and Dirk Behnsen of Dechert discuss the troubled airline’s restructuring history and how its latest approved restructuring proposal could face obstacles
Unspent private equity is expected to be a key factor in keeping M&A activity buzzing despite stock market tumbles
The nascent sustainable securitisation space struggles with a lack of dedicated standards and inadequate data sets
In the EU, the Green Bond Standard was proposed to create a taxonomy-aligned framework for green bond issuers but there is uncertainty on how far the UK will align with the EU
As the UK and EU review the trading venue perimeter, market participants stress the importance of getting scope right
Amid growing conflicts between Democrats and Republicans, recent proposals from the SEC on ESG fund rules could be severely impeded
Move to introduce a code of conduct for ESG evaluation and data providers lauded as industry seeks greater transparency; however, its impact may be limited
Public companies in Hong Kong SAR need to develop better gender diversity policies and strategies, including broadening recruitment processes and improving on succession planning
The regulation adds to the growing list of rules under development around the world to deter greenwashing
Linklaters partner Doug Davison and senior associate Menaka Nayar signal five top issues that market participants should keep abreast of in a fast-evolving space
As the debate on whether a synthetic Libor rate is needed in US dollar continues, market participants make a case for its use in legacy bonds
As the UK and EU review the trading venue perimeter, market participants stress the importance of getting scope right
The US dollar market has much to draw from the UK’s experience, but fundamental differences in legislation will make any copy-and-pasting exercise difficult
The conservative government will implement its post-Brexit vision for financial services despite political upheaval and warnings from the EU
Davis Polk wins firm of the year plus all the night’s winning deals, teams and individuals
Research for the third edition of the IFLR Africa Awards is now underway
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
All the shortlisted deals, teams, and firms of the year - winners will be announced on May 5
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Ashley Alder, IOSCO board chair and CEO of SFC, Hong Kong SAR: part two
Alder discusses the rapid evolution of digital assets and Madrid based organisation IOSCO's involvement in the global process -
Ashley Alder, IOSCO board chair and CEO of SFC, Hong Kong SAR: part one
Alder discusses the ongoing efforts of global market regulators to address the risks presented by climate change and the rapid evolution of digital assets -
Gender equality in the workplace: a Q&A with Hristina Dzhevlekova, counsel at Wolf Theiss
Fifty years on from the birth of the glass ceiling concept, how are EU companies scoring on issues of gender equality?
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ramadan and Jirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny examine the details and implications of Dubai’s new digital services legislation
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Sponsored by Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law FirmMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny, in association with AIH Law Firm, discuss Sudan’s PPP Act and the effect it will have on multinationals entering contracted partnerships
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Sponsored by CQ LegalCynthia Quarcoo, Kwabena Oppong-Kyekyeku, and Nhyiraba Yaw Sompa Okyere of CQ Legal discuss the state of Ghana’s economy in the wake of Covid-19, and opportunities for future development