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Looking ahead, financial services firms must keep an eye on member state implementation and potential gold plating
A string of high-profile court wins, a regulatory shake-up and a host of new crypto-products signal that the clouds are starting to part over the crypto landscape
Charles Yim said the firm’s international platform will enable him to better serve clients’ cross-border businesses
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: client management
Law firms that pay close attention to their client relationships are more likely to win repeat work, according to a survey of nearly 29,000 in-house counsel
The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held on Thursday evening in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent
Andrew Karp’s mix of government service and in-house experience helps bolster the firm’s bank regulation offering, an area that is ‘pervasive, complex and occasionally opaque’
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
Alison Hashmall will bolster the US bench, advising clients on areas such as bank mergers as well as prudential regulation and supervision
The firms advised on Vinci’s $1.6 billion majority stake acquisition of Edinburgh Airport
Alan Bao is impressed by the firm’s deep understanding of the Chinese legal landscape and its extensive network
Although the potential acquisition is unlikely to hamper competition, it will receive backlash from regulators and potentially generate legal work
Ceri-Ann McGraa, a M&A lawyer who is also part of London’s police force, shares why communication, organisation and calmness are transferrable skills between the worlds of law and policing
IFLR spoke with two lawyers on how they are advising clients on the rules’ complexities and strategic moves needed to ensure compliance
Linklaters’ Amit Singh explains the intricacies of a legally innovative deal from India
The Spring Budget has had mixed reaction and until there are bigger reforms UK equity markets will likely stay subdued
While SPACs have gone quiet in the US due to tightened regulation, the appeal of listing in offshore jurisdictions is beginning to increase
The European Court of Human Rights climate decision could consequently increase lawyers’ workloads on a global scale
Dan Noakes, head of global responsible business at Bird & Bird, discussed with IFLR the delicate balance between driving successful ESG initiatives and engaging stakeholders
IFLR spoke with Herbert Smith Freehills and Bird & Bird on their experiences in fostering a more neurodiverse environment for effective client solutions
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
The full list of finalists has been revealed and the winners will be presented in South Africa on 11 April
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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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 -
Japan FSA director: ‘Regulators should avoid stability of the graveyard’
Saiko Nakagawa reflects on the reform of the Japanese financial sector and her role in helping to shape the country’s asset management industry
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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