The firm’s US SPAC lead and a UK capital markets partner explore the rebound in SPAC activity and the firm’s strategy to capitalise on renewed interest
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  IFLR's legal accreditation title reveals that 286 teams across the region entered the rankings for the first time, while 198 dropped out of the tables 
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  Nick Davis, co-managing partner of Haynes Boone’s London office, discusses how the firm advised Fermi America on its groundbreaking simultaneous dual-listing IPO, one of the largest in London this century
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  As the US government shutdown enters its fifth day, lawyers warn IPO filings face stalled reviews, stale financials and uncertain timelines
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  
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            Sponsored by ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & PartnersHossam Gramon, Karima Seyam, and Nour El Kholy of ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners report that Egypt’s capital markets are undergoing structural reform and product diversification, reshaping the debt, ESG, and fintech sectors
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            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 GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments affecting Chinese investors entering Luxembourg’s markets
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            Opinion: Bridging the gender gap through bonds Use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked bonds offer ample opportunities for issuers and investors to channel financing to address gender inequality in Asia
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                    OPINION: the SEC’s overwhelming rulemaking agenda is too much too soon A plethora of legislation from the US securities regulator is likely to lead to problems down the line as the market struggles to follow along
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                    Opinion: Arm IPO proves London’s rule changes have flopped Changes to the listing rules were expected to attract more tech companies to the London equity markets, but the semiconductor and software company’s decision to list in the US has exposed serious weaknesses in the regime
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                    Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff The island nation needs to consider restructuring options while reorienting its economy to reduce import dependence
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                    OPINION: China’s bond defaults have come of age While there are worrying signals for investors in the Chinese bond market, there are also signs that regulations and infrastructure for market-oriented debt resolutions are developing
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in New York 
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
  The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent
    
    
      
        
    
      
    
    
    
   
    
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
