Top performing law firms in key markets announced
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
The decision in Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings sheds light on the second core requirement at a time when distressed Chinese entities may be increasingly using the jurisdiction’s courts
The Delaware Court of Chancery could reach a decision fairly quickly if the social media giant continues to press Tesla's CEO to consummate the $44 billion acquisition
The proposals to create a more level playing field in the EU’s markets have been broadly welcomed but questions remain about how the rules will be implemented
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act’s broad scope and definitions leave many financial services firms perplexed on the exact details of what will be regulated and how to be compliant
The permitted scope of third-party funding in corporate insolvencies is set to increase, enhancing the country’s appeal as a dispute resolution and restructuring hub
While market sentiment appears to have improved on tech companies finding some breathing room, China has its work cut out to reclaim its momentum
A possible recession on the horizon could drive a new wave of operational activists, unsolicited bids, campaigns targeting existing deals and insurgencies
The SEC’s proposed changes have opened questions as to whether other jurisdictions will follow suit, and whether stricter regulation in the US could open opportunities for other SPAC markets
Sponsored
Sponsored
-
Sponsored by Bär & Karrer
Christoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss the Swiss legal restructuring and insolvency regime -
Sponsored by RPC Premier Law
Boey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery
-
Sponsored by BLC Robert & Associates
Mushtaq Namdarkhan, Shane Mungur, and Khalil Beebeejaun of BLC Robert & Associates assess the Bank of Mauritius’ support for companies and analyse the landscape of receiverships and administrations
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
As the dust begins to settle on the economic upheaval the sanctions have caused, IFLR unpicks their implications and ponders the long-term consequences for financial services
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the rules on foreign investments and the implications of the newly added listing regulations for restricted sectors
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for the new law and what areas are the most challenging to comply with
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for the revised code and areas where it still falls short, such as gender diversity and board independence
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the challenges that lie ahead for businesses, their strategies, how the law compares with the GDPR, and what aspects still lack clarity
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how proposed changes will have implications for diversity, board governance and ESG
IFLR’s latest free-to-read primer looks at Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest, addressing what it is, what it does and related retail investor protection issues
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for a new operating environment limiting anti-competitive behaviour
Enforcement and dispute resolution mechanisms will help to determine the effectiveness of the agreement, this IFLR explainer takes a closer look
-
Opinion: China must ensure Belt and Road Initiative is sustainable
Although the country’s move to stop overseas funding of coal-fired power plants is pivotal in lowering global emissions, it needs to be complemented with steps to lower oil and gas investments and switch to renewable energy investments -
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 -
Opinion: the UK must tread carefully with its NSI bill
The UK has jumped on the global bandwagon with its newly announced security regime; but the country is in no position to be taking such a hardline approach -
OPINION: Antitrust regulators need more bite
China has proposed a reform of its Anti-Monopoly Law that could rein in big tech. Authorities should act to promote competition before it's too late -
OPINION: TikTok’s time is nearly up
Decoupling the US assets of Chinese-owned application TikTok from its parent company may be the only way to protect national security, but it won't be easy
Notwithstanding the initial backlash against the SEC’s proposed changes, sources argue that these could benefit SPACs in the long run by weeding out less qualitative deals and making the market more sophisticated
A panel of activists and advisers debated the impact of a new rule for director fights, with one participant suggesting it could open the floodgates for activism campaigns
While the island nation aims to open up to foreign investment, it does so with the caveat of a review mechanism that allows the president to prohibit investments which endanger national security
Whilst Saudi Arabia has had large investment outflows and has taken steps to position itself as a regional hub, the country is struggling to attract investment from overseas