How to prepare for Mofcom’s new M&A rules Lawyers in Mainland China have urged companies to screen all M&A deals, regardless of size or location, ahead of new Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Mofcom) merger rules which take effect Febru... January 27 2012
Carlyle’s mandatory arbitration – why more could follow Copycat cases are expected if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves Carlyle Group’s mandatory shareholder arbitration clause in the registration statement for its planned initial public offering (IPO) January 27 2012
Americas awards 2012: shortlist revealed The nominations for this year’s IFLR Americas awards have been announced. For all the deal and team of the year shortlists, click here January 24 2012
Coeur Défense upheld. French creditor protection saved Today’s Versailles Court of Appeal Coeur Défense ruling has held that SPVs can be protected by safeguard procedures in French restructurings January 19 2012
Europe awards 2012: shortlist revealed The nominations for this year’s IFLR Europe awards have been announced. For all deal and team of the year shortlists, please see below By IFLR Correspondent January 18 2012
Brazilian judge: corruption reform to increase FDI Foreign direct investment into Brazil will increase if a bill that make companies liable for corrupt business practices is passed, Sao Paulo Federal Appeals Court Judge Fausto De Sanctis has told IFLR January 13 2012
Eircom highlights euro break-up clause tension The failure of Eircom’s restructuring plan has highlighted tensions around the inclusion of eurozone break-up clauses in corporate contracts January 13 2012
Dodd-Frank and Bribery Act: US whistleblowing to hit UK firms It’s only a matter of time before financial incentives to report US securities and commodities law violations start impacting the UK market, lawyers have warned By Gemma Varriale January 12 2012
Two-step mergers grow with Brazil deal Brazil’s first mid-market investment into the US has used the increasingly popular top-up option to close the two-step merger By Danielle Myles January 09 2012
