From digital asset pilot schemes to stock exchange linkages, Singapore has launched a number of new initiatives in the capital markets
While earnouts serve as valuable tools for bridging valuation gaps, they may lead to disputes that can erode deal value and damage important business relationships
A number of recent developments in the regulation, such as country risk classification, mean that businesses need to consider whether they can benefit from simplified due diligence requirements
With two potential approaches to reform that have emerged, banking organisations will need to consider the pros and cons for each option
While deals are being diverted away from the US to Europe in certain sectors, the picture does not look rosy as national level FDI regimes grow in number across the region
Chinese investors are looking to diversify outbound investment, not only looking to Europe and elsewhere in Asia but at deals with the potential to avoid scrutiny from the US Committee
The majority of survey participants expect to see interest in Chinese outbound M&A transactions going into Southeast Asia, while some expect activity in Western and Eastern Europe
Fuelled by internal policies and the need to gain access to technology, healthcare and TMT will continue to be popular sectors that draw the most interest from Chinese investors
Faced with geopolitical tensions and heightened national security concerns on FDI, Chinese enterprises aspiring to go outwards will need to consider alternatives
IFLR surveyed the market to gauge sentiment for the next 12 months to see where the challenges and opportunities lie
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has serious sovereign creditworthiness implications for both countries as they weaken economically and fiscally
The fourth part of this five part report examines the definition of sovereign risk, how sovereign risk is assessed, and what the available options are for its mitigation
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Freshfields: ‘Ambition to be global with strength in Asia’
Asia managing partner Matthew O’Callaghan discusses how the firm is poised to capture opportunities in the region, particularly in financial services -
Nigerian law firm sees finance needs as critical for economy
Yinka Edu, who heads the banking and finance practice at Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie, describes how Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape has presented challenges and opportunities for the firm -
Colombian law firm seizes M&A opportunities amid political uncertainty
Sergio Michelsen at Brigard Urrutia is optimistic that M&A will pick up as US investors search for nearshoring options and Latin American companies look abroad -
The old meets the new: behind Winston & Strawn’s new practice launch
With the launch of its financial innovation and regulation practice, the firm expects to offer an integrated approach to its clients and tap into new business, says practice chair Carl Fornaris -
A&O Shearman’s Denise Gibson: ‘I got comfortable being uncomfortable’
The UK managing partner reflects on her career and discusses the opportunities ahead for the firm, particularly in leveraged finance
