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M&A
After more than 23 years at Slaughter and May, Mark Zerdin discusses the appeal of joining a firm in growth mode and where he sees momentum in dealmaking
As digital assets enter mainstream finance, a threefold blueprint cuts through fragmented cross-border rules on collateral, control and registries and points the way towards a workable global standard
The alliance strengthens both firms’ platform for cross-border work spanning Lusophone markets and the China-Africa corridor
M&A
We round up new hires across the M&A, PE, corporate and finance practices at leading law firms in the UK, Ireland, and US
M&A
We round up top lateral hires across the finance, PE, M&A, competition and corporate practices at leading law firms in the UK, the US and the EU
Corporate partner Aline Cardin and counsel Alexander Tollast discuss winning the instruction, road-testing the EU Pilot Regime and turning a first-of-its-kind transaction into know-how
M&A
Well-constructed restrictive covenants can shield buyers from post-completion risks in M&A and PE deals, but striking the right balance is essential to ensure enforceability and avoid costly disputes
Ian Hohmeister discusses the strategy behind the new hub scale-up, from integration and hiring to market positioning, as headcount nears 20 just over a month after launch
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Sponsored

  • Sponsored by Slaughter and May
    Transaction management firm The Deal Team, together with London-based Slaughter and May lawyers, explain how the IPO process has changed for issuers since the FCA’s reforms last summer
  • Sponsored by Atsumi & Sakai
    Stablecoins are full of promise and offer answers to many of the shortcomings of dominant but volatile virtual currencies, writes Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai
  • Sponsored by Atsumi & Sakai
    Japan’s regulatory regime is keeping pace with the growing interest in information banking. Recent amendments will enhance customer experience, writes Kenichi Tanizaki of Atsumi & Sakai