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Capital markets lawyers will be watching to see if the new UK government will push ahead with the outgoing administration’s plan for a new market for trading the shares of unlisted companies
Lawyers told IFLR that heightened ESG scrutiny is reshaping the M&A landscape, with clients abandoning deals when they come across ESG concerns
Lawyers caution companies to prepare as the EU makes first-of-its-kind investigation under foreign subsidies rule
Shirley Fu will support Charles Russell Speechlys in building a corporate practice that appeals to private capital in Hong Kong and the wider APAC region
High interest rates weighed down on deals, precipitating a drop in leveraged loan issuance in 2023, however, there are reasons to be optimistic that deal activity will pick up in 2024
The firms are propelling clients towards sustainable growth by tackling regulatory challenges and enhancing their ESG offerings
Each week IFLR speaks to a different lawyer about their life and career
As businesses adapt to new technology-related regulations and undergo digital transformation, deal activity will likely increase across the region
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co. -
Sponsored by Papapolitis & PapapolitisElena Papachristou and Maria-Roxani Karydi of Papapolitis & Papapolitis say increased activity can be expected in the Greek capital market as certain companies consider how to address new free float requirements, among other regulatory changes
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain quasi-capital contributions and why this financing instrument, as opposed to traditional means, can safeguard the interests of a company, its shareholders, and its creditors
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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 impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosSalvador Abecasis de Carvalho of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados presents several dos and don’ts as companies ponder how to create value using AI and avoid standing still
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosClarifications concerning the costs and charges of closed-end private equity funds are welcomed by Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and João P. Monjardino of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosUnderstanding the differences between ESG investing and impact investing is increasingly important, say Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados summarise Macau’s new legal initiatives to tackle illegal gaming as the city strives to become one of Asia’s leading tourism, cultural, and leisure spots
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity
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Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
