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Davis Polk & Wardwell won the Americas law firm of the year at the annual IFLR Americas awards ceremony held in New York last night - becoming the first to win the coveted award two years in a row

South Africa is the continent’s guiding light on competition matters

In recent weeks, speculation has escalated about whether it's in the UK's best interest to stay in the EU, or to cut its losses and leave. In debating the pros and cons, many have come to the unhelpful conclusion that the UK is caught in a catch 22.

Financing sweeteners are being used in Brazil to encourage local borrowing by inbound investors.



One risk that banks are now willing to take Corporates in the Asia-Pacific have traditionally used banks to finance acquisitions. With the implementation Basel III set to significantly curtail banks ability to lend, local counsel have outlined the alternative funding sources they expect to emerge in the region this year. Panelists at February's IFLR-IPBA M&A Forum predicted more innovative financing across the region this year, with leveraged buyouts (LBOs) expected in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

The German bank’s hybrid debt instrument could revolutionise SME lending in Europe, and is a test case for securitising non-traditional assets

The comment letter process needs to be taken more seriously

David Johnson, K&L Gates Christopher Tan, K&L Gates Debaroh Bean, K&L Gates Alastair MacAulay, Clifford Chance K&L GATES was particularly active in the region's laterals market last month, with new hires in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. In Hong Kong, arguably the most high profile of the three moves was the capture of securities expert David Johnson from Allen & Overy. The new partner specialises in equity and debt issues, and also acts on broader corporate matters including acquisitions and privatisations. In Singapore the firm added corporate counsel Christopher Tan from Allens Arthur Robinson. His practice focuses on M&A and restructuring, with a specialisation in work emerging from China, Mongolia and Vietnam.

China’s asset management industry is seeing a drive towards expansion and unification. But will it benefit all parties?

Paris was a hive of activity last month with the biggest news being WHITE & CASE's capture of five lawyers from Linklaters' capital markets team, including some of the firm's leading lights. Three partners – Cenzi Gargaro, Philippe Herbelin and Séverin Robillard – are joined by consultant and former market star lawyer Gilles Endréo, and associate Thomas Le Vert who joins as a partner.