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Britain’s vote to leave the EU has created a rare opportunity for a legal overhaul. Here’s how to engage with the decision makers effectively

Data suggest deals valued at $10 billion or more are less likely to close. Market participants consider why that may be

The World Economic Forum has released a report on blockchain’s potential to transform financial infrastructure. There are challenges ahead though

Mayank Gupta Christopher Machera The biggest US headline this month was ALLEN & OVERY's addition of a five-person team. The firm secured a five-partner leveraged finance team consisting of Scott Zemser, Alan Rockwell, and Judah Frogel from White & Case, Rajani Gupta from Proskauer Rose, and Todd Koretzky from Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy.

Qatar has the third largest known gas reserves in the world, as well as significant oil reserves. It is also the world's leading producer of liquefied natural gas and liquid fuels using gas-to-liquids technology. With one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, a high growth rate and strong government finances, Qatar has attracted businesses and professionals from around the globe. Interest in the country has also increased after it was awarded hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as other marquee sporting events.

Radka Sláviková Geržová Martin Ilavský A new law governing real estate expropriation came into force in Slovakia on July 1 2016. The new rules repealed the applicable part of the Building Act of 1976.

Ignacio Buil Aldana Marcos Perales Mellado The measures introduced by the 2014 reform of the Spanish Insolvency Act represent a step forward for debt-for-equity swaps. The reform aims to give operationally viable but financially constrained companies a flexible and attractive debt capitalisation regime, while also respecting the creditor's legitimate expectations.

The nominations for the Euromoney Legal Media Group Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2016 have been announced (please scroll down for the full list). On November 9, Asia’s leading female lawyers will gather at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong to celebrate the achievements of women in the legal profession.

It's the first European entity to tap the third-largest bond market in the world, setting the benchmark for others to follow

Access to funding for struggling companies is limited in the country, for both regulatory and commercial reasons. But a recent case suggests the tide may be turning