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Released this week, the draft legislation builds on earlier action to establish a comprehensive US regulatory framework for digital assets
Daniela Cohen, partner in the firm’s debt finance team, explores the defining trends in structured finance for 2026, the ongoing value AI is set to deliver, and the sports sector’s role as a driver of PE activity
M&A
New hires were made across PE, M&A, capital markets and finance practices in key hubs including Milan, New York and London
New CARF rules increase compliance demands for crypto service providers, reshaping market transparency and strategy
Tom Dell’ Avvocato discusses practical strategies, market trends, and collaborative approaches that help clients navigate complex asset-based and speciality finance deals
HM Treasury confirmed this week that cryptoassets businesses will be backed by a regime, and the FCA is now seeking feedback on crypto rules
New hires and promotions were made across finance, PE and M&A practices in London, Singapore, New York and Santiago
M&A
A new transatlantic firm under the name of Winston Taylor is expected to go live in May 2026 with more than 1,400 lawyers and 20 offices
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    Julie Hertzberg, of Alvarez & Marsal and Insol International, examines the balancing act distressed companies are playing in a modern restructuring
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    Andrew Shutter, partner at Cleary Gottlieb in London, weighs up political uncertainty and its effect on restructuring insolvency
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    This month's issue explores if equivalence is a backdoor route for UK firms to maintain access to EU markets