Western Europe
The firm’s chair and London co-head share how its recent merger elevates its M&A strength and global reach, and outline their bold vision for the firm’s future
Paul Atkins urged the IFRS Foundation to meet its goal for “stable funding” and make standards for financial accounting a priority
New hires were made across the PE, banking and financial services practices in Milan, London, Frankfurt, Chicago and Boston
The firm’s director of AI innovation and a corporate partner delve into the firm’s safe adoption of AI, the advantages for M&A, and the rise of agentic AI
As the European banking sector continues to consolidate, M&A and regulatory lawyers that can smooth the path to deal completion are proving their value
The London Stock Exchange will offer a platform for buyers and sellers of shares in private companies to trade on an intermittent basis
New hires were made across the finance, antitrust, energy and project finance practices in Dallas, Northern California, Brussels and Hong Kong
PE investment has become an option for law firms looking for new ideas that enhance client service, generate more profits for partners and attract lawyers to join them
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie partner Nick O’Donnell considers who or what is to blame for the fall in publicly-listed stocks worldwide – and why it’s unfair to say it’s the companies themselves
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussPrager Dreifuss lawyers Roland Böhi and Manuel Vogler explain how Swiss authorities are updating tax laws to balance a competitive regime with international standards
