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As defence spending soars to new highs and private capital is dominating the sector, new doors are opening for law firms
New hires were made across the finance, M&A and funds practices in New York, London and Paris
The firm’s managing partners in London and Lisbon discuss why Portugal was the place to go next
Transatlantic dealmaking is reshaping the UK’s corporate landscape, as global firms capitalise on an opportunity to improve growth, innovation and long-term defensibility
London-based M&A lawyer Nick Tomlinson discusses why the best M&A lawyers know when to dig in and when to help their clients move forward
A unified approach to the carbon markets will help lower costs and break down barriers for investment in low carbon technologies
Two of the firm’s partners in Frankfurt and London talk about sector trends and how the firm continues to bolster its internal capabilities to meet demand
New hires were made across the finance practices in New York, San Francisco, London and Milan
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerFor companies in financial distress, strengthening the equity base is typically one of the key pillars of a successful turnaround, as lowering the leverage ratio and improving the rating can help to reduce debt financing costs substantially. On top of this, certain (potential) business partners may refuse to engage in or discontinue business dealings with the distressed company if they have doubts about its creditworthiness which can further deteriorate the company's situation. This article sets out a non-exhaustive list of possible routes for a Swiss company (issuer) listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) to conduct an equity raise in such a situation which requires, in particular, that the following two requirements can be achieved: -
Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBelgium is in the process of transposing the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which has a broader scope of application than its predecessors. Here Baker McKenzie lawyers unpick its approach
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Sponsored by Clifford ChanceKate Scott of Clifford Chance considers the risks that AI use could expose financial institutions to, and what steps can be taken to avoid getting burnt
