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An executive order suspends the firm’s security clearances, citing its DEI practices, pro bono work and ties to former FBI director Robert Muller as reasons
The second in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Cape Town and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent
Three new partners cite the firm’s strong presence in key regions and the M&A opportunities it offers as reasons behind their move
US law firms dominated UK lateral hires in 2024
Paul Hastings, Holland & Knight and Kirkland & Ellis topped the finance and M&A recruitment drive in the US while Simmons & Simmons, Sidley Austin and Paul Weiss dominated in the UK
Currency concerns driving fees and billing demands
Sources in Africa and Western Asia say businesses need to manage their legal budgets carefully to stay competitive in economically volatile regions
Banking
Ten law firms have each received 10 or more nominations, while 18 corporates and banks are up for in-house awards
Sebastian Barling explores the opportunities for the firm as it guides clients through the challenges of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
Olaniwun Ajayi’s Yewande Senbore reflects on a challenging year for the Nigerian economy and the importance of mentorship in her work
The chaos unfolding at the Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies leaves room for serious regulatory gaps to creep in
M&A
The Zurich-based M&A lawyer explains why he likes the collaborative nature of his job and why finding balance is essential
Despite uncertainties around the US economy, the availability of funding and business-friendly policies are expected to drive M&A deals in the US and beyond
Partners Fabrice Cohen and Paul Armstrong say alongside London, the new office creates the firm’s “continental European hub” to serve clients across two continents
New hires were made across the capital markets, M&A and environmental practices in Stockholm, Hong Kong, New York and Washington DC
Capital Markets
Pam Shores, who runs the Linklaters capital markets practices, outlines the firm’s US ambitions and reflects on her 27-year journey
Law firms need to carefully pick their battles as the Trump administration wrestles with those who get in its way
New hires were made across the private capital, corporate and capital markets practices in London, Boston, Denver and Mexico City
The finalists for the 26th annual Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 are revealed - winners will be presented in Hong Kong on April 16
ESG
Brad Karp said in a letter to the firm’s lawyers and employees that the March 14 executive order could have ‘destroyed’ the firm
The proposed changes reduce the likelihood of stockholder litigation that has little or no chance of benefitting stockholders
US President Donald Trump withdraws an executive order against the firm as the two parties reach an agreement, including a commitment to scrap DEI policies
Law firms will have four weeks to submit supporting documentation of their DEI practices to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
IFLR Awards - shared module
IFLR Awards
The finalists for the Americas awards 2025 are revealed - winners will be presented in New York on May 14
The finalists for the 26th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 3
The shortlist for the Africa Awards 2025 is out - winners will be revealed in Cape Town on March 27
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
Editorial board
IFLR’s editorial board features senior financial legal practitioners, both in-house and private practice, from around the world. Through their expertise, board members support our editorial coverage with regular feedback, insight and contributed articles.
Primers - shared module
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Financial Stability Board’s recent report on the lessons learned about depositor behaviour, interest rate risk and liquidity risk during the 2023 banking turmoil
IFLR’s latest primer explores the Basel Committee's latest paper on the risks and mitigants of permissionless blockchains for the banking sector
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the CFTC’s recent listing guidelines for VCC derivatives and how they seek to enhance market integrity, transparency, and liquidity
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look the SEC’s recent decision to approve proposals by several US securities exchanges to list spot ether exchange traded funds
Law firms are providing safe harbours for investment firms worried about straying across the advice boundary and helping them prepare them for changes in the future
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the global and local trends around the regulation of stablecoins and their issuers
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the anti-greenwashing rules introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
Law firms are helping asset managers and advisers understand the implications of this contentious component of the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy
Law firms are helping asset managers comply with this tricky piece of UK investor protection law and prepare for the EU’s related value for money proposals
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the digital assets taxonomy put forward by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Clifford Chance Poland eyes cross-border M&A growth
Warsaw office managing partner Agnieszka Janicka expects more deal activity as businesses scale and consolidate to mitigate geopolitical and regulatory uncertainties -
Greenberg Traurig: 'Our goal is to be the go-to firm in Germany'
Law firms are increasingly expanding into Germany to seize strategic opportunities in PE and M&A -
William Fry aims to be ‘destination Irish law firm’ for M&A deals
Partner and senior counsel Myra Garrett highlights the key deals the firm has worked on and how it wins business in an increasingly competitive legal landscape
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by Vieira de Almeida & AssociadosMiguel Ventura of Vieira de Almeida & Associados explores the complex and potentially highly significant interplay between a company’s value chain and the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation -
Sponsored by Walder WyssAlex Nikitine, Andreas Hösli, and Carmen Spichiger of Walder Wyss explore the challenges facing Swiss companies as they attempt to balance Swiss, EU, and international ESG requirements, and adapt to recent legislative developments
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra believes an extension of the current scope of ESG reporting is not meaningful given the substantial burden for smaller companies and against the background of the EU’s new ‘omnibus’ package
