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Khalid Garousha, the first senior partner at the newly merged firm, discusses the challenges and opportunities as it navigates an increasingly challenging global environment
Mohammed Al-Shukairy, managing partner of Clifford Chance Middle East and Turkey, reflects on the changes in the region’s legal sector and the key growth areas for the firm
IFLR’s latest primer explores the Basel Committee's latest paper on the risks and mitigants of permissionless blockchains for the banking sector
Introducing IFLR+'s Talent Tracker
IFLR+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the financial legal market
How experience has put premium on timely advice
In our latest special report, in-house sources in Africa and Asia explain why missed deadlines by external counsel make them value efficiency and responsiveness
Banking
Despite a challenging year, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda saw the most movement in the latest results for IFLR’s benchmarking title
Operating in a tough environment where businesses need to do more with less, three Africa-based in-house lawyers explain where external counsel fall short and how they can improve
While a new SEC chair and a pro-business agenda are to be expected, consumer protection against crypto fraud will continue to be a focus for regulators
New hires were made across the PE, banking, M&A, structured finance and funds practices in New York, London and Hong Kong
Corporate
Europe has led the way in driving a number of mega M&A deals after bouncing back in the last three months
Norton Rose Fulbright and Gorrissen Federspiel lawyers explain how the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation has added to uncertainty about deal notifications in the past year
New hires were made across the M&A and funds practices in London, Luxembourg and the UAE
The Lagos-based corporate lawyer says that the most exciting part of his job is helping people and seeing their businesses grow
Capital Markets
A&O Shearman partner James Yao and AirAsia’s chief legal officer, Vinay Thakur, discuss the intricacies behind a first-of-its-kind bond issuance in Asia
Cadwalader lawyers examine the structural level considerations for securitisation under new amendments to the US’ commercial transaction law
Partner Roger Byrne and associate Asila Al Hinai unravel the complexities of the Omantel sukuk, including the use of AI in the drafting process
IFLR’s legal benchmarking title reveals its rankings for Central and Eastern Europe, with Poland, Ukraine and Turkey seeing the most upgrades
ESG
London managing partner Heidi de Vries and global DEI lead Blessing Buraimoh explain the importance of taking a holistic view in designing accessible and inclusive spaces
While a Dutch appeal court ruled that it could not order Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by a specific amount by a certain date, this is unlikely to halt the impact of climate litigation on all aspects of a company’s affairs
Maria de Lancastre Valente, people and culture director, highlights the importance of placing employee wellbeing first in the legal sector
Keith Brandt, Dentons’ Hong Kong office managing partner, discusses how the firm has pursued growth amid gloom through local firm combinations and helping clients navigate climate challenges
IFLR Awards - shared module
IFLR Awards
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
Research for the 26th annual IFLR awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Research for the 6th annual IFLR Africa awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Research for the 26th annual IFLR awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
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 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
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s lastest report on the implementation of loss-absorbing capacity requirements
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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BNP Paribas: ‘You cannot quantify what you cannot see’
UK head of diversity and inclusion Ama Ocansey outlines the importance of driving a data-led approach for DEI and what the legal sector can do to be more diverse -
Eye on the future: leading a law firm at just 36
Managing partner Gabrielle Dannberg, an M&A specialist by trade, discusses how she has earned the trust of her colleagues to lead a firm that fosters a collaborative culture -
Pinsent Masons targets growing demand for sustainable investment and CSR
Catherine Workman, managing partner for the Middle East, discusses how the energy transition has driven growth for the firm and how it has responded to ESG opportunities
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussUrs Feller and Mohamed Hasnaoui of Prager Dreifuss analyse the current legal position and case law regarding the unsealing of bank clients’ documents in Swiss criminal proceedings -
Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosMacau’s lack of a legal framework with regard to exercising the right to unionise and go on strike is finally being addressed. Bruno Almeida and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados consider the enacting legislation
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.As interest and activity in Hong Kong’s virtual asset environment surges, Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. explains how the special administrative region is embracing innovation while protecting investors
