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Market innovations and regulations in sustainable bonds continue to shape the market
Zhang Xiaowei, managing partner and founder of W&H Law Firm, reflects on the challenges of expanding a law firm in light of growing geopolitical tensions
Freshfields lawyer Tumise Jegede, who was named a Rising Star at the IFLR Middle East Awards, reflects on why finance can be likened to tennis and offers advice for young lawyers
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
Our most popular and insightful stories of the year feature everything from what in-house want from external counsel to ESG due diligence
New hires were made across the corporate, restructuring and finance practices in Copenhagen, Dubai, New York and Warsaw
The California-based financial litigator discusses why people who are open to change inspire her and her experience growing up in a musical family
The Hong Kong-based finance lawyer delves into why Roger Federer inspires him and why every lawyer is an artist when it comes to time management
Corporate
The founder of Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners, an M&A and capital markets specialist, reflects on his journey in creating a law firm and the opportunities that lie ahead
Folake Elias-Adebowale of Nigerian law firm Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie explains why her role has kept her on her toes as many deals feel like a race against time
The continued development of the general partner-led private equity fund market is expected to drive further growth and innovation for Asia’s secondaries landscape
New hires were made across the M&A, venture capital and project finance practices in New York and London
Capital Markets
Partner Claudia Yu reflects on the challenges involved in leading the first-of-its-kind transaction in Hong Kong with regulators and parties across six countries
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
ESG
Companies and financiers should carefully observe the legal and regulatory implications of the new international carbon trading market as it begins to take shape in the coming months and years
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive focus on the severity and likelihood of human rights and environmental impacts
Khalid Garousha, the first senior partner at the newly merged firm, discusses the challenges and opportunities as it navigates an increasingly challenging global environment
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
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 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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‘Important to be in trenches with clients’: Clifford Chance partner
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 -
‘Offshore firms are getting bigger’, says Harneys managing partner
William Peake reflects on the dynamics between the onshore and offshore legal sectors and why he’s been tracking major law firm M&A deals like A&O Shearman -
Dentons sets sights on SE Asia and ESG development
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
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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
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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
