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Developments in the third quarter in the US have thrown the spotlight on law firm M&A in the US
Victor Yang, managing partner of YYC Legal, reflects on his career and the challenges and opportunities for the firm as it sails through rough waters
A survey of more than 600 M&A dealmakers reveals that risk assessment, regulatory requirements and due diligence management are top concerns
Introducing IFLR+'s Talent Tracker
IFLR+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the financial legal market
Asia counsel shine brightest on client management
Exclusive survey data reveals stark regional differences in how external counsel perform on client management and communication
The São Paulo-based finance lawyer explains why people outside the legal industry keep turning to him for investment advice and how learning from others keeps him motivated
India and New Zealand saw the most movement in the latest results for South and Central Asia and Australasia
As Donald Trump’s reelection is set to upend US financial regulation over the next four years, businesses should be prioritising the measures they want the new administration to change
King & Wood Mallesons partner Andrew Fei discusses Ant Digital Technologies’ landmark tokenised financing transaction and the outlook for real-world asset tokenisation
The combination will see the firms become one of the world’s top 20 firms by headcount with more than 2,700 lawyers across 25 offices
What partnership means in international law firms continues to evolve and the growth in non-equity versions shows no sign of stopping
In-house counsel at Aboitiz, Panasonic and CPPIB revealed why honesty and brevity can help make their jobs easier
Ropes & Gray’s London managing partner discusses the etiquette of queueing and who he’d like to represent him in court
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
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
As regulators and investors increase their scrutiny over ESG claims, businesses need to ensure that they have a comprehensive plan in place to safeguard against greenwashing
As investors become more attuned to ESG issues, law firms find themselves partnering with advisers to cater to clients’ data requests during M&A deals
White & Case partners explain the opportunities for debt-for-nature swaps and beyond, following their work on a landmark deal to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs
The EU's new directive requires credit institutions to manage ESG risks by establishing robust governance arrangements
IFLR Awards
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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
Research for the 26th annual IFLR awards has begun – submit your entries by December 5
Editorial board
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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
While North American markets are ahead of the UK and EU in implementing T+1, lawyers in Europe are busy preparing clients for a shortened settlement cycle on the horizon
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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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 -
How one firm is accelerating Egypt’s green energy transition
Mahmoud Bassiouny, regional managing partner at Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, highlights the firm’s achievements in the renewable energy space
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