Awards
The finalists for the 25th annual Europe awards are revealed - winners will be presented in London on April 24
Awards
The full list of finalists has been revealed and the winners will be presented in South Africa on 11 April
Awards
The full list of finalists for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
Amit Singh, the firm's new India practice head, notes that 'despite global economic challenges, India is brimming with entrepreneurial energy'
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Sponsored by Papapolitis & PapapolitisElena Papachristou and Maria-Roxani Karydi of Papapolitis & Papapolitis say increased activity can be expected in the Greek capital market as certain companies consider how to address new free float requirements, among other regulatory changes -
Sponsored by GarriguesDecreased availability and increased costs of funding have altered the behaviour of borrowers and lenders in the Peruvian leveraged finance market. Thomas Thorndike of Garrigues highlights the main themes and considers the outlook
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Sponsored by PwCKely Pesketzi of PwC Legal Greece reports on Greece’s economic rebound and the solidifying of its banking and finance systems through new legal provisions and tools
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieExperts from Baker McKenzie provide an overview of the main trends in the leveraged finance market during a turbulent period, with an M&A backlog and imminent maturities indicating a recovery
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Sponsored by Llinks Law OfficesLlinks Law Offices explains why a revision of China’s bankruptcy regime is on the agenda amid a sharp rise in cases
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoFabian Cabeza of Elias Neocleous & Co explains what company founders need to be aware of regarding funding when launching start-ups on the ‘Tech Island’
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieLawyers from Baker McKenzie consider some of the challenges posed by ESG ratings in the context of debt securities offerings
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieJames Tanner and Eva-Maria Segur-Cabanac from Baker McKenzie examine whether the EU Green Bond Standard will be a realistic competitor to the ICMA Green Bond Principles
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTomoharu Hagiwara of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explores the reasons behind Japan’s decision to amend its security law system
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusMorgan Lewis partner William Yonge looks at compliance issues with the market abuse regime in the UK, assessing the impact of coronavirus and developing a risk-based approach
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieIn the second instalment of this two-part series, Baker McKenzie lawyers explain what the debt capital markets have to offer struggling companies
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers explain the challenges faced by regulated insurance companies when seeking leveraged debt financing
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonCleary Gottlieb partner Amélie Champsaur explains why the GCC's decision on the ECB's public sector purchase programme violates EU law
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Sponsored by Mayer BrownMayer Brown lawyers outline key legal and regulatory considerations for issuers looking to carry out debt management exercises in the US: a timely topic
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonLawyers who worked on Barbados’ recent debt restructuring explain how it came together, including an analysis of the innovative natural disaster clause
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers from London, New York and Hong Kong SAR consider the impact of Covid-19 on markets and outline the moves companies and exchanges have already made
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Sponsored by HomburgerZurich-based lawyers review Switzerland’s progress in the global shift away from Libor and other interbank offered rates, with a focus on bond markets
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Sponsored by Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi’s head of debt capital markets provides a rundown of typical Islamic financial products, from project sukuk to securitisation
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieGreen bonds are now in the mainstream. But the lack of contractual protections risk undermining the market and the broader sustainable finance project, as Baker McKenzie lawyers explain in this long read
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Sponsored by Mayer BrownMayer Brown lawyers Jason Elder and Joo Park, who recently advised Mongolian Mortgage Corporation on a debut bond issuance, explain how the deal came together and what advisors need to know
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers consider how a relatively innocuous feature of corporate bonds is causing a stir following recent litigation and new regulations
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Sponsored by Paul HastingsThe instruments are seeing a spike in demand within acquisition financings. Here, Paul Hastings lawyers consider the pros and cons of the two most popular structures
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Sponsored by PwCCompanies are facing legal and operational challenges when it comes to the global move away from interbank offered rates
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusRegulators are keeping a close eye on HFT following the October trading system glitch on the TSE. Here Morgan Lewis & Bockius lawyers review the new landscape
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieThey've never been popular with sponsors and corporates, but an investors’ market has kept them around. Baker McKenzie lawyers Rob Mathews and Haden Henderson question if now is the time for that to change
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins lawyers, counsel to World Bank on the milestone transaction, discuss the creation of this new asset class and how the model can be adapted by other issuers
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Sponsored by FenXun PartnersThe ongoing commercial disruption between the PRC and the US is having a global effect
IFLR’s free-to-read explainer series looks at how securities firms are preparing for the new rules
IFLR spoke to bankers and lawyers about the regulation-light German bond/loan hybrid that’s becoming increasingly popular across Europe
A closer look at fallback reference rates in standard documentation for Libor contracts following its permanent cessation in 2021
Regulators’ answer to the Libor-rigging scandal is confusing market participants everywhere. IFLR explains what you need to know in the latest instalment of this free-to-read series
The two powers are diverging on their approaches to Russia for the first time
IFLR's latest primer looks in depth at the most likely long-term replacement for the Libor benchmark interest rate
The second part of IFLR's Sonia primer looks at how a new forward-looking rate could work
Asia Pacific markets are also getting ready for the end of the 30-year old rate
The PRC is focusing on internationalising the use of the renminbi
The first part of this primer takes a look at the benchmark that is being touted as the one the market will use post-Libor in the UK
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Opinion: Bridging the gender gap through bonds
Use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked bonds offer ample opportunities for issuers and investors to channel financing to address gender inequality in Asia -
Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff
The island nation needs to consider restructuring options while reorienting its economy to reduce import dependence -
OPINION: China’s bond defaults have come of age
While there are worrying signals for investors in the Chinese bond market, there are also signs that regulations and infrastructure for market-oriented debt resolutions are developing -
Opinion: Mifid II's US impact remains uncertain
While the EU regulation has had a clear and sweeping influence on activity in Europe, the extent to which it has affected the US divides the industry -
Counsel should consider Bremain as well as Brexit
The UK's decision to stay in the EU could have far reaching consequences too, particularly in boosting the Capital Markets Union
IFLR is pleased to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals in the 2023 Americas Awards
IFLR is pleased to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals in the 2023 Europe Awards
Winners will be revealed at a ceremony on May 18 at the Metropolitan Club, New York
Winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on May 3 at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London