Large deals with a value of up to $10 billion rose sharply by 36% in the second half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023
Heightened merger control measures and FDI regimes will also require creative, adaptable and resilient strategies in M&A deals, lawyers say
New hires were made across the finance, corporate and funds practices in London, Hong Kong and New York
The Singapore-based M&A lawyer discusses why talented, like-minded younger lawyers inspire her and what it takes to be a successful M&A lawyer
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersRestructuring activity has also increased as the retail, real estate, and construction sectors struggle to cope with recent crises and rising costs, say Markus Fellner, Florian Henöckl, and Nadine Maros of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss Switzerland’s restructuring and insolvency landscape for 2024 and beyond
Touted as a potential game changer for the UK's digital market space, the DMCC has landed after a long period of anticipation
In our latest primer, IFLR explores France’s long-awaited guidelines on the screening of foreign direct investments
IFLR explores the plan's benefits, how firms and creditors should prepare, and potential implementation challenges
In this edition of IFLR’s explainer series, we unpick the European Commission’s new power and how it will impact dealmakers
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the amendment and of newly added provisions on M&A and on foreign companies operating in China
The UK is often deemed a relatively trustworthy and easy jurisdiction to bid into, but it does have its quirks when it comes to overseas investors looking to buy a British company
As the dust begins to settle on the economic upheaval the sanctions have caused, IFLR unpicks their implications and ponders the long-term consequences for financial services
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the rules on foreign investments and the implications of the newly added listing regulations for restricted sectors
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for the new law and what areas are the most challenging to comply with
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how companies are preparing for the revised code and areas where it still falls short, such as gender diversity and board independence
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Opinion: EU merger control eludes holy grail status
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Opinion: EU’s strict investment screening rules curb enthusiasm
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Opinion: US-China decoupling shakes up global supply chains in chip tug of war
From the CHIPS and Science Act to export controls, the US’ chip choke on China will have reverberating effects across the technology sector and beyond -
Opinion: China must ensure Belt and Road Initiative is sustainable
Although the country’s move to stop overseas funding of coal-fired power plants is pivotal in lowering global emissions, it needs to be complemented with steps to lower oil and gas investments and switch to renewable energy investments -
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
IFLR Awards
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Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in New York
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent