Lawyers at Davis Polk and Goodwin say that revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act’s pre-merger notification rules mean businesses that want to move forward with certain US deals will have to produce more information earlier
From representation and warranty insurance to carveouts, Seyfarth Shaw lawyers explore the key deal term trends and insights for the middle-market sector
India and New Zealand saw the most movement in the latest results for South and Central Asia and Australasia
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
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler, and Raphael Annasohn of Bär & Karrer share lessons learnt that can benefit portfolio companies that find themselves in distress situations in Switzerland -
Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados outline the complexities of determining shareholder liability for a company’s debts, and the options available to investors
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussDaniel Hayek and Mark Meili of Prager Dreifuss explain the consequences of changes to Swiss company law, and how shareholders and lenders involved in company restructures can protect their interests before and after January 2023
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
Tightening investment screening rules may keep out talent and funds rather than protect the EU -
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
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
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