Europe
Lawyers say Illumina’s win against the European Commission’s merger investigation uncovers patchy regulation that requires a major overhaul
Lawyers from Ropes & Gray in New York and Linklaters in London discuss the strategies they employ to ensure clients remain compliant and ready to capitalise on ESG opportunities
Partners at Freshfields and Herbert Smith Freehills reveal how ESG is presenting both opportunities and challenges as firms scramble to integrate it into their core practices
Clifford Chance’s senior associate James Kelton discusses the complexities of advising on the largest-ever outcome bond, with Microsoft's exclusive role as the sole off-taker
Fuelled by M&A activity, US firms such as Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins and Paul Weiss report staggering revenue and PEP for the past year
Mark Henderson of Doughty Street Chambers reflects on the harsh realities of disability discrimination and his journey in advocacy
The London-based lawyer explains which quirky law he would give a TED Talk on and what legal document he would want if stranded on a deserted island
Vinson & Elkins senior associate Ciara Ros shares the inspiration behind achieVE, which has been nominated for social mobility programme of the year at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards 2024
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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
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Sponsored by JeantetThe system has proved to be effective in addressing companies with business difficulties, but areas of uncertainty remain, say Laïd Estelle Laurent, Jean Delapalme, and Claire Blondel of Jeantet
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsThe key components of a business-friendly environment are in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats
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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
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosSalvador Abecasis de Carvalho of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados presents several dos and don’ts as companies ponder how to create value using AI and avoid standing still
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosClarifications concerning the costs and charges of closed-end private equity funds are welcomed by Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and João P. Monjardino of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra addresses the key questions concerning the new Swiss requirement for certain companies to provide annual reports on non-financial matters
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann, and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, and Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy, and Christian Roberts, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler, and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis, Danai Falkonaki, and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak, and Sara Makovec, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by IntegritesIllya Tkachuk, Vasyl Yurmanovych, and Inna Kostrytska, Integrites
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussAndreas Moll and Christian Schönfeld of Prager Dreifuss report that more than 500,000 legal entities are facing enhanced disclosure requirements and the introduction of a federal register of beneficial owners
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosAuthors from Morais Leitão analyse the wide-ranging standards enacted across the EU to encourage uniform and transparent sustainability reporting from companies
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieDemanding macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have led borrowers in the leveraged finance market to pursue alternative arrangements, but experts from Baker McKenzie suggest there are signs of a brighter outlook in the UK
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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 Drew & NapierBenedict Teo, Tham Feei Sy and Yvette Fong of Drew & Napier draw on case law from Singapore and the UK in analysing the main legal difficulties for cryptocurrency stakeholders
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussUrs Feller and Marcel Frey of Prager Dreifuss analyse a recent relaxing of Swiss regulation related to legal privilege for in-house counsel during internal investigations
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaWhile the economic outlook is a positive one for Portuguese businesses, Filipa Cotta and Catarina Carvalho Cunha of Vieira de Almeida find that pandemic hangovers are contributing to a predicted rise in corporate distress
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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 2023 and beyond
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Sponsored by PotamitisVekrisAs Greece continues its recovery from the sovereign debt crisis, Konstantinos Rachianiotis and Vassilis Stergiou of PotamitisVekris report a heavy restructuring workload after substantial changes to the insolvency framework
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão outline the European Commission’s latest proclamations on sustainable finance, which address the relationship between the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the SFDR
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Sponsored by AdvestraSandro Fehlmann and Valérie Bayard of Advestra examine the likely impact of increasing demand for sustainable investments, the implementation of the regulatory framework for financial services and financial institutions that entered into force in 2020, the merger of Credit Suisse and UBS, and the introduction of L-QIFs.
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerAs the Swiss tax authorities take an increasingly aggressive approach, Matthias Bizzarro and Ricardo Marino of Bär & Karrer explain the relevance of tax rulings, taxpayers’ means of appeal, and the burden of proof
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Hália Cerqueira of Riquito Advogados report on a one-stop dual listing initiative between Macau and Luxembourg that is expected to build international financing channels and foster financial innovation
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann illustrate the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats report that China retains a strong business presence in France and identify several factors that point to a positive outlook for foreign investment
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon and Dr Christian Schönfeld of Prager Dreifuss drill into the thorny Swiss legal issues inherent to the dramatic buyout of Credit Suisse by UBS.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, Vanda Cascão and Miguel Ventura of VdA analyse the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation, assessing its potentially transformative ESG requirements as well as its shortcomings.
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Sponsored by Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDr. Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer offers answers to commonly asked questions surrounding Switzerland’s recently applied ESG reporting and due diligence requirements.
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachIsabelle Lebbe, Gennyfer Peeters and Antoine Portelange of Arendt & Medernach shine a spotlight on the oft-overlooked ‘S’ in ESG, and analyse the various relevant regulations European businesses should be aware of.
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra reports on the latest ESG developments in the Swiss market, as the jurisdiction braces for a wave of regulatory requirements.
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Marie-Thérèse Wich of GSK Stockmann explain the increasing importance of sustainable finance in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome.
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi outline the Swiss approach to the ESG evolution, with funds well-advised to take the jurisdiction’s law provisions seriously
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Bokalič, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Gillian Bourke, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsMore US buyers – and more buyer-friendly deal terms – are entering the seller-friendly UK market, although the picture is increasingly nuanced, say Joshua M. Dubofsky, Sam Newhouse, Jennifer N. Cadet, and Catherine Campbell
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon of Prager Dreifuss considers the new FINMA Guidance 01/2023 and its impact on financial institutions
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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 HomburgerSwitzerland is facing a choice of whether to maintain its policy of self-regulation regarding sustainable finance or formulate legislation that applies across all financial industry sectors, say Jürg Frick and Alexander Cochardt of Homburger
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussThere are still alarming gaps in organisations’ cybersecurity measures and awareness of cyber insurance. Reto M Jenny of Prager Dreifuss considers the Swiss legislative response to cyber threats and why specialist insurance is required
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoChrysanthos Christoforou of Elias Neocleous discusses recent cases in which the UK courts have shown great flexibility and willingness to assist victims to trace and freeze their stolen crypto-assets
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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
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Sponsored by HomburgerBenjamin Leisinger and Fabrice Eckert of Homburger share selected legal considerations as decentralised finance grows in popularity
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannManuel Fernandez, Andreas Heinzmann, Hawa Mahamoud, and Valerio Scollo of GSK analyse the Luxembourg capital markets landscape and make the case for investment
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and Nicole Phinopoulou of Phinopoulou Legal Practice explain why artificial intelligence’s potential to increase the utilisation of sustainable finance depends on its adoption in the legal world
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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
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss the Swiss legal restructuring and insolvency regime
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the liquidity management tools in collective investment schemes in Cyprus and the EU Commission’s proposals to amend AIFMD and the UCITS Directive
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg continues to remain positive
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats explain why the outlook for Chinese investment in France remains promising
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerCyrill Diefenbacher and Ollin Söllner of Bär & Karrer discuss the changing landscape of crypto assets, particularly non-fungible tokens, and the Swiss taxes that the buying, holding, and selling of NFTs can trigger
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the inducement rules for fund managers in Cyprus and the impact of restrictions on inducements for asset management
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsIncreased regulatory intervention is here to stay, and deal teams must remain agile and skilful to meet the evolving challenges as Douglas Abernethy, Nick Cline, Robbie McLaren and Catherine Campbell explain
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosLuís Roquette Geraldes and Miguel Dinis Lucas of Morais Leitão look at how the EU is moving towards transformative and innovative technologies
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Sponsored by MathesonSusanne McMenamin, Garret Farrelly and Tara Doyle of Matheson discuss the role of corporate governance in ESG and explain why boardrooms needs to be proactive, prepared and well-informed when it comes to successful ESG reporting
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra explains the measures Swiss enterprises will need to take to comply with the new ESG reporting and due diligence obligations
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão outline the daunting challenges that fund managers face as a result of the increasing focus on sustainability and transparency
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Sponsored byLine Berg Madsen and Peter Hedegaard Madsen of Poul Schmith explore how the new reporting obligations under Article 8 of the EU taxonomy regulation presents both legal challenges and commercial opportunities from a Danish perspective
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting describe how the EU is leading the way in sustainable finance and consider the impact of the changes on fund managers
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi discuss how the existing Swiss legal framework provides sufficient legal basis to issue, list and trade sustainable bonds
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosJoão Tiago Silveira and João Bernardo Silva of Morais Leitão explore the differences between the EU Parliament’s Draft and the Commission’s Draft on corporate sustainable due diligence to identify what to expect from the outcome of the EU’s legislative procedure
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Sponsored by Maples GroupNiamh O’Shea and Ian Conlon of the Maples Group discuss how to overcome the twin difficulties of delays to implementation and lack of transparency and reporting standards for ESG data in the EU
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann explain why sustainable finance is driving growth and development in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Gradišar Lužar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Christian Roberts, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, Roswitha Seekirchner, Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Suter and Alice Johnson of Bär & Karrer discuss two recent decisions that clarify the definition of ‘intermediary’ for Swiss securities transfer tax purposes and address whether an M&A advisor qualifies as a securities dealer
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Sponsored by HomburgerDaniel Haeberli and Stefan Kramer of Homburger consider why the first bond issued by a Swiss car leasing company is the next logical step in the evolution of Swiss structured covered bonds
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Sponsored by HomburgerDaniel Haeberli and Eduard De Zordi of Homburger discuss the world’s first bond issuance with a pure digital part, which was recently admitted to trading on SIX Digital Exchange
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Manuel Bragança Santos of Morais Leitão discuss the mandatory ESG disclosure obligations for asset managers
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the key issues for insolvency practitioners to consider when an estate includes crypto assets in Cyprus
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Sponsored by Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerElisabeth Overland and Mark Kalderon of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London discuss the role that the financial sector has to play in helping the UK economy adapt to a more sustainable long-term future
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoPamela A Evangelou of Elias Neocleous & Co describes how the guidelines on marketing communications under the Cross-Border Distribution Regulation are being implemented in Cyprus
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoCentral bank digital currencies are on the radar of central banks. Xenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the issues they raise and how these are being addressed
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAna Luís de Sousa and Hugo Moredo Santos of Vieira de Almeida explain why 2021 marked a strong year for the construction of a stronger EU sustainable finance market
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Clara Almeida of Morais Leitão provide an update on private equity market in Portugal
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão discuss the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive which intends to replace the Non-Financial Reporting Directive by adjusting its reporting requirements
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoChrysanthos Christoforou of Elias Neocleous & Co outlines how the legislative and judicial departments of Cyprus are working to fight cybercrime
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Sponsored by HomburgerDaniel Haeberli and Alexander Wherlock of Homburger explore the use of liquidity pools on decentralised exchanges on the Swiss market
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Sponsored by HomburgerJürg Frick of Homburger examines the exemptions and requirements for trustees which have emerged from Switzerland’s new financial market regulations
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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 Prager DreifussCorinne Nobs of Prager Dreifuss discusses the most important changes to the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act, expected to enter into force by mid-2022
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerRuth Bloch-Riemer and David Weimann of Bär & Karrer explain why employers' duties and liability exposure in the fields of payroll should not be underestimated
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoElena Christodoulou of Elias Neocleous & Co provides an overview of how Cyprus tax resident individuals are taxed in Cyprus
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosNuno Gundar da Cruz, Catarina Martins Morão and Luís Possolo of Morais Leitão consider how Portugal has legislated to resume its economic growth and reinforce the objective of convergence with Europe
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou and Ioannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co consider how Cyprus is faring amid the accelerated pace of e-commerce development across the globe
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Sponsored by Karatzas & PartnersChristos Paraskevopoulos, Maria Chronaki, Georgia Vathi, and Stavroula Simitzi of Karatzas & Partners from Greece explain why young lawyers are increasingly motivated to work on projects that bear a socioeconomic significance
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Sponsored by Schellenberg WittmerChristoph Vonlanthen and Olivier Hari of Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd explore how positive procedural changes in Switzerland have improved bankruptcy-related scenarios for businesses and creditors
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Sponsored byWojciech Barański, DeBenedetti Majewski Szcześniak
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Sponsored by MolitorArmel Waisse, Laurent Henneresse and Christophe Molitor, Molitor Avocats à la Cour
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Sponsored by MilbankMathias Eisen and Robert Kastl, Milbank
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Stefan Bindschedler, Homburger
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Sponsored by FBK LegalAlexandra Gerasimova, Angelina Balakina and Anna Aktanaeva, FBK Legal
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Sponsored by LundgrensKristian Gustav Andersson and Anne Hansen-Nord, Lundgrens Law Firm
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussDaniel Hayek and Mark Meili of Prager Dreifuss look at the rules, practicalities and latest developments in a friendly, but recently more challenging environment for cross-border financing
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoChrysanthos Christoforou of Elias Neocleous & Co explains why Cyprus offers a stable and safe environment for investment
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Sponsored by CREDIS LawDaniel Grigel and Dalimir Jancovic of Credis Law discuss changes to the regulations which will impact landlord and tenants of agricultural land in the Slovak Republic
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosEduardo Paulino and Francisca Osório de Castro of Morais Leitão discuss the proposed changes to the Portuguese Securities Code, expected to be approved in 2021
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Sandrine Chabbey of Homburger present two new concepts introduced in Swiss law to address the potentialities of distributed ledge technology (DLT): (1) the new ledger-based securities and (2) the DLT trading facility
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerPascal Hachem and Nadine Pfiffner of Bär & Karrer describe the common methods used in the quantification of damages in post-M&A disputes in Switzerland
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Sponsored by White & CaseLondon based White & Case lawyers discuss one of the most significant changes to investment screening in the country, the new National Security and Investment Act
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the initiatives Cyprus is introducing to bring clarity to crypto assets regulation
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerUrs Kägi and Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer explain the challenges that Swiss companies must embrace as the new schedule of ESG reporting comes into force
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosNuno Gundar da Cruz and Catarina Martins Morão of Morais Leitão explain how Portugal’s PEVE act has set out to assist companies that face a difficult economic situation due to Covid-19
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Sponsored by StibbeSuzanne Kröner-Rosmalen and Lisanne Baks of Stibbe discuss the main EU regulations on sustainability that are being implemented or need to be implemented by financial institutions within the EU
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump lawyers Harry Keegan, Daniel Lund and Adam Parkins examine the proposed scope and application of the government’s ability to intervene in the listing process
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer, Joseph Steiner and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi explain why financial institutions in Switzerland should be aware of climate-related financial risks
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Sponsored by Bonn Steichen & PartnersIsabel Høg-Jensen and Marylou Poncin of Bonn Steichen & Partners discuss the impact of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation on non-EU alternative investment fund managers
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcel Bartnik and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann discuss Luxembourg’s fund industry including the trends driving its growth and the hurdles to overcome
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Sponsored by HomburgerDavid Oser and Margrit Marti of Homburger discuss how Switzerland’s ESG reporting and due diligence obligations, expected to enter into force on January 1 2022, will impact Swiss companies
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Sponsored by Maples GroupIan Conlon and Niamh O’Shea of the Maples Group discuss the delay to implement the ESG regulations and the impact this has had on asset managers
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsRichard Lewis and James Wise of Hogan Lovells discuss the volatility of bitcoin and the difficulties of litigating the space
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoMichael Pelosi and Ioannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co explain the provisions of a public statement issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority
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Sponsored by Simonsen Vogt WiigMalin Tønseth and Frode A Berntsen of Simonsen Vogt Wiig look at impact for businesses in Norway as ESG implementation and transparency becomes subject to increased attention
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting explore how the EU Taxonomy works in practice and the challenges that may arise from its implementation
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte and Margarida Torres Gama of Morais Leitão look at the challenges of classification under articles of the SFDR
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsLewis spells out the synergies between the different parts of ESG targets, and why now is a crucial time to realise that women can make a real difference in designing the world’s post-Covid-19 recovery
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Sponsored by HomburgerThe Swiss Financial Services Act introduced significant changes to the regulatory regime for financial service providers. Benjamin Leisinger and David Borer of Homburger analyse these changes and consider best practice
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2020 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg remains positive, despite the temporary change in investment conditions due to Covid-19
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Sponsored by CREDIS LawDaniel Grigel of Credis Law explores the implications of the CFC tax rules being altered to include individuals
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoLinda Stokes, Michael Pelosi and Diana Golube of Elias Neocleous & Co consider how Cyprus, through technological and legislative advancements, has developed into a potential investment hub for international businesses
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosMariana Albuquerque of Morais Leitão explains how theoretical possibilities of utilising DLT in financial services are being hampered by practical legal limitations of positive law
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerEric Stupp and Gadi Winter of Bär & Karrer explain how Switzerland’s implementation of new segregation rules for custodial wallet providers further strengthens its position as a leading hub for DLT projects
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie partners look at how trade receivables financing could be a valuable weapon in a European data centre's financial armoury
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Sponsored by Cadwalader Wickersham & TaftCadwalader Wickersham & Taft London partner Samantha Hutchinson highlights the challenges for working mothers in the legal profession and how the firm supports women and promotes diversity
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussLukas Scherer and Manuel Vogler of Prager Dreifuss consider the revision of Swiss company law and its impact on the tax landscape
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Sponsored by MathesonMatheson partners Julie Murphy-O'Connor and Tara Doyle discuss work-life balance, the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion and provide useful advice on how to develop
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusDespite the massive market disruption stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing global trading tensions, M&A activity has risen to levels not seen since before 2008
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Sponsored by Ropes & GrayRohan Massey and Edward Machin of Ropes & Gray explain how the law will impose a range of obligations on the use of high-risk AI technology
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Sponsored by LinklatersLinklaters in London discuss the difficulty of navigating European regulatory waters during the oncoming wave of private equity investments
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Sponsored by CREDIS LawDaniel Grigel and Zuzana Steklacova of Credis Law explain how Slovakian authorities have defined and created distinctions for work completed outside the office
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNikolaos Paschos and Sebastian Goslar, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Žiga Urankar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Elisa Maria Kaplenig from Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner highlight FDI screening provisions under the new Investment Control Act
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoCostas Stamatiou and Vassilis Psyrras of Elias Neocleous & Co consider how Cyprus has acted to incentivise ship owners to reduce the adverse environmental impact of their vessels
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Suter and Kerim Tbaishat of Bär & Karrer explain how Circular 37 strengthens the tax treatment of Swiss employer stock and increases Switzerland’s attractiveness as a global business hub
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussBernhard Lauterburg and Marcel Frey of Prager Dreifuss explain how the Federal Tribunal overturned a CAS decision ordering an eight-year doping ban of the Chinese Olympic swimmer on the discovery of circumstances justifying the removal of an arbitrator.
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosOn International Women's Day 2021, Catarina Brito Ferreira of Morais Leitão explains her views on gender equality in the workplace and society
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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 Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosJointly prepared by Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva & Associados and HRA Advogados, the guide provides a brief description of several aspects of Mozambican legislation and the operations of the legal system.
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case partner Jacquelyn MacLennan explores the competition considerations involved in ESG decision making
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieThe announcement that UK electric vehicle maker Arrival Group is to merge with Nasdaq-listed CIIG could herald a new wave of SPACs looking at European acquisition targets in the coming years
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump lawyers discuss how the UK’s national security and investment review proposals match up against those already deployed by other countries
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Sponsored by HomburgerJürg Frick of Homburger takes a closer look at whether a cross-border fund offering can be classified as a financial service as per the Swiss FinSA, and considers the regulatory aspects of compliance
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoLawyers from Elias Neocleous & Co look at the new rules and how the new regime will look for alternative investment fund managers
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersA closer look at the CFCs new rules for companies with a registered office abroad
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerWhile the majority of the rules entered into force immediately, certain obligations were or still are subject to transition periods
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisThe Bill incorporates aspects of CFIUS, and if passed would be a sharp break from the UK government’s past practice with respect to screening potential investments
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Sponsored by White & CaseLawyers from Société Générale and White & Case explain what digital asset providers and market participants need to know about the new legislation and its practical elements
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerBär & Karrer lawyers outline changes to the regime governing retrocession fees in light of a recent Swiss Federal Supreme Court decision
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIFLR briefing firm Elias Neocleous & Co explains what market participants need to know about new tax initiatives in Cyprus
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Sponsored by Schellenberg WittmerSchellenberg Wittmer lawyer Olivier Hari explain how composition agreements can benefit distressed businesses facing bankruptcy
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersFutej & Partners lawyers outline the Slovak Republic's new code and what it means for foreign nationals looking to do business there
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Stefan Bindschedler, Homburger
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaFilipa Cotta, Catarina Carvalho Cunha and Roberto Ornelas Monteiro, VdA
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Sponsored by HomburgerHomburger lawyer Eduard De Zordi explains what financial service providers need to know about the new rules, which are now in effect
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersAnother set of measures came into force in Slovakia on May 12 to protect business operators from the fallout caused by Covid-19. These measures implement interim bankruptcy protections for business operators. These measures are temporary and as it stands, will expire on October 1 2020, with an option for the government to extend them through December 31 2020.
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoLibor [London interbank offered rate] is the primary benchmark, along with Euribor, for short-term interest rates around the world. Libor rates are calculated for five currencies and seven borrowing periods, ranging from overnight to one year, and are published each business day. Libor is based on submissions provided by a selection of large international panel banks. These submissions are intended to reflect the interest rate at which banks could lend one another unsecured funds. Many financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and credit card agencies set their own rates based on this. However, in 2017, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that after 2021 it would no longer require the panel banks to submit the rates needed to calculate Libor. Libor will no longer be published after the end of 2021, and market participants are urged to transition to alternative reference rates (ARRs).
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerSwitzerland is generally an attractive business location from a tax perspective, however not when it comes to interest withholding tax on notes and bonds. The Swiss 35% withholding tax on interest payment is imposed not only on notes and bonds issued by Swiss borrowers, but can also, in certain circumstances, apply to notes and bonds issued by foreign group companies guaranteed by Swiss group companies.
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Sponsored by HomburgerHomburger lawyers René Bösch, Benjamin Leisinger and Pierina Janett-Seiler summarise the new Swiss prospectus regime, with a special focus on exchange offers and consent solicitations
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussPrager Dreifuss lawyers discuss how the Global Forum Act targets beneficial ownership transparency
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann outline the benefits of Luxembourg as an investment destination and global investment springboard for Chinese investors
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2019 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreyPhilippe Weber, Manuel Werder, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey review the Swiss investment framework and the foreign investment control law that Covid-19 has put on ice
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaMozambique was well prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. The country responded quickly and is now targeting growth for 2020, based largely on natural resource projects, write Tiago Marreiros Moreira of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) and Guilherme Daniel of Guilherme Daniel & Associados
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo, Joana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review Cape Verde’s recently revamped and modernised corporate finance framework, which provides a swathe of new financial supports and aims to supercharge MSMEs.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaGabon responded quickly to Covid-19, leveraging off its experience with Ebola and Cholera. Matthieu Le Roux, Olivier Bustin and Carolina Reis of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) review the results of the government’s actions and what the pandemic says about Gabon’s future economic development.
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Sponsored by Debevoise & PlimptonGovernments were already becoming more interventionist, but coronavirus has sped things up considerably
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case lawyers explain what parties in various stages of a deal need to know about the impact of coronavirus on merger reviews and timelines
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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 Hengeler MuellerHengeler Mueller lawyers review the efforts of the German lawmaker to support companies, with a focus on amendments to insolvency legislation
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk lawyers Will Pearce and Jamie Corner consider the unprecedented measures taken by UK regulators and industry bodies to aid listed businesses
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsFintech is gearing up, shifting away from the start-up world to mature big ticket transactions. Richard Woods, Clive Cunningham and Wendy Saunders of Herbert Smith Freehills review macro-developments in Europe
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Sponsored by Miro SenicaUroš Čop of Miro Senica overviews the regulatory environment for fintechs in Slovenia, a jurisdiction that has been touted as a European fintech hub
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Catherine Campbell and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellPartners from Davis Polk’s New York office explain certain aggressive terms found in BSL facilities in 2019 and this year
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersAn amendment to the Commercial Code, introducing several important changes concerning the liquidation of companies, will come into force on October 1 2020. The amendment seeks to improve transparency in the business environment by taking aim at tax fraud as well as the deceptive practices associated with company liquidations.
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussInnovation in distributed ledger technology will be balanced with investor protection under proposed new rules
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerIn cross-border acquisition financing, it is common practice that so-called 'security principles' are negotiated and defined in an annex to the facilities agreement. On the one hand, it is specifically held in these security principles what security will be granted by the obligors and the target group to the finance parties; and on the other hand, it also generally describes circumstances under which an exception to the obligation to provide certain security can occur. The security principles provide guidance to the lawyers involved in different jurisdictions whose task it is to translate these principles into specific security documents.
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoOn January 22 2020 the instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Matters (MLI), and the Cyprus position on the minimum standards of the MLI and explanatory statement, were published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe EU’s proposals should be top of the agenda for in-house lawyers of asset managers and institutional investors in 2020
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Sponsored by Loyens & LoeffLoyens & Loeff associate Diana Lafita explains what portfolio managers need to know about the new requirements and how they fit into the existing regulatory framework
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieA number of high profile listings including Facebook, Snap, Alibaba and LinkedIn have thrust dual class shares back into the spotlight. Baker McKenzie lawyers consider the model in various jurisdictions
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Sponsored by DLA PiperParis-based DLA Piper lawyers explain what investors, digital asset providers and their advisors need to know
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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 Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump lawyers who worked with the creditors’ committee reveal how the unprecedented corporate restructuring came together
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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 Futej & PartnersAct No 154/2019 amending the Commercial Code, which came into force on July 1 2019, introduced new rules for remunerating members of the bodies of publicly-listed companies and for significant business transactions with related persons. The changes are intended to bolster the standing of shareholders.
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussDaniel Hayek and Mark Meili of Prager Dreifuss look at the rules, practicalities and latest developments in what continues to be a friendly environment for cross-border financing
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldThe lawyers who worked on this high profile case involving allegations of auction-rigging explain what others need to know
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusLawyers in London, Frankfurt and Silicon Valley share their experiences of the tokenisation of assets and explain where they see the market going
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasMaria João Ricou and Manuel Requicha Ferreira, Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersA long-standing burden on the courts in the Slovak Republic is the large number of old enforcement proceedings. Old enforcement proceedings are referred proceedings that commenced before April 1 2017, when a large amendment of the Code of Enforcement Procedure entered into force. While the new rules from this date give bailiffs strict limits for the new enforcement proceedings – two-and-a-half years for debtors who are legal entities and five years for debtors who are natural persons – no such limits existed for the old enforcement proceedings. This fact, plus the fact that old enforcement procedures could not be terminated for insolvency of a debtor without the creditor's consent, explains why there are still 2.6 million old enforcement procedures in the courts. These old enforcement procedures formally continue even though the debtor is, in most cases, insolvent and no assets are being recovered from them. If these cases continue to be completed at their present rate without state intervention, the old enforcement procedures would remain in the legal system for another 12+ years. To end this unsustainable situation, the government proposed an act on the termination of the certain enforcement procedures (Act) aimed specifically at the old enforcement proceedings, which will enter force on January 1 2020.
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoDistressed companies are those facing financial crises not resolvable without a considerable recasting of the firm's operations, structures and finance. This can be brought about through a company's failure to make a substantial payment of principal or interest to a creditor. Distress can also be seen in terms of financial ratios, for example in terms of liquidity and longer-term solvency. The basic and most prevalent forms of corporate distress assessment are the cash flow and the balance sheet tests, which apply both to going concern and break up (insolvency) valuation. In terms of break up valuation, under the cash flow test, a company is insolvent when it is unable to pay its debts as they fall due. Under the balance sheet test, the entity is insolvent if the book value of its assets, as listed on the conventional balance sheet, is less than its reported liabilities. The notions of asset exchangeability/liquidity and time prospect of sale are of great importance, particularly for the balance sheet test, as the latter includes the assessment of assets' value, by definition (UK Insolvency Act, 1986, 123 [2]). In this article, we first present the international/UK insight and, then, the Cyprus position on the matter.
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerSwitzerland is well known as an innovation-friendly jurisdiction, in particular in the financial sector. This is partly due to the technology-neutral and principle-based approach of its regulation, which has allowed the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and other Swiss authorities and self-regulatory organisations to flexibly address the challenges of emerging technology, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), being used in financial services. Furthermore, Swiss regulation typically aims to create a level playing field between traditional players and innovators, seeking to ensure that the goals of financial regulation are met regardless of the technology used in a business model.
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Sponsored by HomburgerHomburger partner Jürg Frick explains how Swiss regulators are working to strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a fund centre
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie partner Nick O’Donnell considers who or what is to blame for the fall in publicly-listed stocks worldwide – and why it’s unfair to say it’s the companies themselves
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoLike most financial engineering techniques, securitisation is not without risk. The complexity inherent in securitisation can impair investors' ability to monitor risk, and competitive securitisation markets are prone to sharp declines in underwriting standards. Furthermore, off-balance sheet accounting treatment for securitisations coupled with guarantees from the issuer can make it challenging to assess exposures, encouraging issuers to take on excessive credit risk. Even the most ardent advocates of securitisation would accept that securitisation played an important role in the US subprime mortgage crisis that led to the global financial crisis of 2008.
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersThe special act requiring entities that do business with the government to register in a special register of public sector partners (the register) – and to disclose their beneficial owners – has been in force in Slovakia for almost two and a half years. It is known informally as the anti-shell company act. This act was so innovative that it was only a matter of time before the sponsor of the act – the government of the Slovak Republic – would prepare a substantial amendment. Such an amendment was passed on June 27 2019.
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France grew in 2018 even as it dropped across the rest of Europe, and investor-friendly changes may give it a further boost. Raphaël Chantelot, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA – CGR Avocats take a look at the environment
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Sponsored by Sidley AustinSidley Austin partners review implementation and enforcement actions across Europe and highlight risky areas in data protection to watch in the future
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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 Maples GroupThe Court of Appeal's decision in Bank of Ireland v Eteams (International) brings further important legal clarity for all forms of receivables finance transactions, as well as the 'true sale' opinions given by lawyers in the context of such deals.
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Yi Wang of GSK Stockmann look at how Luxembourg has positioned itself as a platform for Chinese investments into the EU and the recent trend of Chinese investors building permanent foundations in the country
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersThe transfer of agricultural land in Slovakia was long subject to special restrictions. The Act on Acquisition of Ownership of Agricultural Land of 2014 provided for a special procedure for the transfer of title to agricultural land.
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussPrager Dreifuss lawyers Roland Böhi and Manuel Vogler explain how Swiss authorities are updating tax laws to balance a competitive regime with international standards
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreySwitzerland has delivered some of the largest outbound Chinese acquisitions over recent years and, unlike the EU, has not imposed any formal investment restrictions. Manuel Werder, Philippe Weber, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey examine the market’s rules of entry
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerIn a referendum held on May 19 2019, the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF) was adopted by the Swiss people and the cantons. The reform includes several measures directed at corporate income taxation, such as the abolition of tax privileges for certain types of companies (status companies) and the implementation of internationally accepted replacement measures such as a patent box or the ability to super-deduct R&D costs (up to 150% of actual costs). The reform also contains tax measures at the shareholder level. The majority of the measures will be in force as of January 1 2020.
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Sponsored by Clifford ChanceA regular on lists like these, London-based Clifford Chance partner Owen Lysak advises clients on the full gamut of regulatory issues, from Mifid II to Brexit. But while many of his colleagues and contemporaries remain focused on the latter, Lysak tells IFLR that after three years of Brexit work, he's now beginning to look beyond.
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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterListen to a live recording of IFLR's latest webinar, in collaboration with Morrison & Foerster, featuring an overview of Brexit, updates on US regulators and discussions on EMIR and initial margin
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerThe Swiss federal government’s pre-draft DLT Act will be under public consultation until the end of June 2019. Daniel Flühmann and Peter Hsu of Bär & Karrer look at some of its most forward-thinking proposals
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusMorgan Lewis lawyers take a look at some of the latest developments in the US, UK and China as policymakers hone their focus on the importance of individual liability
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerCapital gains realised through a disposal of shares held for private investment purposes by Swiss resident individuals are generally exempt from Swiss income taxes. In certain circumstances, such capital gains are assimilated to dividends, salary or compensation payments for the renouncing of a right, in which case they become subject to income tax.
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case lawyers provide an overview of the landscape in Europe, as policymakers and authorities consider their approach to the new asset class
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoThe 2013 banking crisis brought to light the serious issue of Cyprus banks carrying on their balance sheets substantial provisions for non-performing loans (NPLs) which adversely affected the banking sector's profitability and sustainability. In response to EU pressure, the government of Cyprus put considerable effort into tackling the problem of NPLs, implementing various measures including improved foreclosure legislation and measures to assist banks to restructure their loan portfolios.
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersIncreased pay supplements have been introduced for night work, weekends, and holidays. The increase was split into two phases, with the first increase implemented as of May 1 2018 and the second increase slated to come into force on May 1 2019. The existing 30% supplement for night work for non-hazardous occupations will increase to 40%, and the existing 35% pay supplement for hazardous occupations will go up to 50%. The supplement for work on Saturdays will go up from 25% to 50%, and up from 50% to 100% for work on Sundays. Calculation of all the supplements is based on the existing minimum hourly wage, which on January 1 2019 was raised from €2.759 ($3.10) to €2.989. The supplement for work on holidays will increase from the existing rate of 50% of the employee's average hourly wage to 100% of the employee's average hourly wage.
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsListen to a live recording of IFLR's latest webinar, in collaboration with Hogan Lovells, featuring an overview of market consultations and the impact on documentation so far
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisWashington DC-based Kirkland & Ellis lawyers review regimes in the US, the EU, and further afield
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaJorge Bleck and Maria da Cunha Matos, Vieira de Almeida
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsMarkus Lauer and Nico Abel, Herbert Smith Freehills Germany
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Sponsored by Deloitte LegalIgnacio Balañá and Iñigo Zumalabe, Deloitte Legal
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Sponsored by ICGNGeorge Dallas, policy director at ICGN, discusses the broad-sweeping developments in corporate governance and the topics that will dominate in 2019
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Sponsored by Boyanov & CoMihail Vishanin and Yordan Naydenov, Boyanov & Co
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDaniel Raun and Philippe Seiler, Bär & Karrer
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