As climate change issues and global uncertainty continue to pose significant challenges, Dentons’ ESG leadership team highlights why law firms need to start investing in ESG now to secure the future of their business and their clients long-term
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
Recent developments from SEBI could be the start of a slew of measures to attract international companies to consider India as a secondary listing option
Institutional adoption of cryptoassets is expected to increase as exchange traded fund approvals pick up pace
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Sponsored by Zhong Lun Law FirmZhe Yu, Audry Li, William Qiu, and Carl Li, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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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 Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co.
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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 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 Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAfter ratification of the first sustainable investment facilitation agreement, between the EU and Angola, Carla Gonçalves Borges, Mariana França Gouveia, and Assunção Cristas of Vieira de Almeida analyse ESG considerations in African states’ investment treaties
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Sponsored by VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and ConsultantsESG considerations are becoming an increasingly important factor in investment decisions in Ghana. Lady-Ann Essuman, Ewurama Osam Tawiah, and Verissa Odame-Koranteng of VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and Consultants explain why, and how, the new reality should be embraced
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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 Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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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 ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersDavid Walker and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert M Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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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 & WatkinsThe M&A market is adapting to a reviving economy in 2024, with dealmakers seeking legal counsel to prepare for regulatory intervention, valuation gaps, and cautious acquirors, say Nick Cline, Douglas Abernethy, and Catherine Campbell
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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 ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha, and Luis Cunha, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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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 PunoLawJonathan P Serrano, Roberto T Santiago, Jr., and Crisela L Bernardino, PunoLaw
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PSiregran Sakuliampaiboon and Phanpicha Nityo, Weerawong C&P
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Patricia Lin, Cheng-Chieh Huang, and Derrick Yang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangSeung Jae Yoo, Gye-Jeong Kim and Sung Yun Kang of Kim & Chang review the ever-evolving regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Korea
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. outlines the security token offering landscape of Hong Kong, illustrating how issuers can maximise their fundraising potential
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Sponsored by DealHQ PartnersAs the financial services ecosystem in Nigeria continues its rapid development, DealHQ Partners provides a guide to the latest regulatory initiative regarding contactless payments
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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 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 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 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 Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeRita de la Guardia and Patricia Cordero, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by JipyongSung Taek Lim, Chang Wook Min and Hyun Chan Jung of Jipyong report on South Korea’s evolving approach to human rights regulation, and how domestic businesses have adapted.
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, 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 Baker McKenzieJaime Trujillo Caicedo, Alexandra Montealegre and María Camila Vargas, Baker McKenzie
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Punyisa Intarapracha, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeHo Kyung Chang, Daniel Joonwu Park, Yeseung Jang, Alan Peumjoo Lee and Soo Bin Yang, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
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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 GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by TrilegalClarence Anthony, Paulose M. Abraham and Tanuj Dayal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Gillian Bourke, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Bokalič, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados highlight Macau’s bold new proposals to overhaul its legal framework to better serve its banking industry
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Gregorius Pradana, and Putu Putra of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network, analyse the hurdles to allowing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Indonesia as an alternative to traditional initial public offerings (IPOs), and highlight the need for a regulatory alignment
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieRob Mathews, Ben Bierwirth and James Tanner of Baker McKenzie consider the current state of primary debt financial products with international appeal in the leveraged or acquisition finance context
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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 Chance Bridge Law FirmNing Zhu, Gang Hu, Guangzhe Xu, and Min Lin of Chance Bridge consider the impact of the revised Chinese Securities Law on voluntary and mandatory disclosure, liability for offences, and cross-border entities
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAuthors from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie highlight trends, developments, topical challenges and issues, and key regulatory and market changes impacting the Nigerian financial and corporate markets
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Sponsored by MDR AdvogadosTiago Arouca Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha and Ana Berta Mazuze of Morais Leitão discuss the risks of money laundering and the need to build the necessary environment for the fintech sector to thrive
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ramadan and Jirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny examine the details and implications of Dubai’s new digital services legislation
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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 RPC Premier LawBoey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain why usufruct over shares is a desirable option for shareholders
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuReona Okazaki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how disclosure practices for "Material Contracts in Management" may be revised in Japan, to give investors in companies more information.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuHiroki Takano of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the general treatment of contracts and claims under Japanese insolvency law
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Teixeira of Riquito Advogados discuss the licensing of gaming promotion in the Macau SAR
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersLuky I Walalangi and Rendi Prahara Septiawedi of Walalangi & Partners discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesia’s carbon market
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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 Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuYuichi Iteya of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses the TSE’s reorganisation of five market segments into three, and the different listing requirements that companies must comply with
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Sponsored by WalkersIngrid Pierce, Jason Allison, Christine Ballantyne-Drewe and Jill Shaw of Walkers discuss how asset managers can overcome the challenges from a regulatory and an investor relations perspective in order to make sustainable investments
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersJeanne Elisabeth Donauw and Andhika Indrapraja of Walalangi & Partners discuss the rise of DFI companies, and the implications for registration and reporting as the regulating authorities seek to protect consumer data
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk partner and co-head of finance practice Jason Kyrwood and partner Scott Herrig discuss some of the latest broadly syndicated term loan B trends
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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 Cyril Amarchand MangaldasRecord levels of household savings provide a great opportunity for green deposit schemes in India. Arjun Goswami, Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Anmol Jain of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas explore how they can be promoted and regulated
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaFifiek Mulyana and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia analyse the impact of the Indonesian Green Taxonomy and discuss how companies can respond to this regulatory change
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Sponsored by JipyongProgress on business and human rights in the public sector in South Korea has been impressive but, as Sung Taek Lim and Chang Wook Min of Jipyong explain, further progress is needed in the private sector
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co discuss the different business areas impacted by ESG concerns that should be addressed by directors in discharging their fiduciary duties
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Nguyen Van Hai, Duong Nguyen and Dinh Hai Long of YKVN discuss recent initiatives to promote ESG best practices in Vietnam, including legislative and policy initiatives, the development of a new index and the launch of green bonds
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Sponsored by Shin & KimKyung Hwa Moon, Soo Young Song and Christina Gee of Shin & Kim discuss the growing focus on ESG due diligence in deals in South Korea, the key issues to consider and the establishment of the K-Taxonomy
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokWith regulations on ESG disclosure increasing, Joseph Chun, Andrea Ng and Kwah Chee Hian of Shook Lin & Bok discuss the impact on asset managers, the prospect of enhanced disclosures for ESG retail funds and the development of a green taxonomy in Singapore
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangAs awareness of the importance of ESG issues has grown, attention has turned to how to measure and evaluate their impact on companies. Seung-Kook Synn, Keun Woo Lee and Hee Yang of Yoon & Yang explain more
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Meysan PartnersTarek Yehya, Lama Abou Ali and Moayad AlSuwaidan of Meysan Partners explore the role of the corporate governance framework in ESG from a Kuwait perspective
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Sponsored by Allen & GledhillIFLR talks to Jerry Koh, Managing Partner of award-winning law firm, Allen & Gledhill LLP
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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 & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & 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 Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, Roswitha Seekirchner, Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Gradišar Lužar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Akeviboon Rungreungthanya, Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Erdem & ErdemErcument Erdem, Tuna Colgar and Melissa Balikci Sezen, Erdem & Erdem
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados discuss amendments to the law that reinforces the definition of illegal lodging and the associated penalties
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShin Mitarai of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains why the impact of the lift on the fund transfer businesses in Japan is expected to be significant
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados discuss the launch of Macau’s central securities depository system
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados explain how the government aims to balance its financial budget in light of continued deficits
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangMyoung Jae Chung, Teo Kim and Steve Song of Kim & Chang discuss the trends and issues in the South Korean IPO market, including increased investment and ESG factors
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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 SSA AdvogadosPaulo Trindade Costa of Vieira de Almeida and Sumila Santos of SSA Advogados explain why the development of sustainable tourism must be the catalyst for development of other economy sectors in Cabo Verde
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Francisco Trigueiros da Cunha of Riquito Advogados describe how the Macau SAR Tax Code will update the local tax system
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Valéria Wong of Riquito Advogados provide an update on Guangdong-Macau SAR’s in-depth cooperation plan including tax relief measures
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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 IBRAHIM & PARTNERSMohamed Abdelrehiem and Salma Barakat of Ibrahim & Partners provide an overview of the expenses of pursuing litigation in the UAE
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Sponsored by IBRAHIM & PARTNERSMalack El Masry and Charlotte Jackson of Ibrahim & Partners take a closer look at the sophisticated data protection system of the Abu Dhabi Global Market
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados assess the main areas of the region’s gaming law put forward for discussion
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Sponsored by IBRAHIM & PARTNERSMalack El Masry and Charlotte Jackson of Ibrahim & Partners summarise the key laws to consider regarding data protection in the UAE
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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 Von Wobeser & SierraEdmond Grieger of Von Wobeser & Sierra explains why an effective game plan is crucial for investors, sponsors and developers working on clean energy projects
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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 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 FBK LegalAlexandra Gerasimova, Angelina Balakina and Anna Aktanaeva, FBK Legal
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Stefan Bindschedler, Homburger
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Sponsored by LundgrensKristian Gustav Andersson and Anne Hansen-Nord, Lundgrens Law Firm
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Sponsored by Sainz AbogadosAlejandro Sainz Orantes and Ana Gabriela Avendaño Fernández, Sainz Abogados
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Sponsored by MilbankMathias Eisen and Robert Kastl, Milbank
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Sponsored by MolitorArmel Waisse, Laurent Henneresse and Christophe Molitor, Molitor Avocats à la Cour
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados consider how Macau SAR’s new hotel business law will help diversify the region’s hospitality sector
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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 MVGS - Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & SerranoElmer B Serrano of Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano shares his expertise and explains why the Philippines’ value proposition remains sound
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Sponsored by Haiwen & PartnersZhang Jiping of Haiwen & Partners looks ahead at the China legal market and provides valuable advice to junior lawyers
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Sponsored by Rato Ling Lei & CortésPedro Cortés of Rato Ling Lei & Cortés – Advogados e Notários describes Macau SAR’s legal market and explains why it is important to open up the borders
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Sponsored by Tsar & TsaiJanice Lin of Tsar & Tsai provides an expert’s view on changes impacting Taiwan’s legal market particularly in relation to the renewable energy sector
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito of Riquito Advogados shares his expert advice for upcoming lawyers and discusses his thoughts on the legal market in 2021 and beyond
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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 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 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 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 TrilegalShruti Rajan, Anurag Gupta and Vidhi Shah of Trilegal discuss the relationship between foreign portfolio investors and the Securities and Exchange Board of India
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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 Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bruno Almeida of Riquito Advogados explain the new consumer’s regulation that comes into force on January 1 2022
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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 Allen & OveryThe Asia-Pacific region is well placed to become a leader in decentralised finance – a trend that could help its diverse communities
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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 Nader Hayaux & GoebelYves Hayaux du Tilly, Héctor Arangua and Ana Paula Telleria of Nader Hayaux & Goebel suggest why it is imperative that Mexican companies incorporate ESG criteria into their corporate governance
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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 Cadwalader Wickersham & TaftMichael Gambro and Michael Ruder of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft explore how regulators and the private sector in the US are looking towards better standardisation and classification systems, as the demand for green bond issuances grow
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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 Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMizuki Ogawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses how the Japanese FSA and mega banks have sought to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives
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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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A&O Shearman aims to be ‘destination firm for financial matters’
US co-managing partner Doreen Lilienfeld discusses her ambition and vision for the firm’s growth in the world’s biggest legal market and beyond -
HSBC: ‘We have a very low tolerance for point scoring’
Sandeep Bose-Mallick reveals what it takes to build a winning in-house team and what he wants to see from his external counsel -
Freshfields captures opportunities from the energy transition in Germany
Global managing partner Rick van Aerssen said the firm is positioning itself at the forefront of Germany's industrial transformation -
M-Kopa in-house: ‘Nothing I hate more than to chase lawyers’
General counsel Jesse Zigmund explains what he considers when selecting law firms and the pressures in-house lawyers increasingly face -
Osborne Clarke CEO's debt finance experience key to understanding client needs
Omar Al-Nuaimi said the firm’s focus on client engagement, sector knowledge, and diversity has strengthened its competitive advantage