Olivia Adam

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Olivia joined the IFLR team in 2022. She graduated from Strathclyde University with a masters in digital journalism and has a LLB from Edinburgh University.

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Regulation

IFLR+ Talent Tracker: Firms build on Q1 financial hiring momentum

Our second quarterly report shows law firms are bolstering their financial practices to meet the growing demand for regulatory compliance

Karry Lai, July 16, 2024
ESG

Five minutes with … Ernst Müller, Herbert Smith Freehills

The Johannesburg-based lawyer reveals his admiration for Erin Brockovich and reflects on his love for music

Olivia Adam, July 15, 2024
ESG

Opinion: Lawyers must keep an eye on anti-ESG shareholder activism

Driven by US and EU shifts, anti-ESG activism is reshaping corporate governance, presenting challenges and opportunities for lawyers

Olivia Adam, July 10, 2024
ESG

US ups the ante on ESG litigation

The gap between ESG liability theories and real-world cases is widening in the US, as greenwashing claims give way to a wave of anti-ESG litigation

Olivia Adam, July 05, 2024
ESG

Osborne Clarke targets clients’ ESG needs through lawyer secondments

International ESG co-head James Watson told IFLR that clients are increasingly seeking minute-by-minute ESG guidance as regulatory pressure mounts across Europe

Olivia Adam, July 03, 2024
ESG

Opinion: Making cyberattacks an ESG priority for law firms

Cybersecurity isn't just about IT oversight — it's the backbone of governance in ESG policies for law firms

Olivia Adam, June 24, 2024
M&A

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

Olivia Adam, June 21, 2024
ESG

ESG: the Achilles heel for M&A lawyers?

IFLR spoke with lawyers about pioneering solutions to ESG challenges and establishing market norms in M&A deals

Olivia Adam, June 19, 2024
M&A

Lawyers help boost foreign direct investment into the UK

UK lawyers told IFLR that international law firms can leverage their global expertise in foreign FDI regimes to improve deal outcomes

Olivia Adam, June 18, 2024
ESG

EU approves Nature Restoration Law

The vote scraped by with a narrow margin of 66% in favour, just one point above the 65% needed

Olivia Adam, June 17, 2024
ESG

Opinion: Practising pride with purpose

Law firms must avoid performative acts of ‘rainbow-washing’ and consistently celebrate and honour the LGBTQIA+ community's experiences year-round

Olivia Adam, June 13, 2024
ESG

ESG due diligence spurs clients to walk away from deals

Lawyers told IFLR that heightened ESG scrutiny is reshaping the M&A landscape, with clients abandoning deals when they come across ESG concerns

Olivia Adam, June 12, 2024
M&A

EU probes Emirates telecoms deal over alleged subsidies

Lawyers caution companies to prepare as the EU makes first-of-its-kind investigation under foreign subsidies rule

Olivia Adam, June 11, 2024
ESG

How Dentons and Ashurst are leading on ESG in Italy

The firms are propelling clients towards sustainable growth by tackling regulatory challenges and enhancing their ESG offerings

Olivia Adam, June 10, 2024
M&A

Opinion: EU and US antitrust crackdown sparks goldrush for law firms

Campaigns against monopolistic practices have inadvertently heralded a golden era for law firms

Olivia Adam, June 07, 2024
ESG

Dentons’ Italian offices go green to stay ahead

IFLR spoke with Aldo Radice, COO of Dentons Italy, about the firm’s green office and why it’s giving them a competitive edge in the legal market

Olivia Adam, June 06, 2024
ESG

EU's new hydrogen rules: the missing puzzle piece

Three law firms weigh in on the EU’s new Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package, revealing how it will ignite investment opportunities and fuel client demand in the hydrogen sector

Olivia Adam, June 04, 2024
ESG

Primer: FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule

IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the anti-greenwashing rules introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

Olivia Adam, June 03, 2024