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In recent weeks, speculation has escalated about whether it's in the UK's best interest to stay in the EU, or to cut its losses and leave. In debating the pros and cons, many have come to the unhelpful conclusion that the UK is caught in a catch 22.

David Johnson, K&L Gates Christopher Tan, K&L Gates Debaroh Bean, K&L Gates Alastair MacAulay, Clifford Chance K&L GATES was particularly active in the region's laterals market last month, with new hires in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. In Hong Kong, arguably the most high profile of the three moves was the capture of securities expert David Johnson from Allen & Overy. The new partner specialises in equity and debt issues, and also acts on broader corporate matters including acquisitions and privatisations. In Singapore the firm added corporate counsel Christopher Tan from Allens Arthur Robinson. His practice focuses on M&A and restructuring, with a specialisation in work emerging from China, Mongolia and Vietnam.

The comment letter process needs to be taken more seriously

Paris was a hive of activity last month with the biggest news being WHITE & CASE's capture of five lawyers from Linklaters' capital markets team, including some of the firm's leading lights. Three partners – Cenzi Gargaro, Philippe Herbelin and Séverin Robillard – are joined by consultant and former market star lawyer Gilles Endréo, and associate Thomas Le Vert who joins as a partner.

Who took home what from IFLR’s annual Asia awards

Asia’s securities regulators are firmly focused on protecting retail investors. But there are limits to what they can achieve

What can the financial services industry expect from the new UK regulatory authorities?

Law number 228, of December 24 2012 (the 2013 Stability Law) has introduced provisions regarding a new financial transactions tax (FTT) as part of the austerity measures and tax hikes recently implemented.

Julieta Rodriguez Molina In this era of increased globalisation, the need for strategically located regional headquarters is paramount. Multinational companies are dividing their operations in homogeneous markets so as to allow them to more effectively address key differences between regions, which in turn allows for closer interaction with consumers, clients and stakeholders, which will ultimately help these companies to achieve sustainable long-term growth. Ideally situated in the middle of Latin America, the Republic of Panama offers the best environment for any multinational company establishing a regional headquarters. As of January 1 2012, 63 international companies have already established regional branches in Panama, including Samsung Electronics, LG, DHL, Dell, Hutchison Port Holding Group, HSBC, Maersk, Scotia Bank, Assicurazioni Generali, Tetrapack, PSA Peugeot Citroen, General Electric, Johnson and Johnson, Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and McDonalds.

In the latest twist to the Cœur Défense case, a Versailles court has recognised creditors’ rights. The counsel who pleaded the case explains the rulings