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Last month’s first-of-its-kind US bankruptcy ruling enabled the US toll road operator, American Roads, to complete its pre-pack restructuring agreement. It also made clear the impact of no-action clauses on an insured unitranche

The Financial Services Commission has recently issued special guidelines for professional directors, especially those sitting on multiple boards in the global business sphere. In addition to the fiduciary duties expected from directors, resident directors must demonstrate that they have sufficient time to prepare for and attend board meetings. Resident directors are also expected to have a reasonable number of directorships. Reasonableness will be judged on various factors including, but not limited to, the number of board meetings being held, categories of companies and staff supports available to the director.

On September 12, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notification bringing into force 98 sections of the country’s Companies Act 2013. The new law should significantly alter India’s corporate governance practices

The $24.9 billion leverage buyout of the US IT company by its founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake Management, completed in September following months of negotiations. The deal helped highlight issues relating to ‘empty voting’

Herbert Smith Freehills’ Australian public M&A report revealed a drop in the success rate of deals. As deals become more challenging, structures and mechanics have also changed

Australia’s secondary debt market is now more liquid than ever. The development of this market has been a game-changer for banks, investors and distressed companies

The deal, team and individual nominees for this year's expanded awards

A guide to the 20 bank teams at the forefront of legal innovation

To Citi, the in-house legal role is more critical than ever. The team adds value by understanding the legal, political and regulatory environment and working closely with the risk organisation.

The regulatory heads of Europe and the US’s private equity associations go head-to-head on the most pressing topics facing the industry today