Like other global financial centers, Hong Kong has seen falling IPO volumes and volatile markets in 2022 in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions and rising geopolitical tensions, including between China and the...more
Key Takeaways - The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has undoubtedly increased firms’ exposure to market abuse risks in a number of ways: Due to the rapidly changing consequences of restrictions caused by COVID-19 for...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal European, US and selected international governance and securities law developments of interest to European corporates. ...more
Look to Miami for the latest legal troubles for the country’s biggest banks. After most have finally put to bed the remnants of Great Recession RMBS litigation, a new tack by the city is looking to hold them responsible for...more
The big story of week so far came just a few minutes after the Brief went to [digital] print yesterday, so apologies for the second hand news: Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for a staggering $26.2 billion in a move...more
1st Day of Christmas – UCITS V* - The UCITS V Directive (UCITS V) introduces specific provisions on: - (i) eligibility, liability and delegation of depositaries; - (ii) remuneration policies; and ...more