12/08/2021
Global FSR Outlook 2022: Anticipating change, being prepared
In this annual publication, our FSR team surveys the regulatory landscape for 2022
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/08/2021
Walkers Wins 'Best Law Firm' and 'Best Lawyer' Awards
These latest awards for Walkers come on the heels of the global law firm announcing in October that its European Insurance teams had been named the winner in the Legal Services category of the newly established European Captive Review Awards.
12/06/2021
Golden Visa Programme Portugal - Changes in the Investment Criteria coming in the New Year
In order to be able to apply for a Golden Visa, there is a requirement for one of the three types of investment, two of which will alter in January 2022 and an increased level of investment will be in place.
12/06/2021
Trust is everything – tech and media predictions 2022
This prediction is not limited to the technology sector but in large part it is likely to be technology that enables brands to step up and deliver on ESG and other goals, to reflect the values they claim to live by.
12/06/2021
Breaking down barriers or building up barricades? The outlook for data privacy in 2022
The big question is whether any of these solutions will pave the way to harnessing that data without regulatory friction or whether they will slow down data-powered progress.
12/03/2021
Trying to sound smart is stupid
The problem is that frequently, when fund managers try to display their “smartness”, they can end up pushing investors away from their fund rather than reeling them in.
12/03/2021
Shoosmiths’ living sector experts scoop prestigious accolade
The judges described the Shoosmiths living sector team as having ‘had a strong year’, noting they had also ’risen to the challenges posed by COVID, supporting clients and launching interesting initiatives’.
12/03/2021
Mourant named Offshore Law Firm of the Year once again
Mourant's submission highlighted the successful culmination of the firm's ambitious five year strategy, which delivered further impressive organic growth, and the launch of Mourant Consulting, a new financial services regulatory consulting busin
12/02/2021
Appleby's Hong Kong Office Named as One of the Top Asia-Related SPAC Legal Advisers
Appleby’s Hong Kong office has been named second in the recent league table of the “Top Asia-related SPAC Legal Advisers of 2020-21 – Offshore Firms” by Asia Business Law Journal.
12/02/2021
Carey Olsen's Anthony McKenzie shares 2022 outlook
"We expect the investors in the region will continue to allocate investment capital to alternatives," said Anthony.
12/02/2021
Anti-bribery and corruption law and enforcement across the globe
Linklaters’ review of anti-bribery and corruption law and enforcement across the globe will be of particular interest to businesses with international operations.
12/02/2021
Cohen Ziffer Is A Small Firm With Biglaw Bonuses
Nothing says employee appreciation quite like more money.
12/02/2021
Employment Law Series = The Individual Accountability Framework and Sear in Ireland
People-related steps and processes that businesses can start thinking about in readiness for the new Individual Accountability Framework and Conduct Rules
11/30/2021
Alvarez & Marsal releases UAE banking pulse
Strong comeback of UAE banking sector as profitability rebounds to pre-pandemic levels with robust growth in Net Interest Income (NII) and other income
11/29/2021
Top ten tips for moving to the UK from South Africa
A quick guide to making your move to the UK from South Africa a little less stressful
11/29/2021
Ransomware attacks surge across UK, new report finds
The report also warned that the high levels of home working prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic meant criminals were increasingly able to use ’off-the-shelf‘ malware to exploit unpatched software and weaknesses in VPNs to access organisations&am
11/29/2021
Shoosmiths continues bumper 2021 mergers and acquisitions corporate team record
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has advised global software company Everbridge, Inc. on a significant acquisition of advanced business resilience solutions business, Anvil Group.
11/29/2021
Vaccination status and flexible workstyle influence consumer optimism
Overall, 61% of respondents are optimistic about the future, and only 18% are not.
11/26/2021
How to address supply chain disruption
The actions are recommended in light of evidence recently given to a committee of UK MPs which has warned that supply chain problems
11/26/2021
How the Channel Islands can help first-time fund managers
In the first instance, the process will be smoother if a domicile is selected that is familiar to investors and has a track record in the funds space.