01/25/2022
Future of the UK high street
This uncertainty has created an environment where investors will be nervous, being unsure of when any bounce back will occur.
Comment, Analysis & Research
01/25/2022
No escape from soaring prices, even in death
“The increase IHT tax take is a combination of the fact that the comparison period is 2020
01/25/2022
Freshfields leads European M&A advisory
According to Bloomberg, the firm is the clear leader in the European M&A advisory market in 2021
01/24/2022
Vicky Lord and Ian Mann named A-List lawyers by China Business Law Journal
Vicky is a highly regarded litigator who consistently receives accolades from directories and award bodies, in recognition of her expertise and significant wins for clients.
01/24/2022
Handling cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong divorce proceedings
I suspect my spouse owns cryptocurrency. What does this mean for my divorce?
01/21/2022
Financial Services & Banking News
ESMA announces launch of CSA with NCAS on valuation of UCITS and open-ended AIFS
01/20/2022
Financial Services & Banking News
The FCA clarifies that firms can avoid these actions by voluntarily applying to cancel their TPR
01/20/2022
Freshfields’ international arbitration group named 2021 Practice Group of the Year
Winners are recognized for the size, complexity and significance of the deals or litigation they worked on.
01/19/2022
Sick pay and unvaccinated staff: what do UK employers need to be aware of?
In some ways, these cuts seem an obvious way to encourage vaccine uptake, or at least mitigate the impact of vaccine refusal on workplaces.
01/18/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills named Global Law Firm of the year in the Europe
Herbert Smith Freehills has been named Global Law Firm of the Year in Europe at The Lawyer European Awards 2021.
01/18/2022
Harneys Singapore commended as “progressive, reliable and responsive” in Legal 500 rankings
Our teams are always ready to offer advice across different offshore structures and initiatives.
01/18/2022
Harneys Hong Kong recognised as “an established and trusted law firm” in Legal 500 rankings
Harneys Hong Kong is a full-service offshore law firm offering award-winning litigation, restructuring, corporate, finance and funds advice in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
01/16/2022
US GAO Urges New Virtual Currency Regulations to Counter Human Trafficking and Drug Cartels
Approximately $1 billion of that amount was composed of proceeds from illicit activity conducted on Silk Road, a Dark Web marketplace that was shut down following a DOJ investigation in 2016.
01/14/2022
Finding calm in the storm: dealing with a professional crisis can be life changing
In one recent case, an individual working in the construction sector was distressed to find themselves part of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people tragically lost their lives.
01/14/2022
Ownership in the metaverse and 2022 fashion tech predictions with Vogue Business
The increase in IP filings signals that conducting business in the virtual world is an increasingly high priority for brands, and likely necessary for staying relevant and competitive.
01/14/2022
Daily Legal Update
The committee found that while a CBDC may provide some advantages, it could present significant challenges for financial stability and the protection of privacy. UK Parliament, 13 January 2022
01/14/2022
Michael Katz awarded Chambers Lifetime Achievement Award
The Chambers Lifetime Achievement Award recognises and celebrates outstanding legal careers of global stature.
01/13/2022
Global M&A Insights: Technology deals dominate in 2021
We also look into the reasons behind record capital raising by technology companies, the considerations required for AI due diligence and talent retention in technology acquisitions, and the global trend for growing government intervention on sensitive tr
01/12/2022
Salaries are soaring, but vacancies are everywhere — here’s why law firms are struggling to fill the gaps
Can law firms keep staff on side as the pandemic causes talent to look elsewhere?
01/12/2022
Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds
Welcome to the October – December 2021 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds.