Leading specialists from Greenberg Traurig answer questions on the state of the market and key financial crime developments in the mergers and acquisitions space Paul, what is the state of the US/UK M&A market and what are your predictions for 2020? 2019 has continued to throw up challenges for the cross-border M&A market, from the …
In its 40th anniversary in London, Milbank London co-heads Suhrud Mehta and Julian Stait talk about the dramatic development of the Wall Street leader’s City business The office has made a series of bold lateral hires in the last three years. What is behind this? Suhrud Mehta (SM), co-London managing partner, Milbank: At one level …
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The important role that UK business has to play in wider society is being reflected in their updated corporate governance arrangements, explain Paul Ellerman, Caroline Rae, Gareth Sykes and Ben Ward of Herbert Smith Freehills In most major jurisdictions there has been a considerable increase in focus on corporate governance issues in recent years. In …
The term ‘digital transformation’ has become a buzzword in the corporate world, although the meaning is open to interpretation. For some organisations, digital transformation simply means incorporating the latest app into existing infrastructure. Yet, another interpretation involves the implementation of technology, to change the way organisations conduct business. That’s where digital maturity comes into play …
With a no-deal Brexit on 31 October now a realistic prospect, we assess how the top UK law firms are preparing
In-house litigation teams vary markedly in size even at the most regulated companies, but they have taken on more authority and are managing disputes closer to home
We look at the challenges and opportunities present for entrepreneurs within India’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem
With no end in sight to high-street closures and job losses, IHL talks to retail GCs about the fight to adapt
More firms than ever are jostling for position in the City’s booming disputes market
With Brexit entrenching divisions, Britain’s patchwork constitution is being increasingly pitted against political upheaval. Do legal experts see crisis brewing?