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It's 'Potentially Ground-Shifting': US Outbound Investment Rules Are About to Change

A forthcoming executive order is expected to define new guidelines for investments in countries viewed as strategic competitors. The devil of these new regulatory measures will be in the details.
4 minute read

International Edition

Financial Regulators Turn Attention to Designated Counsel in Leveraged Finance Deals

Borrowers have long appointed the law firms used by banks in leveraged finance deals, but some question the potential ethical implications of the practice.
3 minute read

International Edition

Serious Contenders: Partners From Skadden and DLA Touted for SFO Director Role

Who could take over from Lisa Osofsky as director of the UK's top fraud enforcement agency, the Serious Fraud Office, later this year? Law.com International lists all the expected runners and riders.
5 minute read

International Edition

DLA Piper Life Sciences Head Takes Up Brussels Role Amid EU Regulatory Push

The move, which is preliminary to the firm creating a regulatory hub for EU work, is yet another signal of the ever-growing importance of the Belgian capital to global law firms.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Brussels Effect 2.0: Is the EU Trying to Export Its Rules Globally?

The European Commission has been seen for more than a decade as a de facto global regulatory superpower. But lately, the commission seems to be on a more-deliberate mission to export its rules worldwide, lawyers say.
7 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Deals Travers Another Blow With UK Regulatory Partner Hire

The move comes amid fast growth at Simpson Thacher in London and marks the latest in a series of senior departures at Travers Smith.
3 minute read

International Edition

Client Calls in the Delivery Room, Working with Amal Clooney and Seeking Inspiration from Beyonce: A Q&A with Lisa Peets

Specialising in technology regulation, Peets has been a lawyer with Covington & Burling since 1998.
6 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose's Frankfurt Office Raided by German Prosecutors

The long-running 'cum-ex' scandal has previously seen Freshfields' Germany offices raided, with other high profile lawyers being investigated and tried.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clyde & Co London Partner Rebuked Following Drink Driving Charge

The partner, who is also a King's Counsel, expressed remorse and complied fully with the SRA's investigation, the regulator said.
2 minute read

International Edition

In Europe, Climate Litigation Grows Teeth

New cases and vigorous enforcement will make "duty of vigilance" for the environment a critical area for European corporations, lawyers say.
5 minute read

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