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International Edition

As Capital Markets Struggle Worldwide, in the Middle East, Things are Only Heating Up

With a string of multi-billion dollar IPOs happening and many more expected, Big Law is moving in.
10 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn, Allen & Overy Lead on $2.5B Abu Dhabi IPO

In 2022, UAE IPOs raised almost $12bn, with a further $10bn being issued in Saudi Arabia.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Orrick Hires Fenwick Capital Markets Leader

Jamie Evans is the 29th hire to Orrick's tech practice since the start of 2022, joining the firm at a time of continued growth.
3 minute read

International Edition

New Listing Rules Formalize Beijing's Power to Stop Foreign Listings by Chinese Companies

The new listing rules, which give the Chinese securities regulator the ultimate power to oversee and block potential listings of Chinese companies on foreign bourses, may have wider implications, lawyers say.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After Trial by Fire, Robinhood Legal Chief Knows Keys to Getting Along With SEC

"The SEC is a black box to so many companies. It's sort of mysterious and episodic, and usually the episodes aren't positive ones," said Robinhood's Dan Gallagher, himself a former SEC commissioner.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

2023 Could Be a Stronger Year for Energy Industry IPOs Amid Rising Investment

2023 IPOs include an energy industry IPO that raised $115 million. Texas capital markets lawyers say this may be a sign that there will be more energy industry work this year than last.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilson Sonsini Hires SEC Disclosure Director for Public Companies Practice

Tamara Brightwell joined the firm as a corporate partner in Washington, D.C., expanding its regulatory expertise for public companies.
2 minute read

The Recorder

A 'Bellwether' Year for Life Sciences: Lawyers Forecast M&A Uptick as Regs Remain Busy

The IPO window doesn't appear to be opening anytime soon, but life sciences lawyers expect mergers—and regulatory challenges—to pick up this year.
5 minute read

International Edition

As China Reopens, Will 'China Bull' Lawyers Finally Be Vindicated?

China's reopening is a huge relief to many international law firms that have long been banking on the Chinese market. Deals are trickling in but for many, recovery might be slow. 
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Talcum Powder and Triple Doubles: Inside the Rebrand of Miami Lawyer John Ruiz's $33B SPAC

Set to become LifeWallet at the start of 2023, the company doesn't intend to change its core business of Medicare Secondary Payer Act claims recovery, which has so far generated 99% less revenue through Q3 than Ruiz predicted pre-IPO.
3 minute read

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