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The article presents information related to equity capital markets in Great Britain such as the Investment Association has published Shareholder Priorities for 2020 that includes responding to climate change, audit quality, stakeholder engagement and diversity. It mentions that the Financial Conduct Authority has issued its Policy Development Update; and European Securities and Markets Authority has published a Report setting out its strategy on sustainable finance.

The article informs about a decrease in the turnover and profit of law firm White & Case in Great Britain in 2019. It mentions that White & Case has been prioritizing growth in tricky areas citing prior to Brexit that it wanted to expand in capital markets and corporate. It also mentions that the firm has won its stellar mandate over 2019 for companies like Deutsche Bank and Saudi Aramco.

The article focuses on the International Stock Exchange Authority Limited (TISEA) aims to offer a service and structure unique in the European time zone and has become the exchange of choice for a growing number of international issuers; and its mission is to be a leading international stock exchange in the European time zone.

The article offers capital markets news briefs as of January 2020, namely, the publications by the Pensions and Life Savings Association (PLSA) of its response to the Law Commission on intermediated securities, and by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on security thresholds.

The article talks about the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that feature in firms’ predictions for 2020, and predictions in work in specific sectors such as infrastructure, technology and health care. It mentions that the M&A landscape develops and evolves which involving Great Britain companies as foreign companies as an opportunity to take advantage of the weakness of the post-Brexit. It further reports on increase in cross-border capital markets and M&A activity as innovative companies.

The article reports that Shearman & Sterling has made up one lawyer in London, as part of a group of eight new partners worldwide. It mentions that the number of promotions being made in Paris; project development and finance lawyer Lachlan Poustie and Benjamin Siino. It further reports that the London corporate team have seen few new joiners during that timeframe, other practices have benefitted such as project finance, capital markets and litigation.

The article informs that Weil Gotshal & Manges is to close its doors in Poland marking a retreat from Central and Eastern Europe. It mentions that the arsaw office of Wei is rebranding its operations as an independent law firm. It further reports that the firm has been acting on a number of high-profile private equity and capital market deals in the region.

The article offers Capital Markets Update in Great Britain as of November 2019. It mentions that European Securities and Markets Authority have published its Guidelines on risk factors under the Prospectus Regulation. It also mentions that Financial Conduct Authority published Primary Market Bulletin 24 which includes update on Brexit preparations, proposals regarding the European single electronic format requirements and updates on the Prospectus Regulation.

The article reveals plans of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett to take on legal duties after co-working space company WeWork has filed plans for its initial public offering. Topics include Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Simpson Thacher to cover the company's legal matters as per the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Skadden to rely capital markets partner Ryan Dzierniejko, and Simpson Thacher's team to include capital markets partner Roxane Reardon.

The article talks about debt capital markets in 2019. Topics discussed include typical debt security offerings, the closing documents underwriters or initial purchasers require in public or private offerings of debt securities, and typical fees for listing debt securities on the principal exchanges.

The article offers the information on the recruiting of corporate rising star Sophia Hudson in New York by Kirkland & Ellis from fellow US firm Davis Polk & Wardwell. The article also mentions about the experience of Hudson as she spent 12 years at Davis Polk, working within the capital markets group; and alongside with corporate partner Byron Rooney and London partner Reuven Young.

The article reports on an agreement signed between Linklaters and Saudi Arabia-based Zamakhchary & Co. as per which Zamakhchary will be able to offer on-the-ground support to Linklaters' clients doing deals in the region. It mentions that Linklaters managing associate Omar El Sayed will be relocated to its Saudi Arabia office. It mentions that the companies are working on corporate mergers, capital markets, finance and project finance.

The article offers information on the promotion of city lawyers in its annual promotions rounds by law firm Kirkland & Ellis. Topics discussed include promoting three London lawyers to partner in its mergers and acquisitions and private equity groups; partnership in litigation, arbitration, capital markets and debt finance; and number of newly-promoted lawyers in Chicago, Illinois.

The article discusses the conference titled "Kazakhstan: Tapping International Capital Markets," co-hosted by Kinstellar office in Almaty that was held in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 12, 2017.

The article reports that offshore law firm Carey Olsen LLP has been named as leading legal adviser for Guernsey, Channel Islands-domiciled funds. According to an independent assessment of the industry, the firm has a market share of 63.62% in Guernsey-domiciled funds and it has also become the leading adviser to non-domiciled funds serviced in Guernsey.

The article reports how former Slaughter and May partner Lucy Wylde got a second career back in 2009 when she moved in-house to work for the British Government. Wylde has taken on several new roles since joining in 2009 and has moved away from the Cabinet Office to lead UK Export Finance's legal team instead. The team has turned to Clyde & Co, Kennedys, RPC and Hogan Lovells for specialist insurance and capital markets advice.

The article reports that Deal of the Year at the IFLR (International Financial Law Review) Asia Awards 2016 has been won by PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, national airline sukuk of Indonesia, a transaction on which law firm Ogier advises Cayman Islands. According to Ogier Hong Kong partner Nicholas Plowman, Garuda sukuk transaction has made way for corporate issuers to access Islamic capital markets. It mentions that Ogier was shortlisted in IFLR's Asia Awards Restructuring category.

The article reports developments in the global capital markets and the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) markets as of late February 2016, as well as their effects on the operation of offshore law firms in Great Britain. Also cited are the result of the journal's annual Offshore Top 30 survey, the management buyout (MBO) of Appleby's fiduciary unit, as well as the operations of such law firms as Maples and Calder, and Conyers Dill & Pearman.

The article announces several appointment of executives including Jonathan Parker and Joshua Kiernan as antitrust and competition practice partner and capital markets partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins LLP.

The article reports that Conyers Dill & Pearman, law firm's corporate practice has been characterised by a buoyant mergers & sector and with capital markets environment in Bermuda. It focuses on the company's efforts on the highest profile transactions in the jurisdiction that help in the maintenance of rankings in leading legal directories.

The article reports on the continued expansion activity of law company Pinsent Masons in Germany by acquiring four-partner capital markets boutique in Munich. It mentions that the team from Mayrhofer & Partner will join Pinsent on January 1, 2016, led by founding partner Thomas Mayrhofer and partners including Alexander Thomas, Gudrun Moll and Hans-Ulrich Birkhofer.

The article reports that international firms in Hong Kong, China have hopes for areas such as private equity and contentious work despite shrinking deal flow in capital markets. International firms have become more prudent in their investment in the city and many are rejigging their practices and adapting to the market reality.

The article reports that the law firm Cooley LLP launched a new office in London, England. London managing partner Justin Stock states that new office enable the firm to show a line-up that included corporate members and not just litigation and firm will focus on areas incluidng technology, life sciences, emerging companies and capital markets practices.

The article reports that the law firm Cooley LLP launched a new office in London, England. London managing partner Justin Stock states that new office enable the firm to show a line-up that included corporate members and not just litigation and firm will focus on areas incluidng technology, life sciences, emerging companies and capital markets practices.

The article offers information on the demand for legal services in Finland. Topics include the turnover rise in various Finnish law firms such as Roschier, Hannes Snellman, and Krogerus, the increasing number of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, and the new trend of take-private deals recently. It also discusses the resurgence of capital market activity, the active energy sector, and the creation of start-ups by former employees of Nokia.

A profile of Esther Felton, general counsel for Australia-headquartered insurance company QBE Insurance Group Ltd., is presented. Felton arrived to QBE from the law firm Norton Rose LLP in 2006, and she aimed to create a legal function that could work in partnership with the company's business. A team created by Felton works on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt-raising, and capital markets, and consists of four lawyers.

The article reports that the law firm White & Case LLP has added five new partners in London, England. The new partners specialise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, debt finance, construction, taxation, capital markets, and asset finance. Of the five London promotions, finance lawyer Alison Weal is female. Of White & Case's 37 global partnership promotions, these five make up 13.5 percent.

The article focuses on the status of multinational law firm Clifford Chance located in London, England. Topics discussed include company's engagement in capital markets, finance, and corporate partners across Asia, various career changes within the company such as appointments of Valerie Kong and Paul Landless as finance partners, and priority objective of the firm to increase the ratio of its female partners.

The article reports the hiring of Ash Qureshi, law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's former capital markets and U.S. corporate partner, by law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. It discusses his career with firm client Renaissance Group, investment management business Renaissance Asset Managers and Cleary. It also mentions the hiring of partner Arun Balasubramanian by Freshfields, John Moore by Slaughter and May, and the appointment of disputes partner Nigel Rawding.

The article focuses on the proposed merger of Chinese law firms Jun He and Zhong Lun. It is noted that both firms have a strong track record of high-profile transactions. It is informed that Jun He is mainly focused on foreign investment and capital markets matters while Zhong Lun specialises in real estate, projects and domestic merger and acquisition deals.

The article reports that the law firm Allen & Overy LLP (A&O) has unveiled its partnership promotions with 16 lawyers being taken into the fold. The firm's international capital markets has the biggest intake this year, with six made up across A&O's global network. London saw the largest number of new partners with five promoted, while Hong Kong added three to the partnership.

The article reports that Linklaters LLP has won a mandate from the Great Britain Her Majesty's Treasury to advise on its first Sukuk issue, an Arabic financial cerificate. The project will be led out by its capital markets partner Elaine Keats. The move is stated to be a part of the bid to position London as a hub for Islamic finance.

The article lists some of the biggest stories related to China in 2013 including the Canadian lawsuit faced by top Chinese firms over capital markets transactions, distancing of in-house lawyers by Chinese companies, and the establishment of the first formal panel by China's Ministry of Commerce.

The article analyzes the finance operation of law firm Clifford Chance. An overview shows the performance of the two groups of the company's finance operation, the global financial group headed by Mark Campbell and the capital markets led by David Dunnigan. Evidence shows the shift of Clifford Chance towards the Asia Pafic region. Details indicate the recent finance deals of Clifford Chance including advisor to a syndicate of lenders and counsel to several bank agents.

The article reports on the impact of Chinese companies' growth on the U.S. and Great Britain. It also presents information on several developments related to law firms across the world. It is informed that Chinese capital markets firms have raised capital from foreign stock exchanges. It is informed that the law firm K&L Gates has hired five partners across Melbourne, Perth and Sydney from international and Australian rivals.

The article informs that Chinese capital markets firms, Commerce & Finance and Jingtian & Gongcheng are facing Canadian lawsuit over capital markets transactions. The claim was filed by 11 securities houses and financial institutions against the two Beijing-based firms in Ontario Superior Court of Justice on 31 May 2013.

The article reports that China's capital markets firms Commerce & Finance (C&F) and Jingtian & Gongcheng are sued by 11 securities firms and financial institutions in a forestry deal. The claim is made against the two firms at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice alleging negligence and breach of duty.

The article reports on the responses on social networking site Twitter after it was declared that Great Britain's postal service Royal Mail has launched an initial public offering (IPOs), which is said to be bitterly opposed in Great Britain. The news follows the announcement of imminent IPOs of a number of other household brands, including U.S. based hotel chain Hilton Worldwide and Great Britain estate agency Foxtons.

The article presents author's opinion on the growth of law firms in Asia Pacific Region. It mentions that market share of North American firms falls to 42 percent. It focuses on the growth in international capital market of Asia Pacific. It mentions that the Asia Pacific is reshaping its local markets. It states that firms are focused on legal practice and clients.

The article offers updates in Great Britain's capital market in 2013. It highlights the condition of both debt and equity markets as well as the initial public offering (IPO) market in the country. Several experts in the industry are profiled including Marc Needoff of SSQ, Ria Aird of Glass Consultancy, and Anouska Tamony of JLegal.

The article offers information on the appointment of a team of lawyers along with partner Paola Leocani, by an international law firm, White and Case LLP for increasing the growth of firm's capital markets in Italy. It presents the views of Michael Immordino, executive partner of White and Case LLP in Milan, related to the focus of company on capital markets instead of traditional bank credit market.

The article announces several appointments as the partners at Glencore Xstrata which includes relationship partner, Charlie Jacobs, lead associate, Robin Carolan and capital markets partner, Patrick Sheil.

The article reports on the launch of a law office in Madrid, Spain by White & Case LLP in 2013. It notes that the new division will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets. It notes that the company also hired Latham & Watkins LLP corporate head Juan Manuel de Remedios as executive partner.

The article reports that the leading international law firm Shearman and Sterling LLP has dismissed six lawyers in Hong Kong, China for adjusting its Greater China team due to capital markets slowdown . It states that the one lawyer is from the firm's merger and acquisition team and the other five are from the capital markets team.

The article announces several appointments at Norton Rose LLP including Richard Lewis as the private equity practice associate, Iain Laughland as the equity capital markets transactions partner and Steve Johns, private equity associate.

The article reports on the reduction of DLA Piper's team in the capital markets in Hong Kong, China because the company continues to adjust its business to new market conditions in Asia Pacific. It reveals that the company did not run a formal redundancy programme in Hong Kong as there is no specific consultation or notification requirement in respect of redundancy. In addition, the company has given the statutory minimum to those employees who were not protected under Hong Kong laws.

The article reports on the capital markets team that advises clients on both equity and debt transactions.

The article reports on the demand for overseas-qualified lawyers in Great Britain in 2013. According to Freddie Lawson of Glass Consultancy, overseas lawyers' demand is low with the capital markets and corporate market still spluttering. Guy Adams of Glass Consultancy mentions that law firms tend to search for lawyers who are qualified in usual law jurisdictions when firms in London are searching for foreign-qualified lawyers.