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The article discusses aspects of the Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's floatation on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany in October 2012. The company was advised by CMS Cameron McKenna LLP's lawyers to raise funds through flotation, which is also known as an initial public offering (IPO) of a company's shares on the stock exchange to investors. CMS head of international capital markets Daniel Winterfeldt was the lead partner on the deal.

The article focuses on the rise in mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity in global capital markets which benefits the off shore firms and fuelling their drive for growth in Asia. It mentions that continuation of the trend of firms casting off their fiduciary businesses and the management buyout (MBO) of Appleby's fiduciary arm saw private equity giant Bridgepoint. It also mentions that a chart depicting the top 30 offshore law firms in terms of their partners, lawyers and staff.

The article focuses on the increase in bond issuances in Russia and the impact on the country's equity capital markets. Topics include how low interest rate attract foreign investment, the use of eurobonds as a way for Russian financial institutions to obtaining funding. Information is provided on the legal advisor rankings of British law firms in Russia.

The article focuses on the challenges being faced by law firms in India. It is stated that despite having a strong hold in capital markets work, Indian firms are facing increased competition from both domestic and international competitors. While, building an Indian capital markets team from Asia has proved successful for several firms, bidding for work on a price basis has been an integral part of achieving success.

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 discusses the return of Greece to the global capital markets in April 2014. It says that Greece was issuing a new five year bond, marking its return to the global capital markets for the first time since the Eurozone crisis emerged in 2010. It mentions the face value of the Greek bonds, while the interest coupon is 4.95 percent per annum. It says that investors who acquire the Greek bonds will be able to sell them to other investors.

The article reports that law firm Linklaters has promoted several partners and lawyers in London, England from the partners outside the big four areas of corporate, banking, capital markets and litigation. It mentions that Linklaters became the first magic circle firm to adopt gender diversity targets in 2014 and lawyers can be considered for partnership. It presents the views of Richard Hodgson, partner at Linklaters, on the allocated candidates on whom firm do due diligence.

The article discusses a research conducted by the periodical regarding the initial public offering (IPO) of the law firms based in London, England which include Gowling WLG that advised on more main market IPOs and the Allen & Overy (A&O) dominated in terms of total market value. It mentions that law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer continues to put on a strong show in the equity capital markets.

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.

An interview with Victoria Morton, a trainee solicitor in Great Britain-based international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner is presented. When asked about the highlight of her training contract, she refers to her responsibility to help in amending documents. She states that the team of banking and capital markets supplies regulatory advice to lenders and borrowers. She also mentions that with a variety of work in the department, being satisfied is the most enjoyable aspects in her job.

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 features Poland as the hub for banking and capital market transactions in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Krzysztof Wiater, managing partner at DLA Piper's Warsaw office, states that the country is more stable and mature that is why it is more attractive as the jurisdiction for banks and lawyers in terms of deals. Pierre Raoul-Duval, senior partner, mentions that Poland is one of the strategic offices to open under the firm's new strategy programme in 1991.

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 offers information related to panda bonds introduced by Chinese government to liberalise its capital market and provide an opportunity for foreign investors to invest in China and help local Chinese to diversify their investments. It mentions that over-the-counter market regulated by the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAMFII) and debt instruments issued by foreign institutions.

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 explores whether British litigators working for U.S.-based law firms have a truly transatlantic practice despite the presence of credit crisis-related disputes. According to Tom O'Riordan, who has made a dramatic contribution to the global financial crisis, all the big banks are looking at their assets and their obligations to each other. Thus, he aims for a diversification strategy to loosen the Wall Street firm's reliance on its capital markets practice.

The article provides information on the positive effect of the Initial Public offering (IPO) Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) options if it will be managed carefully in the U.S. According to the author, such a twin-track process can create considerable competitive tension and produce attractive outcome for the sponsors. Thus, it is critical to seek for sponsor's advice to take a firm review early on as to which is the most favorable outcome.

The article discusses how the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is losing its dominance as leading capital market center to the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Strict regulatory regime and Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the U.S. have been cited as the reasons behind decreasing security listings in the NYSE. It is noted that recent changes in the rule of the stock exchange listing is reason for the rise of the LSE. It is viewed that the LSE is emerging as the powerhouse of global capital market.

The article reports that the Middle East is acquiring itself for a wave of Initial Public Offering (IPO) activity with the opening of a new financial market. The author cites that there is a rising awareness that an IPO can supply a much needed injection of funds essential to give a company a makeover and permit it to move ahead into competitive sectors.

The article highlights trends and developments pertaining the market for sukuk or Islamic trust certificates. Sukuks are medium- to long-term sharia-compliant trust certificates backed by sharia-acceptable assets, usufructs or services. While their performance mimics conventional fixed-income debt securities, sukuks cannot be categorized as either debt or security under conventional capital markets technology.

The article focuses on law firm Norton Rose's hiring of Sandrine Sauvel, a former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer associate, and Tak Matsuda, a former associate at Allen & Overy, to lead its rebuilding effort for its capital markets practice. The two associates both claim that there are more opportunities for them in Norton Rose, although it is going to be quite a challenge for them to rebuild the securitization and capital markets practice. The article also provides a background on the reasons behind the resignation of the former members of the company's capital markets group including Christian Parker and Liz Jones.

The article presents an analysis of the capital market potential in Russia. There has been an expansion in capital-raising by Russian retail banks during 2005. The huge demand for banks to increase capital has been highlighted by syndicated borrowings, Eurobond issues and early securitisation transactions. The first true-sale securitisation of Russian assets, involving a portfolio of car loans was one of the most significant transactions to occur in 2005. Capital-raising by Russian entities and acquisitions have characterized the consumer goods industry.

Profiles Nick Eastwell, head of global capital markets for Linklaters in Great Britain. Career in the company; Contributions to the growth of the company's capital markets group; Legal deals of the company handled.

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 discusses attorney Andrew Edge, a partner at the Stephenson Harwood LLP law firm, who was featured in the journal's Hot 100 list of lawyers in 2012. According to the article, Edge was chosen for the Hot 100 list based on his work with several pharmaceutical sector deals. Client relationships and the delegation of work to junior lawyers are mentioned, along with Edge's work with public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&As), joint ventures, and equity capital markets.

The article focuses on the economic conditions in Finland in 2014. Topics include how Finland has been affected by Western economic sanctions on Russia, the increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) work in the country, and the resurgence of capital markets in 2014. Information is provided on the practice of law in Finland and the legal industry in the country.

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 decreasing dominance of the U.S. and Great Britain on the legal market within Hong Kong, China in 2014. Topics include the operation of international law firms in Hong Kong in 2014, the rate of capital markets work in the region, and the financial performance of the Hong Kong stock exchange between 2012 and 2014.