After a decade in the doldrums, special purpose acquisition companies are back in a big way
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COVID-19 concerns expand foreign direct investment review regimes
Already burgeoning, foreign direct investment review regulations worldwide are bulking up still more in response to pandemic-related threats
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Global momentum in 2020 set the stage for active M&A markets in 2021
2020’s tremendous rebound from historic lows suggests that M&A will be a critical lever as companies vie for position in a post-COVID-19 world
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Martha Lane Fox
A digital sector entrepreneur and philanthropist shares her thoughts on technology’s role in society
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David Miliband
The CEO of the International Rescue Committee provides his perspective on geopolitics
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Dr. Eddie Glaude
Princeton University’s Chair of the Department of African American Studies discusses racial justice in the US
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2020 new partners
An outstanding roster of talented lawyers strengthened our Firm in 2020
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2020 Pro Bono awards
Our work was recognized for impact and innovation
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Good offices
Pro bono matters from each of our offices
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From good intentions to positive action
We commit to our first Australian Reconciliation Action Plan
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Q&A with members of our Responsible Business Working Group
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Breaking free
Our Paris office helps fight child prostitution
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Chains of evidence
We analyze chain-of-custody evidentiary rules and standards before international criminal tribunals
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Gender matters
Helping women prisoners get the support they need during COVID-19
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Action Against Corona
Social investment for COVID-19 solutions
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Rules of entry
Minimizing intersecting crises for immigrants
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A duty to care
Helping the IFRC care for volunteers stricken by COVID-19
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Emergency exemptions
We analyze emergency decrees to help the IFRC boost pandemic response
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Trust in justice
Our Antitrust lawyers band together to fight racial injustice
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Remote learning
Our legal education and pipeline programs continued in virtual settings around the world
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Pro bono is personal
Partners describe their personal pro bono work on racial injustice
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Justice under strain
Five partners discuss what global law firms can do to address the racial injustice crisis
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Nakiya Wakes
Nakiya Wakes of Flint, Michigan shares her fight to overcome the effects of lead poisoning for her son and the community
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Dominic Jermey, CVO, OBE
Director General of ZSL (Zoological Society of London) on why a holistic approach to the environment, animal health and human health is critical
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Financial Restructuring and Insolvency
In an unprecedented year, we helped our clients change tack, survive and prosper
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Project Development and Finance
We advised sponsors, lenders and other stakeholders on developing and financing a wide range of projects
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Antitrust
We won success for our clients in their most challenging litigations, cross-border mergers and investigations
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Disputes
In courts and arbitration forums worldwide, we won successful resolutions of our clients’ high stakes business disputes
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Debt Finance
From the world’s largest deals to innovative middle-market transactions, we provide value-oriented and commercial debt finance solutions
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Mergers & Acquisitions
In 2020, we advised on 360 announced M&A deals worldwide with a combined value of more than US$277 billion
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Capital Markets
Our heritage, scale and comprehensive offering made us a first choice in 2020 for complex cross-border capital markets matters
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SEC Focuses on ESG and Climate Disclosure
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Leadership roles: Women in the mining industry
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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for March 2021
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Pressure mounts on EU regulator to deliver on Mandatory Human Rights, Environmental and Governance Due Diligence
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The Texas Blackout: A Regulatory Retrospective and Future Outlook
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The Growth of Dispute Boards on International Construction Projects
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Spanish Constitutional Court Limits the Scope of Review of Awards in Actions to Set Aside
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Private equity in APAC ready to rebound
After a challenging 2020, APAC private equity dealmakers are forging ahead with deals, and financing markets are well-positioned to support the revival
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US SPACs look beyond their backyard to Europe
Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms