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Navigating Washington: A global perspective

Adapting to the Trump administration in the US and across the world.

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ESG trends to watch in 2026

Our two-part podcast series explores the ESG trends we expect will shape the global regulatory, litigation and corporate strategy landscape in 2026.    

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Mar 25 2026

London M&A Forum: The new discipline of dealmaking

At a time of ongoing uncertainty, the global M&A landscape is evolving. External scrutiny is intensifying, and dealmaking is not reverting to familiar playbooks. The new discipline of dealmaking explores what that means across the full lifecycle of a transaction.

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Feb 10 2026

International arbitration in 2026

Big Picture thinking: Insights into the key trends shaping arbitration

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Jan 13 2026

Clarity in antitrust

Policy-driven enforcement is redefining global antitrust - your guide to understanding and managing this dynamic environment in 2026.  

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Nov 20 2025

Foreign Investment Monitor - November 2025 | Issue 11

Governments are recasting FDI through a security lens – tightening screening, reviving golden shares and testing new tools. Explore what that means for deals around the world.

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Oct 22 2025

2026 Data law trends

The 2026 Data Law Trends report reveals a world in which businesses confront an increasingly complex, multi-polar regulatory environment.

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Jun 5 2025

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Our market-leading financial services practice provides integrated advice to leading financial institutions in the world’s major business and financial hubs.

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Exploring how sustainable practices drive business transformation and positive change.

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Technology Quotient

Exploring the intersection of law and technology through insights that empower businesses to navigate digital transformation, data regulation and emerging tech.

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ESG trends to watch in 2026

Our two-part podcast series explores the ESG trends we expect will shape the global regulatory, litigation and corporate strategy landscape in 2026.    

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Essential Antitrust

Stay on top of the latest developments in antitrust with expert insights from around the globe. 

Essential Antitrust

No Worse Off

Restructuring can be complex – but it doesn’t have to be confusing.  

No Worse Off

Reward(ing) Half Hour

Executive reward is more than just compensation – it’s strategy, governance, and regulation in action.  

Reward(ing) Half Hour

EUnpacked

Brussels is at the heart of Europe’s legal and regulatory developments. EUnpacked dives into the hot topics shaping the EU agenda, offering expert analysis on the policies and decisions that matter to your business.  

EUnpacked

Managing Risk in Asia

Geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and disputes are redefining the risk landscape across APAC. Managing Risk in Asia examines how these forces impact businesses, offering sharp analysis to help you anticipate challenges and seize opportunities in the region. 

Managing Risk in Asia

Securing the Digital Future

We delve into the Online Safety Act – its origins, ongoing evolution, and the wide-ranging impact it has on organisations and industries around the world.

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Asia Essential Antitrust

Essential Antitrust Asia is a podcast series with our StrongerTogether partner firms in the region.

Asia Essential Antitrust

MedTech Podcasts

The medtech and life sciences sectors are evolving at pace. MedTech explores the legal, regulatory, and commercial dynamics shaping this multifaceted industry – offering fresh perspectives on innovation, compliance, and growth.  

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Apr 2 2026

Recent DOL Rule Proposal Could Expand Retirement Account Access to Alternative Investments

The US Department of Labor proposes expanding 401(k) access to alternative investments with new safe harbor. The private capital team analyze implications for ERISA fiduciaries and asset managers.

Apr 2 2026

New outbound investment legislation and FAQs: Good for financial services providers; largely status quo for investors

There have been two significant developments in US outbound investment policy in recent weeks: (1) The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 (“the COINS Act”) became law and (2) The Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) issued new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...

Apr 1 2026

Wirecard Insolvency: German Federal Court of Justice Confirms Subordination of Shareholder Damages Claims to All Creditor Claims in Landmark Insolvency Ruling

Mar 25 2026

London M&A Forum: The new discipline of dealmaking

At a time of ongoing uncertainty, the global M&A landscape is evolving. External scrutiny is intensifying, and dealmaking is not reverting to familiar playbooks. The new discipline of dealmaking explores what that means across the full lifecycle of a transaction.

Mar 16 2026

Private capital courts mom and pop: Managing the risks of retailization in private capital

Retailization is reshaping asset management. We break down interval funds, tender offer funds and BDCs—who they suit, SEC and board requirements, valuation and liquidity, co‑investment relief, and practical steps to mitigate regulatory and litigation risk.

Mar 16 2026

EU Insolvency Law: Harmonisation approaches the finish line

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