Crown jewels: navigating IP in M&A
June 2025 | COVER STORY
In an M&A context, IP assets represent an increasingly critical component of a target company’s value, typically transferring to the acquiring company as part of the agreement.
Examining restrictive covenants in M&A
June 2025 | FEATURE
Restrictive covenants are undeniably crucial in any M&A transaction, serving as formal agreements essential for preserving the value of a target company after the deal closes.
Risk mitigation amid shifting DEI priorities
June 2025 | FEATURE
In light of recent events, companies have already started reassessing the legality of their DEI programmes and hedging against potential lawsuits for so-called ‘reverse discrimination’.
Identifying the fake: banks prepare for emerging fraud risks
June 2025 | FEATURE
Malicious actors are employing various evolving tactics, particularly by exploiting gaps in traditional payment methods such as credit cards and cheques, as well as in emerging payment technologies and financial services, including open banking.
Foreign investment and national security
June 2025 | WORLDWATCH
The foreign direct investment landscape has been notably active in recent months, influenced by the unpredictable nature of geopolitics. More countries are scrutinising the extent of inward foreign investment and considering the necessity of imposing constraints on national security grounds. FW moderates a discussion between Veronica Roberts at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Christoph Barth at Linklaters LLP, Michael Caldecott at McCarthy Tetrault, Wesley Lainé at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, and Gregory R. Gonzalez at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP.
Q&A: Technology disputes
June 2025 | SPECIAL REPORT
We are witnessing a rise in regulatory-driven conflicts, especially following investigations by regulators into the practices of tech companies. Additionally, there is more and more litigation between tech companies themselves based on competition law rules. FW discusses technology disputes with Rachel Glass, Jeremy Sharman, Matthew Pack and Anne-Sophie Lampe at Bird & Bird LLP.
Q&A: PFAS and microplastics litigation in Europe
June 2025 | SPECIAL REPORT
Companies should develop PFAS and microplastics management plans, monitor the situation and update these plans. FW discusses PFAS and microplastics litigation in Europe with Sylvie Gallage-Alwis at Signature Litigation, Philipp Behrendt at Taylor Wessing, Michaela Herron at Mason Hayes & Curran and Michela Turra at Gianni & Origoni.
Navigating M&A shareholder votes - essential tips for executives
June 2025 | SPOTLIGHT
Apart from grasping the broad M&A landscape, deals can only succeed if companies develop a detailed picture of their shareholders. The specifics here will necessarily change after a deal is announced.
Buying and selling ESOP corporations
June 2025 | TALKINGPOINT
With the right planning, ESOPs remain a compelling alternative to private equity or strategic sales, offering resilience in uncertain times. FW discusses buying and selling ESOP corporations with Phillip Chou at Ambrose Advisors.
Third party risk management
June 2025 | TALKINGPOINT
Real-time monitoring and predictive modelling will become necessary as regulatory landscapes evolve. FW discusses third party risk management with Dan Click, Diana Keele and Joey Gyengo at KPMG LLP (US).
Navigating export control: strategies for futureproofing global trade
June 2025 | TALKINGPOINT
Cost efficiency is giving way to control and security, and global logistics are becoming increasingly complex and constrained. FW discusses export control and global trade with Jan Timmermann, Nigel Pekenc and Ramandeep Babrah at Kearney.
Infrastructure M&A
May 2025 | TALKINGPOINT
Transactions in the infrastructure sector typically involve increased interactions with regulators and require a deep understanding of the regulatory regime and associated risk. FW discusses infrastructure M&A with Elena Rubinov, Vinita Sithapathy, Michael Rodgers, David Martin and Michael Honan at Linklaters LLP.
Foreign business in Russia: legal insights for those staying or planning a return
March 2025 | RISK MANAGEMENT
We are entering a new historical era, one that is markedly different from the past five decades. The age of globalisation – both in everyday practice and in law – is giving way to fragmentation. This shift is reflected in events such as Brexit and the abolition of the ‘non-dom’ regime in the UK, the…
Prospects for asset recovery and confiscation in the EU
March 2025 | FRAUD & CORRUPTION
European asset recovery provisions are part of the common European strategy against organised crime, corruption and money laundering, falling within the international parameters of the United Nations Convention against Organised Crime, the United Nations Convention against Corruption…
Brazil’s new insurance risk ‘note’: contribution to insurance and reinsurance
February 2025 | FINANCE & INVESTMENT
Inspired by insurance-linked securities (ILS), Brazilian Law No. 14,430 of 3 August 2022 introduced the legal framework for accepting insurance, supplementary pension and health, reinsurance or retrocession risks from one or more counterparties and financing them through the issuance…
Impact of recent legislative developments on employment and human resources
February 2025 | LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
On 8 July 2024, the ‘Law of Foundations and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentinians’ No. 27,742 was published in the Official Gazette and came into effect on 9 July 2024. Likewise, on 26 September 2024, regulatory decree No. 847/2024 on the regulation of sections 82 to 98 of Title V…