A&O Shearman global insights

Jan 30 2025 25 ep. 22 mins 6
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Global restructuring outlook – episode #5. How three big deals and a new bankruptcy law have transformed the UAE restructuring market

Jan 30 2025 12 mins  
The restructuring landscape in the UAE underwent a significant transformation in 2024 following the implementation of three large-scale restructurings and the introduction of a new bankruptcy code. So what does this mean for the future? Partners Adam Banks and Adam Fadian in Dubai explain. If you found this episode interesting, you might like to explore the rest of our global res

Global restructuring outlook – episode #4: What effect the struggles facing China’s real estate sector could have on the Chinese and Hong Kong economies

Jan 30 2025 11 mins  
The restructuring landscape in Greater China is heavily influenced by the real estate industry, with government policy, market conditions, and financial pressures leading to significant restructuring activities designed to deleverage the balance sheets of some of the sector’s biggest players. In the third episode of our Global restructuring outlook podcast series, Viola Jing, a p

Global restructuring outlook – episode #3: The growing influence of private credit funds on restructuring situations – and what the future holds

Jan 30 2025 16 mins  
The increasing presence of credit funds and other private capital investors in restructuring processes is changing the dynamics of deals. Here we explore the impact of credit funds around the world. If you found this episode interesting, you might like to explore the rest of our global restructuring series: Global restructuring outlook – episode #1: What the U.S. Supreme Cour

Global restructuring outlook – episode #2: How new laws, litigation, and cutting-edge transactions are redefining the European restructuring landscape

Jan 30 2025 31 mins  
Restructuring laws across EU member states continue to evolve following the implementation of the EU Preventive Restructuring Directive. At the same time, European restructuring processes are becoming more contentious. In the second episode of our Global restructuring outlook podcast series, our team summarize recent key developments If you found this episode interesting, you mig

Global restructuring outlook – episode #1: What the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Purdue Pharma case means for future Chapter 11 proceedings

Jan 30 2025 13 mins  
The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in ‘Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.’ outlawed non-consensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 bankruptcies. In the first episode in our Global restructuring outlook podcast series, Luckey McDowell, our U.S. head of restructuring, and Fred Sosnick, co-head of our global restructuring team, explain the impact of the decision. If you found

Voices for Change ft. Jodi Norman, from foster care and shifts at McDonald’s, to leading partner and lawyer - Video

Jan 20 2025 22 mins  
Growing up in the U.K. foster care system and working night shifts at McDonald’s had a huge impact on Jodi Norman and her journey to become a lawyer and partner. In the latest episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s global DE&I ambassador, sits down with Jodi, META DE&I partner and regional head of financial regulatory, filmed in our Abu Dhabi

Voices for Change ft. Jodi Norman, from foster care and shifts at McDonald’s, to leading partner and lawyer - Audio

Jan 20 2025 22 mins  
Growing up in the U.K. foster care system and working night shifts at McDonald’s had a huge impact on Jodi Norman and her journey to become a lawyer and partner. In the latest episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s global DE&I ambassador, sits down with Jodi, META DE&I partner and regional head of financial regulatory, filmed in our Abu Dhabi

Reflections on key outcomes of COP29

Jan 17 2025 52 mins  
The UN Climate Change Conference Baku (COP29) ended on Sunday, November 24, 2024. We convened a panel of specialists from our Brussels, London, New York and Paris offices to provide a rundown of notable outcomes from COP29. Our panelists shared their reflections through the lens of specialist legal advisors spanning multiple practice areas, including environment and climate, carbon

Voices for Change with SoundCloud’s General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer Antonious Porch (s2, ep 4) - Audio

Dec 17 2024 30 mins  
In episode 4, Justin is joined by General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at SoundCloud, Antonious Porch. Antonious shares his story growing up in Chicago and the influence of radio and community in his early years, the importance of company culture through to his take on building inclusive strategies alongside c-suite. Tag and share your thoughts with us on social media. If

Voices for Change with SoundCloud’s General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer Antonious Porch (s2, ep 4) - Video

Dec 17 2024 30 mins  
In episode 4, Justin is joined by General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at SoundCloud, Antonious Porch. Antonious shares his story growing up in Chicago and the influence of radio and community in his early years, the importance of company culture through to his take on building inclusive strategies alongside c-suite. Tag and share your thoughts with us on social media. If