Financier Worldwide Magazine

The Spotlight section of Financier Worldwide’s August 2024 issue explores AI diligence and representations in M&A, common M&A #disputes, #ESG diligence for private equity funds, why #greenwashing is a huge risk, legal issues around advanced semiconductors, quantum computing and #AI, chemical use bans under the US Toxic Substances Control Act, the changing landscape for #fraud, how AI impacts forensic accounting, the new German #Arbitration Institute supplementary rules, and FemTech unicorns. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e6iz6cFd #forensicaccounting #mergersandacquisitions #corporatedisputes #sanctions

Understanding what a party values the most – be it in terms of speed, confidentiality, venue or enforceability – helps inform the design of dispute resolution strategies. Read what Sharmistha Chakrabarti at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates has to say about recent developments in our “INDEPTH FEATURE: Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024” report: https://lnkd.in/g-aCvSdC #litigation #ADR #disputeresolution

When parties prioritise retaining the right to extensive review and appeal of decisions, litigation may be favoured over arbitration, where the scope for appeal is typically limited. Read what Ricardo A. Ostrower and Martín Vainstein at Marval O'Farrell, Mairal have to say about recent developments in our “INDEPTH FEATURE: Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024” report: https://lnkd.in/g-aCvSdC #litigation #ADR #disputeresolution

Insurers will continue to develop new products to address new risks as well as old risks, and join with other insurers to offer higher policy limits on continually growing deal size. Read what Marc Sherman at Alvarez & Marsal has to say on managing transactional risk in our August 2024 issue roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eAmJGf9p #TRANSACTIONALRISK

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If arbitration is chosen, parties should clearly outline whether the arbitration is to be administered by an arbitral institution, the number of arbitrators to be appointed and the governing procedural rules. Read what Swee Siang Boey and Suchitra K. at Premier Law LLC have to say about recent developments in our “INDEPTH FEATURE: Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024” report: https://lnkd.in/g-aCvSdC #litigation #arbitration #disputeresolution #ADR

Technology will play a large part in the evolution of transactional risk insurance in terms of screening due diligence and facilitating process-heavy tasks. This is true for brokers, underwriters and advisers alike. Read what Mike Sherry at DUAL North America, Inc. has to say on managing transactional risk in our August 2024 issue roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eAmJGf9p #transactionalrisk

The Act aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services, by removing barriers created by divergent rules in member states, with the ultimate aim of creating an inclusive society and facilitating independent living for people with disabilities. Financier Worldwide’s August 2024 issue explores accessibility under the European Accessibility Act: https://lnkd.in/eChRTCnq 

Despite challenges faced as a result of Russian aggression, Ukraine has made significant progress in developing an electronic court and promoting international arbitration. Read what Iryna Kobets and Olga Kostyshyna at LCF Law Group have to say about recent developments in our “INDEPTH FEATURE: Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024” report: https://lnkd.in/g-aCvSdC #Litigation #ADR #Disputeresolution

Acquirers should carefully plan out their diligence to address key deal risks, which will serve them in both negotiating with the seller and obtaining the most protective and cost-effective transactional policy. Read what Andrea Dee Lawrence at Euclid Transactional has to say on managing transactional risk in our August 2024 issue roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eAmJGf9p #transactionalrisk