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ESG
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APAC Perspectives Series - The Amended Anti-monopoly Law of China and Its Implications
20 July 2022
China's Anti-monopoly Law has just been amended for the first time since its introduction in 2008. The amended Law emphasises the fundamental role of competition policy in China's market economy and includes substantial changes.
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European Perspectives | ESG Series | Session 7 - The EU Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Proposal: Managing Adverse Environmental Impacts
31 May 2022
In this webinar, a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers with ESG and environmental expertise from Clifford Chance's offices in Australia, Germany and the UK discussed the the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence directive.
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ESG regulation around the planet
4 May 2022
ESG now sits firmly on the Boardroom table across the globe with awareness maturity in different markets varying greatly.
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Explore the effects of legal & regulatory developments in US structured transactions
27 April 2022
Recent proposed changes to US fund regulation, regulatory activity regarding consumer credit, and the ability to use Cayman Islands SPEs for US sponsored transactions (stemming from EU law) are among the legal and regulatory changes impacting new structured finance transactions.
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360 View: Private funds secondaries market trends
13 April 2022
As capital allocations to the secondaries market increase and GPs and LPs seek more creative ways to achieve liquidity and optionality, secondaries trading has shifted from LP led sales to coordinated GP led processes.
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APAC Perspective Series - PRC data protection developments and their impact on multinational companies
30 March 2022
Our first session of the Clifford Chance APAC Perspectives Series 2022 provides our in-depth analysis of the latest major developments in PRC data regulation and how the regulatory environment is evolving.
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Dismantling the stigma of disability: Delivering equal career opportunities for all
29 March 2022
On Tuesday 29 March 2022 a pan-European panel consisting of Tiernan Brady (Global Director of Inclusion), Martin Clemm (General Counsel, Software AG), Prof. Dr. René Schmidpeter (Professor of Sustainable Management) and Sara Schermerhorn (Senior Advisor, Employment) considered how to tackle the stigma faced by people with disabilities in society and in the workplace.
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Clifford Chance APAC ESG Perspectives Series | Portfolio Acquisition and Management
25 March 2022
Over the course of this webinar series, we discuss the ways that ESG considerations may impact an Asian-based fund during its life cycle (regardless of fund strategy). We focus on the practical implications for managers at each stage and how they can prepare themselves to effectively navigate these issues.
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European Perspectives | ESG Series | Session 6 - The EU sustainable corporate due diligence proposal: What it means for business
8 March 2022
In this webinar, in cooperation with GBI, a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers will discuss the EU Sustainable Corporate Due Diligence Proposal on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 at 16:00 - 17:30 CET | 15:00 - 16:30 GMT.
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European Perspectives | ESG Series | Session 5 The Rise of ESG Litigation: Understanding the Risks
22 February 2022
In this webinar on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 at 14:00 - 15:00 CET | 13:00 - 14:00 GMT a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers with ESG and litigation expertise from Clifford Chance's offices in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK will discuss the rise of ESG litigation and help you to understand the risks.
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Champions of Change
19 January 2022
Accelerating Board Diversity: Legal, Regulatory and Strategic considerations for companies. The webinar considers the legal and strategic implications of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s (HKEX) recently published Consultation Conclusions on Review of Corporate Governance Code, which includes its first ever proposals to promote better boardroom gender diversity as part of a wider and growing global trend for companies on diversity and boardroom representation.
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Human Rights in Focus: COP26, Just Transitions and the Financial Sector
9 December 2021
Clifford Chance, the Institute for Human Rights and Business and the CDC Group hosted an event on the afternoon of Thursday 9 December 2021 to celebrate Human Rights Day and to mark the launch of our "Just Transactions" White Paper exploring the relevance and implications of the just transition for the banking sector.
Financial markets
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13th Luxembourg Annual Funds Conference
2 June 2022
We held our 13th Annual Funds Conference in Luxembourg, on Thursday 2 June 2022, from 17h CEST. The conference took place at the Philharmonie Luxembourg and also virtually.
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Clifford Chance Annual Asia Funds Conference 2021
2 December 2021
Watch Clifford Chance's Annual Asia Funds Conference - a series of insight-driven conversations closely relevant to the asset management industry where global Clifford Chance Funds & Investment Management experts and special guests discussed trends, challenges, opportunities and new perspectives to consider as the industry undergoes a period of massive transformation.
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Operational resilience – The challenges and pitfalls for banks
23 November 2021
Watch the webcast where Clifford Chance and Grant Thornton discuss the key requirements and critical success factors for a compliant operational resilience framework and answered questions from the audience about governance, metrics, and other technical issues.
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Operational resilience – the challenges and pitfalls for insurance firms
1 October 2021
There are just over 6 months to go until insurance companies need to comply with the new operational resilience requirements. Clifford Chance and Grant Thornton UK LLP are collaborating to give you access to practical business and legal expertise to help you comply with the new operational resilience requirements.
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Airline Restructuring & Insolvency: Developments & Solutions
21 April 2021
Airlines worldwide are fighting for their survival as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused an unprecedented fall in passenger demand reinforced by widespread travel bans and populations going into lockdown.
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Insights on the ISDA AGM | Webinar Series 1
11 May 2021
Our derivatives specialists participated in ISDA's annual general meeting and hosted 30 minute briefings to summarise the key themes discussed by keynote speakers, regulators and market participants in the financial markets.
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Insights on the ISDA AGM | Webinar Series 2
12 May 2021
Our derivatives specialists participated in ISDA's annual general meeting and hosted 30 minute briefings to summarise the key themes discussed by keynote speakers, regulators and market participants in the financial markets.
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Insights on the ISDA AGM | Webinar Series 3
13 May 2021
Our derivatives specialists participated in ISDA's annual general meeting and hosted 30 minute briefings to summarise the key themes discussed by keynote speakers, regulators and market participants in the financial markets.
Inclusion
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Dismantling the stigma of disability: Delivering equal career opportunities for all
29 March 2022
On Tuesday 29 March 2022 a pan-European panel consisting of Tiernan Brady (Global Director of Inclusion), Martin Clemm (General Counsel, Software AG), Prof. Dr. René Schmidpeter (Professor of Sustainable Management) and Sara Schermerhorn (Senior Advisor, Employment) considered how to tackle the stigma faced by people with disabilities in society and in the workplace.
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Women in Business: Women in Leadership - Breaking the bias for next generation women leaders
22 March 2022
To mark International Women's Day, we are proud to have hosted "Women in Leadership", the second webinar of our "Women in Business" series on March 22, 2022.
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Champions of Change
19 January 2022
Accelerating Board Diversity: Legal, Regulatory and Strategic considerations for companies. The webinar considers the legal and strategic implications of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited’s (HKEX) recently published Consultation Conclusions on Review of Corporate Governance Code, which includes its first ever proposals to promote better boardroom gender diversity as part of a wider and growing global trend for companies on diversity and boardroom representation.
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Clifford Chance Armed Forces Network – Reflections on Afghanistan
6 December 2021
Clifford Chance's Armed Forces Network hosted a virtual panel discussion on Monday 6 December, with a group of Clifford Chance lawyers from around the world, all of whom are veterans of the war in Afghanistan.
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Clifford Chance Enable: Dismantling stigma and delivering equal career opportunities for all
23 November 2021
The Clifford Chance Enable network gathered together on 23 November to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The panel discussed how we can tackle the stigma faced by people with disabilities in society and in workplaces and what firms and business leaders should do as they strive to deliver an equality of opportunity and an equality of experience for all our colleagues.
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The role of women in managing climate change
21 October 2021
The Energy & Climate Change Institute, Queen Mary, University of London and Clifford Chance are delighted to host the Annual Lecture on Climate Change, discussing key themes and developments shaping the area, with a special focus on the role of women as instigators of change, and the disproportionate impact of climate change on women.
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Pride Art Live
9 June 2021
We came together to explore the concept of 'change' with New York-based photographer Lolita Beckwith, London curator Michael Petry and Melbourne artist Jimmy Twin as they reflected on what change means to them in the context of their works. Artist Tamara-Jade Kaz illustrated the panellists discussion Live.
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A call to Action for Racial Equality; One Year On
26 May 2021
A year on from our call to action for racial equality, we look at the work taking place around the organisation to further race equality, supporting our Black members of staff and educating those who are wanting to become better allies.
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The cases that #ChoosetoChallenge
16 March 2021
The law is not a neutral observer in the campaign for gender equality. It can and should be an engine of change driving that equality forward. At Clifford Chance we believe that we can only realise these goals and values if we use our skills to campaign for them, champion and defend them. Across our firm people are doing just that to defend the equal rights of women and challenge injustice.
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LGBT+ Pro Bono work panel discussion
22 June 2020
As part of our #VirtualPride celebrations at Clifford Chance, we hosted an LGBT Pro bono work panel discussion with the Human Rights Campaign. This looked at how and why Clifford Chance support pro bono projects from around the world, why this matters for everyone and what other firms can do to make the change they want to see in the world.
Tech
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European Perspectives | Tech Series | Session 4 - Digital Services Act: New rules for digital intermediaries
12 July 2022
In this webinar a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers discussed the Digital Services Act.
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Clifford Chance International Festival of Fintech 2022
17 May 2022
We are delighted to bring you three days of insightful fintech webinars featuring expert panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders and rising stars, each focused on the fast-changing world of financial technology and tackling related legal and regulatory issues.
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European Perspectives | Tech Series | Session 3 - Digital Markets Act: Welcome to a New Era for Tech Regulation
10 May 2022
In this webinar a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers discussed the Digital Markets Act.
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What is the Metaverse? Will it change the world, and why should I care?
26 April 2022
As investment floods into the Metaverse – a collection of immersive, integrated, virtual worlds where users can live, work and play – our panel of experts explored the practical applications of the Metaverse and the legal issues that will arise as it grows. With questions of data security, privacy, IP, antitrust, diversity and ethics already emerging as key issues for the future of the Metaverse, Megan Gordon, Brian Harley and Angelina Gomez analysed whether real-world problems will take on new dimensions in the virtual realm.
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The Digital Securities Ecosystem
8 December 2021
In this webinar panellists from Clifford Chance, Ava Labs and Securrency looked at the ecosystem supporting digital assets including the issuance process, settlement and custody and discussed the realistic evolution of this space, the opportunities and challenges for tokenisation and native securities.
Other webinars on demand
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European Perspectives | Tax Series | Session 2 - The new drivers for investment structuring: planning ahead for the EU Shell Directive
12 May 2022
In this webinar a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers discussed the EU Shell Directive.
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European Perspectives | Foreign Direct Investment: Considerations for Japanese companies investing in Europe
24 February 2022
In this webinar, a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers with FDI and M&A expertise from Clifford Chance's offices in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK discussed Foreign Direct Investment considerations for Japanese Companies Investing in Europe.
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Cannabis – A Global New High
8 December 2021
This webinar series gives attendees an overview of current and upcoming trends for commercial cannabis and cannabis-based products in key global markets, including Africa, Europe and the UK, the United States, and Canada.
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European Perspectives | Foreign Direct Investment: Considerations for Chinese companies investing in Europe
28 October 2021
In this webinar, a multi-jurisdictional panel of speakers shared an overview of the importance of FDI and its interplay with other regulatory review procedures. We then discussed the EU framework for screening of foreign takeovers and investments, before hearing from panel members from France, Germany, Italy and Spain on specific FDI considerations relating to their respective jurisdictions.
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Latest trends and issues in economic sanctions & trade controls in the post-Trump and post-Brexit era
26 February 2021
Chaired by David DiBari, our panel of leading sanctions and trade controls lawyers, consisting of George Kleinfeld, Renée Latour, Michael Lyons, Lei Shi and Gerson Raiser, discussed the latest trends in US/EU/UK/China policy on economic sanctions and trade controls.
