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    London-Shanghai Stock Connect: a turning point or a bridge to nowhere?

    In this guide to China’s financial markets, you will learn: What is the London-Shanghai Stock Connect scheme? How does it work? How does China benefit? How do investors benefit? What is the impact on law firms? London-Shanghai Stock Connect: a turning point or a bridge to nowhere? (by...
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    The Lawyers' Guide to Big Tech Regulation

    Kaveesha's terrific guide to Big Tech Regulation explores: Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal Google breaching competition law Will governments tighten regulations? How will regulations impact Big Tech? The Lawyers' Guide to Big Tech Regulation (by @kaveesha)
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    Flexible working: the illusive dream

    Learn more about: What is flexible working? How has it taken over businesses? What are the benefits to employers and employees? Flexible working: the illusive dream (by @Christy)
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    India’s “DIY” approach needs fixing

    In this detailed guide to the Indian legal market, you will learn: How law firms used to operate in India The challenges of operating in India The attraction of the Indian market Why Indian authorities are restricting the legal market in India How foreign lawyers are currently operating in...
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    London: Missing out on a dockless opportunity?

    Learn more about: The rising popularity of the dockless scooter Why is London scooter-less? How London has been modernising urban mobility The role of data collection The lack of relevant regulation London: Missing out on a dockless opportunity? (by Andrew Kyprianides)
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    An investors' sin: money or drugs?

    Learn more about: Canada's legalisation of cannabis How Coca-Cola is expanding beyond the soft drinks market What is the appeal of the Cannabis market? An investors' sin: money or drugs? (by @Christy)
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    Understanding UK Ringfencing Legislation

    Learn more about: How is the UK government regulating "too-big-to-fail" banks"? What is ringfencing? Who will be affected? Is ringfencing necessary? Understanding UK Ringfencing Legislation (by Estelle Kadjo)
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    Commission: Could this be the new Dieselgate?

    Read this article to find out: Why is the European Commission investigating BMW, Daimler and the VW Group? Which EU antitrust rules did they allegedly violate? Was this really illegal? What are the consequences if this turns out to be true? Commission: Could this be the new Dieselgate? (by...
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    ‘Diversity and Inclusion’: the myths dispelled

    Read this article to learn more about: What is diversity and inclusion (D&I)? Who does it apply to? What are the structural barriers? Do D&I policies actually work? ‘Diversity and Inclusion’: the myths dispelled (by @Shynee)
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    The Lawyers' Guide to Blockchain

    Read this detailed guide to find out: What is blockchain? What are smart contracts? What are the risks of smart contract applications? What is the future of blockchain? The Lawyers' Guide to Blockchain (by @kaveesha)
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    A Truly British IPO

    Read this article to learn more about: Aston's Martin's decision to float on the London Stock Exchange Aston Martin's track record Investor concerns over Aston Martin's IPO A Truly British IPO (by @Christy)
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    NIO: Why did Tesla's Chinese competitor fail to impress NYSE?

    Read this article to learn more about: Who is Nio? Why is it Tesla's Chinese counterpart? What is the Tesla effect? What was Nio's IPO met with a lukewarm response? NIO: Why did Tesla's Chinese competitor fail to impress NYSE? (by Andrew Kyprianides)
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    The Battle for Africa Resumes and Intensifies

    Read this article to learn more about: Why are countries investing in Africa? What is the state of Chinese investment in Africa? Why does China want to invest in Africa? Why is this a serious concern for Paris and London? The Battle for Africa Resumes and Intensifies (by @Rufat)
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    The Driverless Future

    Read this article to learn more about: The competition to establish self-driving cars The response from regulators The challenge for lawyers Liability for the cause of accidents The response from the insurance industry Cybersecurity issues The Driverless Future (by @Christy)
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    How far will Iran divide the US from Europe?

    Read this article to learn about: Why did the EU allocate significant financial aid to Iran? Why did the US criticise this decision? How are American sanctions impacting businesses in the Iranian market? Why did the US withdraw from the nuclear deal with Iran? How far will Iran divide the US...
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    US-China Trade War Articles

    Check out the following articles on the US-China Trade War: Could the United States Win a Trade War Against China? (by @Rufat) Trade War: The Car Industry (by @Rufat) Why is China Devaluing its Currency (by @Rufat) The Trade War Timeline 2018 (by TCLA) Check out our outline in TCLA Premium for...
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    Case Studies, Interviews and Vacation Scheme Resources

    Read this article to access our resources, including: Vacation Scheme Work Log Law Firm Overview Plan - what makes a law firm different? Competency Interview Questions Plan Written Case Study 1 - Legal Analysis Written Case Study 2 - Mergers & Acquisitions Case Studies, Interviews and...
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    What is an IPO? What are law firms floating on the stock market?

    Read this article to learn more about: What is an IPO? Why have an IPO? What are the costs of an IPO? What are law firm IPOs? What is an IPO? What are law firms floating on the stock market?
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    Raising finance

    Read the article to learn about: Why do companies need finance? What is equity finance? What is debt finance? Loans Bonds Loans v bonds Equity v debt How do companies raise money? Note, check out our outline in TCLA Premium for an updated "Finance and the Capital Markets" guide, including...
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    The Private Equity Guide

    Read the article to learn about: What is private equity? Why invest in a private equity fund? How is a fund structured? How do PE firms identify companies? Where do PE firms get the money? How do PE firms create value? How do PE firms control a target company? How do PE firms exit their...

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