Chambers Newsletter | November Updates
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This month's Chambers Newsletter covers the latest Global Practice Guides, articles, podcasts and videos from State of the Market and Expert Focus, as well as all our upcoming events.
This month, we are also excited to launch the Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market, an essential resource in the form of a legal podcast series for those seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal market.
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Chambers Global Practice Guides, Chambers State of the Market and Chambers Expert Focus
Our Global Practice Guides are yearly online guides which include articles written by legal experts around the world in many areas of business law. The articles in our guides are in-depth commentaries from the best in their field, and because they come from lawyers in every continent, they allow the reader to compare the legislation and procedures described in these articles across different jurisdictions.??
Chambers Expert Focus provides multimedia content (articles, videos and podcasts) featuring legal professionals offering fresh and concise insight into international legal practices.
Trending in Global Practice Guides
Gaming Law 2024
Published 26 November 2024
“2024 has witnessed significant regulatory change for a number of key jurisdictions, and there are still more changes that lie ahead.”
There have been pivotal changes in Brazil; the metamorphosis of online gambling continues at a pace; key areas of regulation and enforcement diversify and throw up challenges; and M&A activity continues to react to an ever-evolving gambling industry.
What’s new in Global Practice Guides
ESG 2024
Published 12 November 2024
“[…] the ESG landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The year 2024 stands out as a pivotal period, marked by significant regulatory developments and shifting priorities across the globe.”
Is 2024 the year of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? What impact does this have beyond the EU? Delve into these questions and the impact of recent climate litigation cases that look to further reshape the ESG space.
Equity Finance 2024
Published 22 October 2024
“In today’s interconnected global economy, equity finance plays a crucial role in business growth, technological innovation and market expansion.”
Why choose equity finance? What sets it apart from other finance options? Discover more about the dynamics of the global equity finance landscape as investor preferences and market nuances shape an ever-shifting environment.
Editor’s Choice – recommended by our editors
Psychedelic Medicine 2024 – Brazil TD
Published 21 November 2024
“Psychedelics – once dismissed and stigmatised – are undergoing a renaissance within the field of psychiatric treatment.”
How have cultural heritage, biodiversity, and medical advancements shaped the regulation of psychedelics in Brazil?
Coming Soon
How has the foreign investment landscape altered in the last 12 months, and what can we expect going forward?
The latest on the continuing evolution of the mining industry.
?A new title for 2025, delving into the key principles of defamation law and the strategies employed to preserve reputations in balance with freedom of expression, opinion and public interest.
Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market
With our Chambers Global Practice Guides Contributing Editors, we share detailed insights into the key trends and developments shaping the legal market.
State of the Market provides legal professionals and business leaders with a thorough understanding of the legal landscape and its future trajectory.
This month, we are delighted to share podcasts covering the dynamic world of Tech M&A with George Casey of 年利达 . We review the market in early 2024 and the deals across the USA and Europe.
We are also excited to share a unique discussion on International Arbitration with renowned arbitration expert Gary Born from WilmerHale . Together, we investigate the role of Saudi Arabia as an emerging arbitration hub and look into the impact of arbitration on ESG disputes.
Listen to the State of the Legal Market: Tech M&A podcast here
Listen to the State of the Legal Market: International Arbitration podcast here
What’s new in Expert Focus
Adjusting and Litigating Weather-Related Catastrophe Claims
Exploring the legal landscape of catastrophe claims following serious weather events and how this affects litigators.
Mexico’s Judiciary Overhaul: A Threat to Independence Under the Guise of Reform
Examining the recent judiciary overhaul in Mexico, arguing that while it is framed as a reform to increase accountability, it fundamentally threatens judicial independence by introducing popular elections for judges and imposing controls that could subject the judiciary to political influence and diminish its role as a check on executive power.
Chambers Expert Focus Podcast
Listen to our informative Chambers Expert Focus podcasts, which include legal experts sharing their knowledge and analysing key themes and market trends.
Chambers Events
Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
Thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors who helped make this year's #ChambersUKBarAwards one to remember. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosted the ceremony, and it was a fantastic celebration of the work of sets and individuals from the past 12 months.
You can learn more about this year’s winners here.
Photos of the night can be found here.
Chambers Latin America Awards 2024
On Friday, 22 November, we hosted the annual #ChambersLatinAmericaAwards at The Ritz Carlton in Miami. It was a fantastic celebration of the work of regional #lawyers and law firms over the past 12 months.
You can learn more about the winners here.
?Thank you to our sponsors: DLA Piper , Columbia Law School , Consortium Legal
Chambers Africa Awards 2024
The shortlist is now available for the upcoming virtual #ChambersAfricaAwards ceremony.
Join us on Thursday, 27th of February, to find out who this year's winners are. Take a look at this year’s shortlist here.
Register your free place here.
Chambers Saudi Arabia Forum 2025
Our inaugural Chambers Saudi Arabia Forum 2025 will gather General Counsels, law firms, government representatives and industry experts to discuss Saudi Arabia’s evolving legal landscape and what it means to their businesses.
Join us on Tuesday, 21st of January, at the Hilton Riyadh Hotels & Residence and secure your complimentary place below today.
Learn more and register here.
Chambers' upcoming submission deadlines
Visit our Research Schedule page for more information
In December, Chambers France and Chambers Germany will announce the full submission deadlines for the 2026 guides.
Visit Chambers France for more information.
Visit Chambers Germany to learn more.