This edition looks at the rising number of de-SPACed companies seeking Chapter 11 protection, the growth of a market designed to assume legacy liabilities, an effort to establish government-friendly case law in antitrust enforcement, and other important trends and developments.

Transitioning CEOs, whether voluntary or not, is a complex process that often takes longer than expected. Boards need to plan for contract negotiations and legal disclosures, map out internal and external communications strategies, and consider the impact on other executives. Here are some tips on avoiding common mistakes.

In our latest installment of “The Standard Formula” podcast, partner Rob Chaplin and associate Ilianna Kotini discuss the proposals made in the Bermuda Monetary Authority's latest consultation paper, which are focused on the BMA’s plan to enhance the regulatory and supervisory regime for commercial insurers and insurance groups.

Response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been swift and coordinated. The U.S., U.K. and EU, among other allied nations, have imposed a series of sanctions and export controls on key elements of the Russian economy.