Banking and Finance Client Strategies in the EU: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Global Market Instability, Adapting to New Legislation, and Developing Strategic Client Solutions (Inside the Minds)

Banking and Finance Client Strategies in the EU is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing banking and finance clients in the European Union. Featuring partners from law firms across the region, including top attorneys from Portugal, Austria, Ireland, and Sweden, these experts guide the reader through the history and development of banking and finance laws in these countries and discuss recent trends, pending changes, and noteworthy cases that local and international attorneys should be aware of. The authors discuss the effects of the global financial crisis on EU financial markets and offer valuable strategies for assisting clients in conforming to new regulatory requirements. From understanding the harmonization of EU member states rules to staying on top of local legislation, these leaders provide tips on evaluating a client's compliance with current regulations and preparing them for potential future changes. Additionally, these leaders discuss the political and legal aspects that are unique to the EU and the impact they have on cross-border business transactions. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating banking and finance laws in the EU today.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters Include:

1. Jorge Santiago Neves, Partner, Barrocas Samento Neves Portuguese Banking Considerations in Light of Global Economic Turmoil
2. Peter Sarkia, Partner, Setterwalls Advokatbyrå Developing Strategic Advice Amid Financial Instability and the Risks of Insolvency
3. Marcus Benes, Partner, Wolf Theiss Attorneys at Law Operating under Changing Financial Conditions in Austria
4. Karen Jennings, Partner, Dillon Eustace Solicitors The EU Securities Disclosure Rules and the Implications of the Global Financial Crisis

Appendix Includes:

Annex l to the Second Consolidated Banking Directive (2006/48/EC)