Publications - Gibson Dunn

Publications

Our lawyers provide sophisticated analysis, practical guidance and thought leadership on a wide range of topics. We encourage our readers to review this collection of client alerts, articles and white papers and benefit from the authors’ exceptional experience, market knowledge, practiced judgment and singular insights.

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Webcast: The Role of ESG in U.S. Capital Markets

The role of ESG in capital markets transactions has evolved significantly over the last five years. Please join us for a discussion of related topics and questions provided by the audience.

Webcasts | December 7, 2023

Global Legal Insights – Bribery & Corruption 2024

Washington, D.C. partner Michael Diamant and associate Melissa Farrar are the authors of the expert analysis chapter “FCPA Liability: Avoiding the Third-Party Pitfall” in the latest edition of Global Legal Insights’ Bribery & Corruption 2024.

Client Alert | December 7, 2023

Hong Kong’s SFC Consults on Market Sounding Guidelines

On October 11, 2023, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission published a consultation paper on the proposed guidelines for market soundings. The Proposed Guidelines are noteworthy since it sets out for the first time the specific regulatory requirements and the SFC’s regulatory expectations in respect of market soundings in Hong Kong. 

Client Alert | December 6, 2023

Webcast: M&A Insights – How to Use CVRs to Bridge Valuation Gaps, DOJ Self-Disclosure Guidelines for M&A, and Shareholder Activism Update

Join us for a 30-minute briefing covering several M&A practice topics. The program is the fourth in a series of quarterly webcasts designed to provide quick insights into emerging issues and practical advice on how to manage common M&A problems.

Webcasts | December 6, 2023

The Founders’ Broad Views of Press Freedom in Online-Speech Cases Should Be Upheld

San Francisco partner Kristin Linsley and New York associate Lee Crain are the authors of "The Founders' Broad Views of Press Freedom in Online-Speech Cases Should Be Upheld" published by the Daily Journal on December 6, 2023. 

Article | December 6, 2023

UK to Update Arbitration Act and Join Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

The U.K. will update its Arbitration Act and join the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters, two steps that will further strengthen its position as a leading center for the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes.

Client Alert | December 5, 2023

EPA Issues Methane Rule for Oil and Gas Sector: Practical Takeaways for Industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final methane rule for the oil and gas sector. Our lawyers provide an overview of the rule’s key technical provisions and their practical takeaways for the industry.

Client Alert | December 5, 2023

Considerations for Preparing Your 2023 Form 10-K

For the benefit of calendar-year filers preparing their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our lawyers offer their observations on new developments and highlight select considerations, including recent rulemaking from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comment letters issued by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, and trends among reporting companies that have emerged in the past year.

Client Alert | December 1, 2023

IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Investment Tax Credit Regulations for Energy Property

Our lawyers provide background on the investment tax credit for energy property, summarize the proposed regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury, and share key implications for taxpayers.

Client Alert | December 1, 2023

Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of Appeal Deepens ADGM’s Wholesale Adoption of English Law

A decision by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court of Appeal has deepened the ADGM’s wholesale adoption of English law, and has also distinguished the approaches of the ADGM and the Dubai International Financial Center to English law.

Client Alert | November 29, 2023

New York State Amends Requirements for Non-Disclosure Provisions in Settlement Agreements and Expands Statute of Limitations for NYSHRL Claims

New York State has amended its requirements for non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements and expanded its statute of limitations for New York State Human Rights Law claims.

Client Alert | November 29, 2023

DEI Task Force Update (November 29, 2023)

Our DEI Task Force provides an update on key developments, media coverage and commentary, and current litigation.

Client Alert | November 29, 2023

Webcast: Considerations for Preparing Your 2023 Form 10-K

This panel covers key developments to be aware of headed into the 2023 Form 10-K reporting season, including recent SEC rulemaking and comment letters, disclosure trends and other developments.

Webcasts | November 29, 2023

London verschärft das Unternehmensstrafrecht

Munich partner Katharina Humphrey, London associate Amy Cooke and Munich associate Andreas Dürr are the authors of “London verschärft das Unternehmensstrafrecht” (London Tightens Corporate Criminal Law) published in issue No. 228 from November 25, 2023, of the German newspaper Boersen-Zeitung.

Article | November 27, 2023

Tax Court Holds That Non-U.S. Fund Is Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business

The Court’s decision raises important considerations for asset managers, non-U.S. funds, and other non-U.S. persons that invest in the United States.

Client Alert | November 22, 2023

Form 10-K Human Capital Disclosures Continue to Evolve

A survey of disclosures from the S&P 100 during the three years following adoption of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule.

Client Alert | November 21, 2023

International Comparative Legal Guide – Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2024

The International Comparative Legal Guide – Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2024 comprises 30 jurisdictions and covers issues such as foreign investment policy, law and scope of application, jurisdiction and procedure, and substantive assessment.

Client Alert | November 20, 2023

Second Circuit Limits SEC Disgorgement – Decision Puts Remedy in Question in Wide Range of Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has held that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not entitled to disgorgement unless it can show that the allegedly defrauded investors suffered financial harm.

Client Alert | November 16, 2023

DEI Task Force Update (November 15, 2023)

An update from Gibson Dunn's DEI Task Force.

Client Alert | November 15, 2023

Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Confirms That No Leave Is Required for Securities and Futures Commission to Serve a Writ Out of Jurisdiction

On 30 October 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal handed down its reasons for dismissing the appeal in Securities and Futures Commission v Isidor Subotic and Others [2023] HKCFA 32.

Client Alert | November 14, 2023