Publications

Our publications are coordinated via our various practice group steering committees. They each provide multi-jurisdictional perspective and thought leadership on the key issues affecting businesses today.

  • Navigating the dynamic global business environment through the lens of professional services 

    The Visionaries is a brand-new publication showcasing the valuable expertise and insights of IR Global members, offering thought leadership on current and important topics. Dive into four insightful chapters addressing global business challenges to help you stay ahead of the curve, with the first edition covering Global Mobility, The State of AI, ESG, Wealth Preservation,… Read more

  • All Change – A shifting geopolitical & economic climate

    We are living in an age of extreme transformation. As new technologies like generative AI accelerate business and cultural change even further, corporations and individuals must adapt to cope with this ever-evolving climate.  Do we change with the times, exploring new opportunities and chances to evolve? Or do we try to resist – or worse,… Read more

  • IR Global – Meet the Members

    APAC has recently been described by the IMF as a “bright spot in a slowing global economy”. It is forecast to be the fastest-growing region in the world economy in 2023, with the IMF estimating that it will contribute 70% of global growth throughout the course of the year. China and India alone are set… Read more

  • IR Global – Meet the Members

    Europe features some of the largest economies in the world, with the likes of Germany, the UK, France and Italy sitting comfortably in the top ten highest-grossing countries worldwide. Yet the overall economic picture of the continent is complex, with geopolitical events in recent years having a significant impact on the region, its financial health,… Read more

  • A Global Guide for In-House Counsel

    The world is changing fast. From the emergence of new digital technologies creating commercial opportunities, to fast-changing macroeconomic issues like the climate crisis, political unrest and economic volatility generating cause for concern, it is a rapidly changing world indeed – and for global in-house counsel, it’s a challenging landscape to navigate. In the following pages,… Read more

  • IR Global Meet the Members – US – Mexico – Canada

    North America: compelling but complex. North America may be one of the most attractive regions in the world to do business, but it’s not without complications for those who live, work and establish commercial ventures there. Comprising the U.S, Canada and Mexico – the first, ninth and fifteenth largest economies in the world – North… Read more

  • Attracting Investor Interest: Will the cannabis industry be allowed to blossom?

    In a sign that the cannabis industry is attracting investor interest far beyond just alternative lifestyle, health and wellness entrepreneurs, even the UK’s Channel 4 broadcasting company has got in on the investment act – or rather its venture capital arm has. Recently, C4 Ventures invested in cannabis company Cannaray, eyeing the wider European market… Read more

  • Distressed Companies: How to help financially distressed businesses

    If the UK is any indication of how distressed businesses will cope with the post-pandemic world, then companies across the globe could be in for a rough ride in the next few years. In the first quarter of 2022, the UK recorded its highest insolvency levels for more than 60 years. The surge in business… Read more

  • Exploring a Hybrid Future: Adapting business models to succeed in the new normal

    IR Global members offer jurisdiction-specific advice on how you can adapt to succeed in the hybrid working environment. In the following pages you will hear from 45+ IR members who share their insight and advice on hybrid working, bringing a unique vantage point from jurisdictions around the world. We believe that, to make hybrid successful,… Read more

  • Exposing the Truth:

    Speaking Out: What impact will the EU whistleblowing law have on business transparency? In the past few years, demands have been growing around the world for more accountability by businesses and governments – particularly since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Indeed, the global pandemic has heightened issues around whistleblowing like never before. Nevertheless, whistleblowers… Read more

  • New Horizons:

    IR Global members offer jurisdiction-specific advice on how external counsel can help you explore & secure market entry opportunities.  The global Covid-19 pandemic may not be over, but business leaders around the globe are approaching the end of 2021 with far more optimism than at the close of last year. The global economy is projected… Read more

  • IR Global – Meet the Members

    For international businesses looking to gain a foothold in Europe, the Benelux countries – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – provide the perfect place to establish operations, with comprehensive infrastructure, attractive business conditions and a wealth of experienced local advisers. The Benelux nations have a long history of working together, going back to the 16th… Read more