
Doctoral candidate at Berkeley Law, studying international commercial courts.
Interested in corporate law generally, and the factors influencing its development.
Dispute resolution, new technologies


Did you know that Corporations had their own Civil Rights movement?
In a new book, Adam Winkler offers evidence supporting this claim and tracks the roots of Citizens United. This #WRR is an invitation to...

Developments in Aramco's IPO
Aramco's IPO is crucial for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's economic plan. Allegedly, "the listing of about 5 percent of the...

Dual-Class Shares: A US Exchanges competitive advantage under increasing scrutiny
The last attack came from Commissioner Jackson, who expressed high concerns at the M&A Conference, hosted by Berkeley Law in San...

Are M&A advisory fees fair?
Here is an overview, based on recently released data. * Hint: the smaller the firm, the higher the fee. #WRR: The truth behind M&A...

Recap: "Current Trends in Corporate Law and Cross-Border Transactions in and with China"
This #WRR is a recap of our last event of 2017: "Current Trends in Corporate Law and Cross-Border Transactions in and with China." Join...

How is Big Law impacting legal education? Some reflections from Indian Supreme Court Judge
Big Law is having an increasing influence in legal education around the world. There are reasons to question the convenience of current...

As Kenya continues to lead the fintech race in Africa, we invite you to review its central reforms
Africa is crucial for the future of fintech and vice-versa. Economies are growing, and consumers remain disengaged from the traditional...

The Petrobras saga: an overview
After a couple of weeks of refreshing rest, we are happy to announce that our first Distinguished Speaker Series will be by the end of...

Disney-Fox deal: a transaction that is likely to find a space in law textbooks
Enjoy this light WRR about the Disney-Fox Deal. #WRR: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2017/12/14/could-a-disney-fox-deal-ge...

Against dominant theoretical claims, Corporate Law is still alive in the United States
The Supreme Court is reconsidering well-established concepts, such as legal personality and limited liability, in light of the First...

Turkey eases listing requirements: profits and equity-to-capital ratio, no longer fixed conditions
Though Turkey is trying to pull large corporations from listing in foreign markets, it is also increasing the powers and workload of the...

Blockchain is everywhere. Even in Delaware corporate law!
A recent amendment to the Delaware General Corporation Law enables the use of blockchain technology for corporate records. If you missed...

The Chinese Communist Party (not the State) is increasing its control of public corporations
Last week, we took a break from our WRR to focus on our Distinguished Speaker Series, with Mr. Bruce Quan ('75). There, we learned about...

There is no doubt that sustainability is the ultimate challenge. How to measure it?
This #WRR exposes shocking inconsistencies between the main sustainability rankings. A subject that is worth reflecting on, whether as an...

After years of instability and uncertainties, Argentina is reclaiming its leadership in LatAm
Entrepreneurship and innovation were at the heart of the country's competitive advantages. During the 1990s, it captured around 70% of...





