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Formation of a Guernsey Company

Information on the types of company available in Guernsey and the process of incorporation.

IBOR reform and the transition to RFRs in the loan markets

In this series of podcasts, experts from Linklaters’ international banking practice consider recent developments across different loan markets and the impact on market practice and documentation.

Clifford Chance launches Intelligent VIMA Solutions that supercharge the creation of early-stage financing documents

Clifford Chance was part of the Working Group which developed and introduced VIMA, which is based on Singapore law.

The rise in debt for equity swaps structured through Jersey

The use of Jersey as a jurisdiction of choice for restructurings involving debt for equity swaps has been growing – particularly for restructurings of UK and international corporate groups.

The Panama Papers Double Cross How a spy-for-hire got closely guarded dirt on the global elite.

The operative who beat the system was a hybrid journalist/spy-for-hire named Mark Hollingsworth.

Shearman & Sterling Wins Four Awards

The awards have been published in a special report in the April 2021 issue of China Business Law Journal.

Appeal dismissed despite ‘inexcusable’ 34-month wait for ruling

The appellants made two main complaints about the judgment: one that the delay was a serious procedural or other irregularity which rendered the decisions against them unjust, and secondly that as a result of the delay the judge failed to properly analyse

Shearman & Sterling Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers USA

The firm is ranked as a leading law firm in 35 practice areas

Financial Times Recognizes Paul Hastings For Innovation in Asia-Pacific

This recognition came on the heels of Paul Hastings winning Firm of the Year – Healthcare & Life Sciences (International) and Deal of the Year – M&A at the China Law & Practice Awards 2020.

Freshfields US practices earn across-the-board recognition, and elite rankings, in Chambers USA 2021

Additional highlights include Band 1 and Elite-level rankings for the nationwide International Arbitration practice

Joshua Rubenstein Named Lawyer of the Year by Citywealth

Rubenstein was recognized for navigating his Private Wealth group throughout the global pandemic by providing a steady hand and offering innovative solutions as COVID-19 forced Katten's Private Wealth clients to prioritize planning.

Appleby Partner and Counsel Named in the Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice List 2021

The recognition marked the culmination of extensive research conducted by ALB

Conyers Named Best Offshore Law Firm Once Again

Conyers has a wealth of experience in the education sector. In the past five years, the firm has advised over 10 educational institutions on their IPOs and on a number of mergers.

Mourant listed as a 2021 eprivateclient Top Offshore Law Firm

This latest accolade is the result of a survey which recognises the leading offshore law firms across the globe that specialise in forming trusts, foundations and other private wealth structures and advising on international wealth planning.

ESG: Q&A with Ogier partner Kate Hodson

The vision was not just to interweave this into our legal practices but also to complement the offering with a specialist, technical consultancy practice, housed within Ogier Global.

Collas Crill Ranked Tier 1 in 2021 Eprivateclient Top Offshore Law Firms Listing

Collas Crill's International Private Client and Trusts team was recognised in the multi-jurisdictional firms section of the ranking, with lawyers based in Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey.

Global equity capital markets: regional perspectives and outlook for 2021

There was an increased number of US and Chinese companies seeking listings, and IPO activity was dominated by the technology, e-commerce and healthcare industries.

Most attractive Law firms to work with in Nigeria

Aluko & Oyebode recently ranked top tier Nigerian law firm in the 2021

Hotel development in the UK and coronavirus

This note shares our thoughts on some of the issues we’ve encountered

Mourant lawyers named as Female Leaders by IFLR1000

We are delighted that five of our senior female lawyers have been recognised amongst the most prominent in their field.

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