02/23/2022
Global Class Action Securities Litigation Tops $3 Billion
Increase in SPAC and Cryptocurrency Class Actions, Decrease in M&A Class Actions
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/22/2022
Dispelling some common misconceptions regarding sales of shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
"If I sell my business to an EOT, the business will be unable to raise new equity capital to support growth going forward."
02/22/2022
Chambers Global Guide Recognises Collas Crill as 'Go-To' Firm in the Caribbean
This year the firm maintained or improved its rankings across the board, with some teams and individuals appearing in the directory for the first time.
02/22/2022
Hogan Lovells achieves record results
Across our regions, the Americas represented approximately 47% of total billings
02/18/2022
Hong Kong Managing Partner Once Again Named as "Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year"
Appleby Hong Kong Managing Partner, David Bulley has been named as “Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year – Cayman Islands” for the third year running by the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards.
02/18/2022
Washington, D.C. Partner Named Among Most Influential Black Lawyers
Tara D. Elliott honored in list for her legal leadership and expertise.
02/16/2022
Shoosmiths celebrates ten years of success in Scotland with move announcement
The firm is very highly regarded nationwide
02/15/2022
New transfer regime: further issues for trustees to consider
Under the new transfer provisions, it is a “red flag” if a member’s advisor is not authorised to advise on pension transfers in the UK. If there is a “red flag”, trustees are not permitted to proceed with the transfer request
02/15/2022
Chambers Investment Funds 2022 Global Practice Guide – Trends and Developments, Cayman Islands
A typical fund launch for many global funds will now include a Cayman fund vehicle established alongside funds formed in Delaware (for US investors) and Luxembourg (for EU investors).
02/14/2022
Egypt M&A activity further accelerates in the second half of 2021 leading to the full year tally: Baker McKenzie Report
By number of worldwide deals for H2 2021, total volume increased by 4% vs H2 2020 with 29,482 deals and for FY 2021, total volume climbed up by 24% compared to the previous year with over 63,000 deals announced during the year.
02/13/2022
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA notes that CP22/3 will be of interest primarily to life insurance companies
02/10/2022
Shoosmiths continues impressive M&A record
This was a result of a particular busy quarter at the beginning of 2021, with businesses pushing forward with transactions that had previously been put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
02/10/2022
Ogier becomes first offshore firm to launch in Beijing
This marks a major milestone in our commitment to clients in the Greater China region.
02/10/2022
Bird & Bird set to launch Dublin office this summer
International law firm Bird & Bird will open its first Irish office in Dublin this summer.
02/10/2022
What is a Private Trust Company?
The operation and benefits of PTCs should be assessed in combination with a wide range of benefits offered by the use of trusts as a mechanism for holding family wealth.
02/10/2022
The Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency
By Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director Atlantic Council, Washington, DC
02/09/2022
BTI Consulting Names 7 Morgan Lewis Partners as 2022 'Client Service All-Stars'
As part of its research, BTI evaluates lawyers on five traits
02/09/2022
Freshfields launches UK Menopause Policy with paid benefits and signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
The policy sets out the support and benefits that are available to manage the menopause at work, including a paid menopause plan and time off for medical appointments.
02/08/2022
Will you meet the upcoming operational resilience deadline?
With the first FCA operational resilience deadline fast approaching, we look at how firms are preparing to meet their obligations and where further work is needed
02/08/2022
Curtis Issues 2021 Year-in-Review Report on Sovereign Litigation in the US and UK
In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the circumstances in which U.S. courts may hear expropriation claims against foreign states