10/27/2021
Financial services transactions driving UK private equity activity
Private equity deals accounted for 28% of all deal volume in the UK in that period, and 35% of deal value.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/27/2021
Bedell Cristin’s ranking highlights from Chambers and Partners
Among the highlights, the Jersey Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice has retained its band one position and two of its partners have been promoted in the rankings.
10/27/2021
Repacks in 2021: Steadier Issuance - Lower Volatility
Survey results provide significant insight into transaction trends
10/26/2021
UK government sets out plans for regulation of buy now pay later sector
The consultation covers goods bought under unregulated BNPL agreements between a customer and a retailer
10/26/2021
Aviva and Clyde & Co win fraud collaboration award at Insurance Post Fraud & Claims Awards 2021
With Clyde & Co’s assistance and training, Aviva embedded the philosophy in their claims handlers.
10/25/2021
Legal Guide Rankings Recognise Appleby As Leading Law Firm In The Isle Of Man
This year, Appleby is once again the only law firm in the Isle of Man to receive Band 1 in three practice areas.
10/24/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA intends to publish a third policy statement by the end of 2021.
10/24/2021
A Few Takeaways from Two Recent NY Tax Whistleblower Decisions
Understanding the application of the NYFCA to these types of claims requires more judicial guidance—and subtle aspects of recent decisions have the potential to shed new light on the application of the NYFCA to tax claims in court.
10/24/2021
Basics Of QOF Investing: What Is A QOZB?
While qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) property must make up at least 90% of the property of a qualified opportunity fund
10/22/2021
How share plans relate to European tech M&A and the digital skills shortage
Access to skilled labour is imperative to the success of any business, particularly in the technology sector where innovation is so vital to a business’ ongoing competitiveness, growth, attractiveness and value.
10/22/2021
Crypto investment frauds a ‘daily’ scourge
Pinto said that while AnotherDay is currently engaged in a further five crypto fraud investigations of similar value, there are many lower value cases his company is contacted about.
10/22/2021
Migrating Limited Partnerships
This guide looks at the requirements of the Regulations for limited partnerships looking to migrate either into or out of Guernsey.
10/21/2021
Burges Salmon named as one of the 2021 eprivateclient Top Law Firms
The firm has appeared amongst the Top Law Firms in eprivateclient’s annual series of rankings
10/21/2021
Mayer Brown partners Gabriela Sakamoto and Rebecca Seidl named to Latinvex’s 2021 “Top 100 Female Lawyers” list
Lawyers were selected based on a combination of factors, including recent track record on major deals and business, the prominence of their law firms in Latin America, and rankings, and recognition from third parties such as Chambers and Partners and the
10/20/2021
Key Legal Considerations for Hong Kong's Booming Mini-storage Business
Completed developments are invariably subject to user restrictions.
10/20/2021
Mayer Brown partner recognized in Corporate Counsel’s 2021 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
Ms. Stern holds a number of key leadership roles at the firm.
10/20/2021
Bad behaviour in divorce petitions shows why we need no-fault divorce
As Mr Justice Moor said in his judgment, no judge (or family lawyer) would bat an eyelid about this sort of thing. Unless they saw the same phrases again and again and again.
10/20/2021
Remote working and the potential issues for overseas employees
As well as existing employees choosing to work remotely, some employers are now also looking to recruit outside the UK, providing them with access to a far wider talent pool.
10/19/2021
Rule Against Perpetuities: Supreme Court Guidance
In considering the exercise of its discretion under section 4 of the RAPAA, the Court had regard to Bermudian jurisprudence concerning comparable legislative provisions and expressed its approval of the following principles:
10/19/2021
Estate Planning: Certainty in Uncertain Times
In particular, consideration should be given to the creation of powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and heath care, or personal welfare, declarations as a part of proper estate planning.