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Legalcommunity Recognizes Latham’s Milan Office as Team of the Year

Partner Giorgia Lugli has also again been named Private Equity Lawyer of the Year at Legalcommunity’s Forty under 40 Awards.

Paul Hastings’ London Partners Honored at Women in Business Law Awards Europe 2021

Corporate partner Diala Minott was named “Investment Funds Lawyer of the Year”

The zone of insolvency – a guide for directors in Guernsey

Any transaction with a “connected party” during the reference period which would constitute a preference is presumed to be outside of the ordinary course of business and made with the requisite desire to prefer.

Escape to the country: the pandemic and relocation

For many this will mean a move from a city to the countryside.

Overcoming complexity and realising opportunity in luxury French property

Demand for high-end properties in France is set to remain unabated by the pandemic; therefore, opportunity remains.

Entity health checks: the doctor will see you now

Cross-border businesses often find themselves lost in a maze of local company law and regulations governing the management and control of their legal entities.

Climate (and ESG) Risk: The Growing Focus on Board Accountability

Board members are expected to have adequate knowledge and understanding of climate-related and ESG risks.

Effects of COVID on household wealth

The short-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for household wealth are now much clearer than they were last summer.

Partnering for success: Charities at the forefront of scientific innovation

Over the past several years, we have seen some charities intensifying their grant funding on scientific and healthcare innovation.

Alvarez & Marsal releases Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse for Q1 2021

Major Saudi banks report surge in profits by 34.1 percent for the first quarter

Biggest GDPR Fines of 2021

Video surveillance to uncover criminal offences is lawful if there is justified suspicion against specific persons.

Eversheds Sutherland combines with FCB in Portugal, Angola and Mozambique

70+ strong legal practice joins Eversheds Sutherland’s Europe team

TSB bans cryptocurrency amid fraud concerns with Binance and Kraken

The bank claimed that when it tried to raise concerns, it received no response from the company

Malta faces 'serious harm' if greylisted by imminent FATF decision

A new paper published last month by the International Monetary Fund, set out out how greylisted countries have been hit over the years.

BVI Corporate Director: Who are you responsible for if your company struggles with cash flow?

Under these circumstances, it is necessary to confirm the obligations of directors.

Mayer Brown partner named a “FCPA Practitioner to Watch”

He has led matters in more than 65 countries and in all major industries.

UK legal firm Gateley warns of data breach following cyber-attack

‘Core systems’ restored after unauthorized intrusion compromises client data

Ignacio Fernández named one of the top 50 lawyers under 35 in Spain

Ignacio Fernández advises on international financing transactions

Minneapolis lawyer recognized as featured member of the CIArb

She currently serves as Co-Chair of the ABA Women In Dispute Resolution (WIDR) Committee promoting the selection of women and other diverse neutrals.

Herbert Smith Freehills Venture Capital Team Supports Pledge 1%

The Herbert Smith Freehills team comprised partner and Head of Venture Capital Peter Dunne, Co-Head of Venture Capital (Australia) Elizabeth Henderson, and solicitor Myra Beal.

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