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Fire and rehire – recent developments, and what happens next in UK law

Whilst the position behind the headlines may be more nuanced, the Courts and Government may need to try to address both perceived and actual unfairness.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment – what the UK manifestos say

Artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for any Government taking the lead in the next election.

Maples Group Advises on US$500 Million Fund Formation by Japan-focused Private Equity Firm

The fund was significantly oversubscribed and closed within five months at a hard cap of US$500 million.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises on industry-first NSW State Forest wind farm transaction

This could be one of the first wind farms to be hosted in a NSW State Forest.

Bird & Bird advises Hydrogen Dynamo on the sale of Fjorden Electra to Leica Camera

Fjorden Electra, the target company in this transaction, is recognised for its innovative contributions to photography related technology

Linklaters advises DigitalBridge and Vantage Data Centers on the completion of a $9.2bn equity investment in Vantage, led by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge and Silver Lake

The investments are incremental to the recently completed €1.5bn investment by AustralianSuper in Vantage EMEA

Dechert Advises Hunt Companies and Amber Infrastructure on Strategic Transaction with Boyd Watterson

The businesses will combine under a common parent company to form a global diversified real estate, infrastructure and fixed income asset management company.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises sole sponsor and overall coordinators on QuantumPharm's Hong Kong IPO

QuantumPharm operates a quantum physics-based, AI-powered and robotics-driven innovative R&D platform.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Great Wrap on its most recent capital raise

Great Wrap is an Australian company that produces compostable cling wrap with the goal of reducing the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills.

White & Case Advises Consolidated Water in Successful Settlement Negotiations with Mexico

The settlement illustrates White & Case's capabilities in helping clients navigate complex cross-border disputes involving states and state entities

UPC impact clear one year in

The event was hosted by Pinsent Masons in partnership with litigation data analysts Solomonic as part of London International Disputes Week.

Business backed in withholding data in subject access request response

Individuals have a general right, under UK data protection law, to access information from organisations about the personal data they hold about them and pertaining to the processing of their personal data.

Charges brought over alleged renewables corruption

It has charged Virdee with bribing a foreign public official – and brought a separate charge of failure to prevent bribery against PVE in respect of the same offences.

Be Prepared: Key Cayman Islands Voluntary Liquidations Deadlines and Dates to Consider

In addition to immediate cost-savings, companies can avoid other filings and any fees that might arise out of having a stub year.

Appleby's Hong Kong Office Advises Lichen China Limited

The Appleby team was led by Partner Judy Lee.

Dentons advises PATRIZIA on the sale of the R34 office building in Warsaw

R34 (also known as BTA Office Center) is a 5-storey complex offering tenants more than 6,000 sq.m. of office space

Hogan Lovells advises Flipkart on adding Google as an investor in its latest funding round

Hogan Lovells continues to develop its strong relationship with Flipkart, having previously advised Flipkart on its fundraising rounds, including its 2021 US$3.6 billion funding.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises holographic optics pioneer TruLife Optics on strategic alliance

TLO is a global leader in developing and manufacturing holographic optical components for wearable augmented reality (AR) devices.

Hogan Lovells partners with The Politics Project to boost voter participation ahead of the UK general election

The handbook and guide have been developed in line with the Electoral Commission’s guidance and are intended to give information to all voters located in England.

Bird & Bird advises Mews Systems on acquisition of all shares in HS3 Hotelsoftware

The acquisition strengthens Mews' presence in Germany

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