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Herbert Smith Freehills advises ACEN Australia

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partner Gerard Pike

Foreign pensions and the US – what globally mobile individuals need to know to protect your retirement

They adjust their status to become permanent residents or US citizens.

Norton Rose Fulbright issues statement following the passing of the former Prime Minister of Canada and senior partner of the firm

Under his leadership, Canada negotiated the Free Trade Agreement with the United States, and later NAFTA, demonstrating strategy and perseverance in the face of considerable political opposition.

Hogan Lovells Advises Major League Pickleball on Merger with PPA Tour

The transaction combines the leading individual bracket-style tour and team-based professional pickleball formats, with the PPA Tour and MLP retaining their distinct brands and the unique and exciting formats fans and players enjoy.

German team advises expert SE on reorganisation of group financing

The debut syndicated loan includes amortising loans, a revolving working capital facility and a revolving seasonal credit facility.

A&O cements its position as a leading private capital firm with PDI award wins

As a global strategic priority for A&O, private capital has been a focus of investment over the last few years.

Latham & Watkins Advises on Solör Bioenergy’s SEK 20+ Billion Long Term Financing

London infrastructure team advises funders on the long-term multi-tier financing for a leading Northern European renewable heating provider.

Bird & Bird advises Evli Growth Partners

Bob W provides a smarter and more sustainable alternative to hotels and short-term rentals

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP advised Qapita Fintech Pte. Ltd. in its US$17.22 million fundraising round

The Bird & Bird ATMD LLP team comprised partner Marcus Chow and associate Tan Xing Yi.

The Guernsey Private Investment Fund

Accordingly, the PIF regime is useful for promoters aiming to launch open or closed-ended funds with less than 50 investors as it offers a lighter touch regulatory regime and a fast route to market.

2023’s most significant legal developments and what to look out for in 2024

This amendment is a significant stride towards ensuring legal certainty

Baker McKenzie Advises the Pension Fund of Zürcher Kantonalbank on a Prime Residential Property

The property was recently comprehensively renovated and extended and the leases are subject to restrictions under the cantonal LDTR law.

Appleby Jersey Advises WE Soda On A Further USD500m listing on TISE

WE Soda Investments Holding Plc was the first issuer to be admitted to the Exchange’s sustainable finance segment, TISE Sustainable, by holding the qualifying credential of an ESG Rating.

No contest clauses: a Cayman perspective

Provisions of this nature need to be approached with care, both when drafting and when exercising relevant exclusion powers.

Variations to trusts: what does the Court need to know before it will give its approval?

The Settlor was listed as an Excluded Person from the outset.

2023: Cayman property overview

Total freehold sales surpassed the US$1Billion mark for the third year in a row with US$1,316,557,370 of consideration changing hands throughout the year.

Appleby Bermuda Advised Warwick Re in Relation to $500M Reinsurance Transaction

Bermuda Managing Partner Brad Adderley and Partner Matthew Carr advised on the regulatory and security aspects of the transaction.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises JERA on its investment in Woodside Energy’s Scarborough Project

The transaction is part of a broader strategic collaboration agreed by the parties, which also includes the entry into non-binding agreements in respect of LNG supply and collaboration in new energy and decarbonisation initiatives.

Off to a flying start: Eversheds Sutherland brings legal innovation to Joby Aviation as electric aerial taxi service takes off

The vehicle will be able to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour and will be operated by the Company.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CSR on its proposed A$4.3 billion acquisition by Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

The Herbert Smith Freehills team is being led by partners Tony Damian and Amelia Morgan.

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