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Freshfields advises Pandox AB on UK acquisition of The Queens Hotel

The Freshfields team advising Pandox AB is led by real estate partner Victoria Hills, and associate Emilia Farley.

Harneys advises on successful closing of Pono Capital Three, Inc. US$115 million IPO

This initial public offering proceeds will go towards building out its operations and aiding in its proposed acquisitions.

Judicial review bid has implications for UK SIPP operators

This includes taking into account the law, codes and good practice that applied at the time of the event and following the rules in the FCA Handbook, although the FOS is operationally independent of the regulator.

Ex-JPM, Barclays exec Staley discussed Disney princesses with Epstein - lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Staley had a close personal relationship with Epstein and that emails between the two "even suggest that Staley may have been involved in Epstein's sex-trafficking operation".

UniCredit issues new senior fix-to-floater bond, A&O advising

The bond is documented under UniCredit S.p.A.’s EUR60 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Program (EMTN) and it was admitted to listing on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

How the Retained EU Law Bill could impact the UK’s life sciences sector

Depending on which elements of retained EU law ministers decide to repeal – or ‘sunset’ – by the end of the year, the Bill could have a significant impact on the UK life sciences sector.

Appointing a commercial agent in the UK

If there is any ambiguity or difference in how the contract is drafted and how it works in practice then the courts will usually construe the provisions in the agent's favour

Herbert Smith Freehills advises JP Morgan Cazenove and RBC Capital Markets

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by London-based co-head of equity corporate finance and head of US securities Tom O'Neill and corporate partner Nigel Farr, supported by senior associate Ben Tooms, and associates Gaelen Perrone and Megan O&am

Latham & Watkins Advises iQera in Its €500 Million Innovative Refinancing Transactions

Paris-based team represented the credit management services group in connection with a complex refinancing of its existing high yield notes and the entry into a new super senior revolving credit facility.

A&O announces exclusive launch partnership with Harvey

The ground-breaking deal will give A&O a significant competitive edge in the market, as it will be able to advise clients using the most advanced and comprehensive AI platform in the legal sector combined with the proven prestige, quality and experien

Allen & Overy advises House of HR on the acquisition of pluss group

The acquisition is subject to the approval of the German competition authority.

Carey Olsen advises Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG on financing of UK logistics portfolio

The three UK logistics assets form part of a 200,000m2 European portfolio that includes additional assets located in the Netherlands and Spain refinanced by pbb under a separate debt facility.

Spain approves new list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has approved an updated list of non-cooperative territories.

When can you terminate a contract for failing to obtain 'confirmed financing'? (Havila v Abarca)

In the first addendum, the parties agreed that Havila's obligation to pay the instalments would be subject to a refund guarantee, a form of security frequently provided in relation to shipbuilding contracts.

Johnine P. Barnes Named a Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Award Honoree

In addition, Barnes is recognized by Lawdragon 500 as a Leading Lawyer in America, and as a Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyer.

Business disputes - an alternative path to resolution

Ideally, the parties would be able to reach an agreement themselves, but lower value certainly does not mean less contentious, and we have all seen those situations where parties simply cannot resolve a dispute without third-party input.

Goodwin Advises FNZ On Its Agreement To Acquire IFSAM

To date, FNZ administers more than $1.5 trillion in client assets and has enabled over 20 million people, from all wealth segments, to invest in an effective, simple, and transparent way, making wealth management accessible to everyone.

Dentons advises HB Reavis on a record-breaking financing in the Polish market – the refinancing of Varso Place

Bartosz Nojek was supported by Aleksandra Czyż (senior associate) and Mateusz Ciechomski (associate) from the Banking and Finance team.

Commercial Court clarifies the impact of Russian sanctions on litigation in the English Courts

The current UK sanctions regime is to be found in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 ("the Sanctions Act") and the regulations made under it.

Goshawk Management Limited sale to SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (SMBC AC)

Jason Piney of Conyers’ Bermuda office advised on the matter

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