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Linklaters advises the underwriters on the ABB of VGP

This transaction was a follow-up of VGP’s private placements of new and existing shares in April and September 2020, where the Linklaters team also acted as Underwriters’ Counsel.

Carey Olsen advises Thoma Bravo

As part of the transaction, which closed last week, Thoma Bravo has made a new equity investment in the company to maintain a significant minority interest.

Convicted LIBOR rigger Tom Hayes to learn appeal decision within weeks

The CCRC, which investigates suspected miscarriages of justice, confirmed that a decision on the case could be issued within three weeks.

Allen & Overy among top 25 UK employers for social mobility

Social mobility is a strategic priority for the firm, and our ranking – which has improved for the third consecutive year – shows continued progress in this area.

Clifford Chance advises banking consortium on innovative cross-border SPAC IPO of "European Healthcare Acquisition & Growth Company"

A business combination is expected to be completed within 24 months from the completion of the listing.

Clifford Chance advises on the first SPAC to list in London since the FCA's recent rule change

Unconditional trading is expected to commence on 30 November 2021.

Latham & Watkins advises Crowdcube on US$13.5 million financing round

London emerging companies team represents UK’s biggest crowdfunding platform in its funding round.

Walkers Acts on First Successful Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration

The registration approval is the first to be granted by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under the new Act, and represents a very exciting development in the growing virtual asset and fintech industry in the jurisdiction.

Hogan Lovells advise MicroVention Europe

This transaction strengthens MicroVention Europe presence in Italy by internalizing the distributor of its products within the Italian market.

Carey Olsen ranked in GRR 100 for global restructuring and insolvency expertise

This includes grading each firm's 'Top 10' cases from the research period and the volume of cross-border matters on their books as well as the history of their practice areas and the identification of key partners, geographical scope and an

Carey Olsen advises shareholder on stock sale in Hertz re-IPO

In addition, a selling stockholder has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6,678,000 shares of Hertz common stock.

Divorce proofing trusts - a step too far?

Although the judgment is focused on the role of the Court in blessing a trustee's momentous decision, the judgment also clarifies the relevant considerations for a trustee when exercising a power of exclusion.

Herbert Smith Freehills ranks in top 3 UK firms for social mobility

Herbert Smith Freehills has been ranked 3rd in the 2021 Social Mobility Employer Index.

Hogan Lovells advised Netheos partners

The combination of Netheos and Namirial's technologies will enable companies to offer an optimal customer experience that combines simplicity, security and compliance and thus better respond to their global digital acceleration imperative.

Kirkland Advises Maverick Ventures

The Kirkland team was comprised of litigation partner Taj Clayton, corporate Thomas Laughlin and corporate associate Sara Phipps.

Kirkland Advises Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital

The investment is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.

Walkers' Jersey and Ireland Teams Advise Eagle Street

Lawyers from Walkers' offices in Jersey and Ireland were involved in advising Eagle Street, with Walkers Professional Services (Ireland) providing corporate administration services.

Lawrence Stephens Makes Three Further Acquisitions for Ansor Group

Compliance Group’s strategic acquisition of EIAT – founded in 1998 and based in Watton, Norfolk – allows the business to further expand its offering of building health and safety compliance services.

Basics reiterated – no strings attached for exercising termination rights

The Labour Tribunal granted Lam common law damages for loss and damage resulting from a wrongful termination by the EOC and its breach of the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence.

Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers Say It Still Aids Hidden Accounts

It also is happening weeks after the U.S. Justice Department vowed to crack down on corporations that repeatedly violate the law.

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