10/04/2021
Withers KhattarWong represented Alto Partners and Altara Ventures
The firm represented Alto Partners in the launch of its venture capital fund, Forge Ventures, in partnership with venture partners Tiang Lim Foo and Kaspar Hidayat.
Legal Advice
10/01/2021
Carey Olsen advises Peel Hunt
Working alongside onshore counsel Ashurst, the Carey Olsen team advising on the Guernsey legal and regulatory aspects of the admission was led by partner David Crosland, with assistance from senior associate John Scanlan.
10/01/2021
Walkers London-based BVI, Bermuda & Cayman law teams retain top tier ranking in Legal 500
The rankings see office managing partner Jack Boldarin (Banking & Finance) and partner John O'Driscoll (Insolvency & Dispute Resolution) retain their Leading Individual rankings, along with Next Generation Partner Mark Galazzi and Rising Star
09/30/2021
Ogier advises HHG Capital Corporation on US$57.5M SPAC IPO
The units were listed on NASDAQ Capital Market on 21 September 2021 and traded under the ticker symbol HHGC.
09/30/2021
A&O advises on ICBC
A&O previously advised on ICBC’s issuance of USD2.9 billion non-cumulative perpetual offshore preference shares in September 2020.
09/30/2021
SFO announces investigation into £150m investment schemes after dawn raid
At the same time, the SFO also issued several Section 2 notices, which force companies to provide relevant information.
09/30/2021
Bank of China issues first ever biodiversity-themed green bonds out of Asia
The proceeds will be used to finance and/or refinance biodiversity-related eligible green projects, under eligible categories
09/29/2021
Ashurst advises Goldman Sachs International in relation to the £1.095bn recommended cash offer for Blue Prism Group plc
Blue Prism's intelligent automation platform provides systems, cognitive tools, applications and technologies, including AI, machine learning, OCR and the Blue Prism Digital Exchange, a set of automation components available to business users.
09/29/2021
Milbank Advises Managers in Cary Group’s $1.1 Billion Initial Public Offering
The Milbank team was led by Capital Markets partner David Dixter and included associates Matt Hall and Dimitris Stamatis and paralegal Matteo Bonacina.
09/29/2021
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises on Petershill Partners' £4 Billion London IPO
Petershill Partners are a leading alternative asset manager which owns minority stakes in alternative asset managers with a combined US$187 billion of assets under management.
09/29/2021
Allen & Overy advises on Enel EUR3.5bn sustainability-linked bond and on the contextual tender offer of USD bonds
The A&O cross-jurisdiction team was led by Italy International Capital Markets partners Cristiano Tommasi and Craig Byrne
09/29/2021
Judicial Greffe, Viscount, Jersey Bankers Association and the Law Society of Jersey working together to ensure compliance with the Capacity Law in the interests of vulnerable islanders.
The Capacity Law came into force three years ago, radically altering the way in which the finances of vulnerable Jersey residents are dealt with.
09/29/2021
Carey Olsen advises Kavak as it more than doubles its valuation to US$8.7 billion
Kavak is a near singular example of the recent rise of the Latam venture capital market and the popularity of the Cayman Islands in this space.
09/29/2021
BCR Law LLP Partner named in eprivateclient’s Top 35 under 35 UK for the third year running
As well as Family Law, Emma also works in the Private Client team at BCR Law in Jersey.
09/29/2021
Ocorian Law advises PicMonkey
Sheppard Mullin acted as lead counsel to Shutterstock.
09/28/2021
Currency Of The Future: A BVI Perspective On Litigating Cryptocurrency
The joint liquidators were appointed and upon appointment, secured the Company's cryptoassets.
09/28/2021
Advice! In the best interests of the animal: Have you considered a 'pet-nup'?
In the unfortunate event of a ‘pet custody battle’, what would the Court decide, and on what basis?
09/28/2021
Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce
As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers
09/28/2021
Lawrence Stephens Acts for OakNorth Bank on £10.6m Loan
Lawrence Stephens’ Real Estate Finance & Banking team have acted for valued client, OakNorth Bank, to facilitate a £10.6 million loan to Nine Points Property.
09/27/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Brilliant Earth
Firm represents the digital-first jewelry company in the offering.