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Clifford Chance advises Banco General on first additional Tier 1 offering by a Panamanian bank in the international markets

Clifford Chance advises on many of the landmark transactions in the Central American market.

Allen & Overy advises on the USD1billion dual-tranche Sukuk offerings by Khazanah Nasional Berhad

The Sukuk offerings garnered strong demand across Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Harneys advises on the US$335 million SF Real Estate Investment Trust IPO

The Harneys team was led by co-global head of Corporate Raymond Ng and Legal Manager Nicholas Fong, with support from Paralegal Alkafe Lam.

Keith O. Major, Jr. Named in the 2021 Project Bahamas Top 48 Millennials

With 200 submissions and 100 finalists, Keith was chosen by his peers to be included in the top 48.

Cryptocurrency exchange linked to Bermuda probed

The officials involved include prosecutors within the Justice Department’s bank integrity unit, which probes complex cases targeting financial firms, and investigators from the US Attorney’s Office in Seattle.

Bahamas Legislative Update: Protection of Depositors (Amendment) Act, 2020

The PODDA provides timely enhancements to a regime that is critical to the reliability and soundness of the banking system in The Bahamas.

Conyers Wins Finance Deal of the Year

The Asia Legal Awards honour the year’s most complex and outstanding legal work in the region, and the lawyers and firms that excelled in Asia’s most competitive and promising practice areas.

Ogier in Guernsey assists Schiehallion with US$700 million secondary fundraise

Guernsey has a strong stable of listed funds and the secondaries market in Guernsey has been increasingly active this year.

BVI Commercial Court provides guidance on the new statutory jurisdiction to grant free-standing interim relief in support of foreign proceedings

In this case, the Commercial Court has demonstrated that the BVI will assist foreign courts and that its approach to the grant of free-standing interim relief in support of foreign proceedings is consistent with the approach in England.

Expert: Big Number of Isle of Man Offshore Bank Clients are Politicians

Economist Matthew Collin, used the data to draw conclusions about the types of people seeking offshore financial services and how well current methods of measuring wealth stored in tax havens are working.

Financial Times crowns King & Wood Mallesons Most Innovative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific

The firm was named Most Innovative Asia-Pacific Headquartered Law Firm in recognition of its digital first approach to client service and people development.

KWM assists Suncorp with divestment of its Australian Wealth Business

Suncorp considers the sale a good outcome for Suncorp’s 137,000 superannuation members and would continue the simplification of the Suncorp Group portfolio.

Enforcement and recognition of orders between Hong Kong and the Mainland

This Bill provides for the registration of specified orders made in the Mainland to be registered in the Hong Kong courts.

Latham & Watkins Advises Goldman Sachs and Owl Rock

Interdisciplinary team advised on the financing for the 503B outsourcing services company to healthcare facilities.

Dentons advises Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank

The project will not only help to improve energy security and promote economic development, but will also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen Ukraine’s energy independence.

Private equity and Cayman Islands funds: tips, trends and pitfalls for limited partners

It is surprising that investors making a significant investment haven’t always taken their own Cayman Islands counsel prior to committing capital.

White & Case Advises Altitude Infra THD

The funds will enable it to accelerate its growth in the French fibre market and strengthen its position as the leading independent operator.

Tax Blockers and US CLOs: Best Practice for Restructuring Distressed Assets

In line with prior downturns, over the last number of months we have seen a significant rise in the formation of 'tax blocker' subsidiaries for existing US CLO issuers with exposure to affected assets.

Manchester Corporate team makes a flying start to 2021

The team, led by Partners Tim Jackson-Smith and Andrew Millar, supported by Leah Cairney, Matthew Newall and Kendra McCullough, is on track for a record year.

Shoosmiths founding member of Northern Ireland Clean Hydrogen Group

The launch of the group comes at a “critical time” as Northern Ireland looks to a “post-Covid” green recovery.

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