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‘DeFi’ fraud rises whilst cryptocurrency crime declines

The decrease in crypto crime reflects the industry’s maturation - as companies and exchanges improve their security systems.

Ford v. Montana: The US Supreme Court’s Latest Foray into Personal Jurisdiction and What It Might Mean for Banks

The Court said that the phrase “relate to” imposes “real limits” on the exercise of specific personal jurisdiction

Global law firm advises ING Bank

The firm frequently advises on sustainable finance transactions

Firm Wins Seven China Business Law Journal Awards

Latham recognized for leading work across diverse practices and sectors in China.

Shoosmiths helps Molson Coors combat climate change with PPA

Shoosmiths LLP drafted and helped to negotiate the contracts that underpinned the 10-year deal

Linklaters advises asset manager in the implementation of the "Relance" Equity Loan Fund

The Linklaters team was led by Agathe Motte, Counsel in the Structured Finance practice.

Withers helps to secure FDA emergency use authorization for device that protects against Covid-19

The initial application prepared on behalf of Breegi Scientific was denied, requiring Breegi Scientific to redesign features of the device.

Carey Olsen advises Genius Sports on New York Stock Exchange listing

The deal also represents the first NYSE-listed SPAC transaction to involve a Guernsey company.

Bedell Cristin advises FTSE 250 company on high profile, multi billion pound transaction

The company will use the proceeds of the notes to repay its existing Reserves Based Lending Facility, to redeem its senior notes due 2022, and to repay its convertible bonds due 2021.

Progress Press files legal bid to recoup $5 million from Keith Schembri

Allied Newspapers company starts legal proceedings to recover $5 million from Keith Schembri and former directors

China bans financial, payment institutions from cryptocurrency business

It was China’s latest attempt to clamp down on what was a burgeoning digital trading market.

Judith Aron recognized among remarkable women in GIR’s Women in Investigations

GIR’s Women in Investigations 2021 shines a spotlight on outstanding female practitioners in the field of white-collar investigations.

Snapshot: enforcement against real property in Guernsey - Saisie

Creditors who utilise the saisie process can only recover debts by enforcement exclusively against realty.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises WPP AUNZ

UBS AG, Australia Branch, acted as financial adviser to WPP AUNZ.

Dechert Advises Arkhn in €4 Million Fundraising

The funds raised will support Arkhn's strong growth and the deployment of its data architecture solutions in France and Europe.

Harneys wins Best Offshore Law Firm among five 2021 China Business Law Awards

The China Business Law Journal Awards are presented annually and are based on hundreds of nominations from in-house counsel, corporate executives and legal professionals, in addition to research conducted by its editorial team.

Global life insurer admits it helped US citizens hide $1.45bn

Swiss Life Holding AG, Swiss Life (Liechtenstein) AG, Swiss Life (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., and Swiss Life (Luxembourg) S.A. Enter into Deferred Prosecution Agreement for Criminal Misconduct; Agree to Collectively Pay More than $77 Million

Cyprus files first prosecution in passports scandal

Parliament speaker Demetris Syllouris and an opposition MP were secretly filmed allegedly trying to facilitate a passport for the fugitive investor.

Appleby Acts as Seychelles, Cayman Islands and Jersey Counsel for Allied Gold Corp’s USD80 Million Acquisition of Agbaou Mine from Endeavour Mining

Endeavour Mining is one of the world’s top ten senior gold producers and the largest in West Africa, with operating assets across Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso and a strong portfolio of advanced development projects and exploration a

Clyde & Co advises Premier Solar Group on East Africa joint venture with West African energy firm

Clyde & Co acted as sole legal adviser to Premier Solar Group on various aspects of the matter, including reviewing and negotiating the key English law transaction documents, providing strategic corporate advice on regulatory approvals and other relev

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