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Authorities swoop on German investment platform over €15m cross-border fraud

"Investigators estimate the total amount of the fraud could even amount to approximately €500m."

Clifford Chance advises Beijing Capital Group

The deal draws upon the firm's market leading practices in Hong Kong office.

Hogan Lovells Fidelity – five years and counting

Fujian Fidelity Law Firm is a multi-award-winning PRC law firm and a leading legal services provider in the areas of M&A, insolvency and liquidation, real estate and construction, securities, intellectual property, foreign investment, litigation and a

Mayer Brown named a “Most Admired Law Firm” by Los Angeles Business Journal

More recently, Mayer Brown has been extensively involved in efforts to help individuals, non-profits and small businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises IFM

IFM acquired a majority stake in Genie Solutions in 2017 in a transaction in relation to which Herbert Smith Freehills also advised IFM Investors.

Dentons launches combination with elite law firm in Mozambique

World's largest law firm launches combination with Fernanda Lopes & Associados-Advogados, accelerating its momentum to become the leading Pan-African law firm owned and controlled by Africans across 17 locations on the continent

Walkers Advises on the Take Private and Delisting of Clear Media Limited

Clear Media is the largest operator of bus shelter advertising panels in China with leading market shares of more than 70% in top-tier cities.

The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal relieves the tension between arbitration clauses

The reason is that it is the exclusive jurisdiction of the court to decide whether or not to make a liquidation decision is fair and impartial, and it is an infringement of that jurisdiction by the arbitrator.

Hogan Lovells Advises Banco do Brasil in US$750M Senior Unsecured Notes Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer

The new issuance under Banco do Brasil’s Euro Medium Term Note Program was priced on September 13th and closed on September 30th.

Appleby advised on Ledger's ILS Nanorock Fund

Appleby provided full service Bermuda law advice regarding the formation and launch of the Nanorock fund including under Bermuda’s insurance and investment fund regulatory regimes.

Clifford Chance advises sustainable heat supplier Eteck on its EUR 225 million portfolio financing by Rabobank, ING, ASN Bank and ABN AMRO

The agreement concerns a refinancing of Eteck's existing projects, a construction financing for the realisation of current new construction and renovation projects

Withers earns leading firm status in 24 areas in latest Legal 500 UK guide

Our expertise and the service we provide to UK clients has, once again, been recognised in the latest set of rankings and reviews to be published by the new Legal 500 UK directory.

Judgments erroneously granted are effective unless rescinded or altered by a court

The Registrar referred the applications for default judgment to open court.

Mayer Brown partner Britt Miller recognized in Global Competition Review’s “Women in Antitrust” 2021

Ms. Miller focuses her practice in antitrust litigation and complex commercial litigation disputes.

A legal perspective on DDO

Simply by publishing TMDs to the Iress Blockchain, you automatically meet your first regulatory obligation, and at no cost.

Bedell Cristin’s Private Client team maintains Legal 500 tier 1 ranking in Jersey

This accolade is great news, not only for the Private Client team in Jersey but also for the global team that’s grown significantly over the last 18 months with several senior appointments.

Non-financial misconduct and whistleblowing: impact of the amended ESMA/EBA guidelines (podcast)

In this podcast episode we discuss the impact on the regulation of non-financial misconduct of recent proposed amendments to joint ESMA/EBA guidelines.

Giambrone & Partners' banking and financial fraud team has won a significant Battle for Jurisdiction in a six-figure Investment Scheme Case

The jurisdiction our banking and financial lawyers recommended is that of England and Wales.

Viberts recognised in latest Legal 500 UK 2022 rankings

The Legal 500 is one of the most highly regarded directories, compiling rankings and commentary based on feedback from peers and clients, backed up by independent research.

Back on the right course: Privy Council rules on The Siskina

The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal had overturned Black Swan in 2020, in reliance on the The Siskina, finding that absent a substantive cause of action issued in the BVI, there was no jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief in aid of foreign proceeding

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