05/19/2022
Privy Council Decision on Directors Duties and Concurrent Findings of Fact
By its judgment, the Board provides welcome clarity on the law concerning directors' duties and on appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below.
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05/19/2022
Noteworthy work, practice & regional news
K&L gates advises ablemarle corporation on $1.7 billion senior notes offering
05/19/2022
Dentons makes triple partner hire in Dublin
They bring a wealth of experience to the firm, and even more clout and dynamism to a team that has quickly established Dentons as the busiest international firm in the Irish market.
05/19/2022
Hogan Lovells continues strong showing in Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Asia-Pacific
The awards highlight the best in innovation in the legal profession by individual lawyers, practice groups, and firms.
05/19/2022
Jones Day's Karen Hewitt recognized on list of Top Women Lawyers in California
This is the eighth time Ms. Hewitt has been honored on the list of "Top Women Lawyers in California.
05/19/2022
PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud
05/19/2022
Ogier advises Joint Lead Managers in £500 million States of Jersey bond issuance
The 2.875% bonds, which are due 2052, have been listed on The International Stock Exchange and are the States' first bond issuance since 2014.
05/19/2022
Carey Olsen advises Brazilian startup
The Carey Olsen team advising Tractian on the Cayman law aspects of the Series A was led by partner Alistair Russell
05/19/2022
Associate shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards 2022
Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey's finance industry, celebrating their successes and achievements.
05/18/2022
Russia proposes new law to seize control over the assets of foreign companies
While the draft law’s intention appears to be to include only organisations where the termination or disruption of activities could adversely affect the economic, social, humanitarian and environmental sectors in Russia.
05/18/2022
Carey Olsen shortlisted in the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2022
The awards look to celebrate the achievements of firms and individuals over the past 12 months by recognising outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.
05/18/2022
Carey Olsen advises Stoneway Capital Ltd on successful sale of its business and restructuring under Chapter 11 and CBCA plans
The Chapter 11 Plan and the CBCA Plan (together, the Plans) of Stoneway and its affiliated debtors-in-possession went effective on 17 May 2022.
05/18/2022
New enhancements to the Jersey Limited Partnerships Law
The dissolution of the LP takes effect upon the registration of the cancellation of the registration of the LP by the Registrar.
05/18/2022
Transfer of property in a divorce settlement in Hong Kong
There is a misunderstanding that no stamp duty is chargeable on a property transfer pursuant to a divorce order granted by the Family Court of Hong Kong.
05/17/2022
An overview of the types and uses of Guernsey law trusts
The trust relationship is generally intended for the safekeeping, management and eventual disposal of property, but a trust can last indefinitely if required.
05/17/2022
Kirkland Adds Leading Registered Funds and BDC Team
Nicole Runyan, William Tuttle and Brad Green lead team with focus on products for high net worth and retail investors.
05/17/2022
Preston Legal strengthens estate planning and capacity practice
Both Clare and Sarah have also worked at other well-established offshore firms.
05/17/2022
Latham & Watkins Advises Carlyly in US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Mantech
Multidisciplinary team represents Carlyle in acquisition of mission-focused technology solutions and services provider for US defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
05/17/2022
Carey Olsen wins equity deal of the year at IFLR Europe Awards
The awards showcase the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams and recognise their work on the most legally innovative and ground-breaking cross-border deals over the past year.
05/17/2022
Linklaters advises commercial banks and the EIB
This financing, which closed in November 2021, marks the first time commercial lenders take limited-recourse construction risk on a floating offshore wind asset (worldwide first).