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Whistleblowing protections in the UAE

The UAE Penal Code imposes positive obligations on all persons to report crime.

Block.one pays US$27.5 million to settle class-action lawsuit

They argued that token investors did not receive any of the profits from these investments, which instead went to Block.one’s executives and equity owners.

Case Provides Clarity - Reflective Loss forms part of Guernsey Law

During its years as sole trustee of the Trust, the Defendant provided corporate services, including directors, to the underlying companies within the joint venture structure.

Andersen Global Extends Coverage With Law Firm in Antigua and Barbuda

The firm’s capabilities include intellectual property, civil litigation, company formation and business set up, commercial law, banking and real estate.

Ashurst advises FinClear Holdings

The transaction is a key step in FinClear's plan to enhance its service offering to larger stockbrokers, a key target market within its already diverse client base that includes financial planners, stockbrokers and wealth managers, wealth platforms,

Baker McKenzie advises Equinix

The Baker McKenzie team worked closely with Equinix's internal legal team led by Andrew Sterneberg, supported by Truda Agostino for real estate.

How Sacred is the Right to be Heard in Arbitration?

The Singapore Courts might also have been expected to place more emphasis on the buyer’s refusal to comply with procedural directions, including the direction to submit written witness statements.

Italian heiress Princess Camilla de Bourbon has five weeks to pay £1.83m in family trust row

She has so far paid five instalments totalling £166,666.65 and must now pay the balance by July 15 or face the threat of jail.

Conyers Launches ‘Green’ Partnership with Non-profit Green VI

The firm simultaneously launched its comprehensive office recycling programme, which alongside existing composting efforts will help reduce its carbon footprint.

Mourant Vlog Series - IBOR rates changes: important considerations for Trustees and Directors

This is a part of a series of practical vlogs in which we will examine areas of law and practice that frequently arise for our clients.

How to Divorce Like a Billionaire

The divorce petition signed by both Bill and Melinda filed in the King County Superior Court in Seattle described their marriage as "irretrievably broken".

A foreign helping hand: US and Hong Kong discovery in support of Cayman Islands litigation

The principles applied by Justice Kawaley in granting the application included that the request must not be a fishing expedition and that the documents sought must be directly material to matters in issue in the proceedings.

Clyde & Co named International Law Firm of the Year in the Middle East

Global law firm Clyde & Co was named 'International Law Firm of the Year' for the second year in a row at the prestigious Legal Week Middle East Legal Awards 2021.

New body created to tackle financial crime in Guernsey

The creation of the EFCB was an opportunity identified by the Committee to strengthen Guernsey's approach to tackling financial crime, and deal with the threats and risks faced by Guernsey as an international financial centre.

The future of Guernsey commercial property in a virulent world

Workspaces will have to become smarter, more flexible and be able to change with little time and cost depending on the circumstances.

Clarifications regarding the application of MiFiD to Luxembourg IFMs

This CSSF FAQ aims at clarifying under what circumstances and to what extent MiFID applies to IFMs

Clifford Chance advised the banks on the financing of the takeover of Moventum by ProService Finteco

Their takeover of Moventum marks the beginning of ProService's expansion to foreign markets.

Global law firm Advises Intesa Sanpaolo

The White & Case team which advised on the transactions comprised partners Michael Immordino (London & Milan) and Ferigo Foscari (Milan)

Latham & Watkins Advises Wallbox

A global deal team advises on the transaction that will make Wallbox a publicly traded company.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Worley on issue of Sustainability-Linked bond

This successful debut issue in the European debt capital markets aligns Worley’s financing with our sustainability strategy and achieves an extension of our long-term debt maturity profile.

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