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Impact of Brexit on cross channel business

It is imperative that businesses ensure their workforce have the right to work under the new regime, to avoid delays, fines and even custodial sentences.

Costs dropping but length of proceedings rising in investor-state arbitration

The study showed there has been a steady increase in the length of investor-state proceedings

Hogan Lovells advised EDF in its inaugural €1.25 billion hybrid social bond issue

This hybrid social bond issue is the first benchmark social bond issue by a company in the utility sector.

22 Eversheds Sutherland Practice Areas, 102 Attorneys Named Among Nation’s Best in 2021 Legal 500 United States

This year’s edition saw Eversheds Sutherland earn three new practice rankings in Dispute Resolution

Shoosmiths’ pioneering client and colleague initiatives recognised with two Managing Partners’ Forum Award wins

Shoosmiths’ chairperson, Peter Duff and CEO, Simon Boss, were in attendance and were interviewed live on the virtual stage about the ‘Best Shared Learning’ and ‘Best Operational Continuity’ submissions, respectively.

KB Kookmin Bank, Bosowa Corporindo end legal battle over KB Bukopin

Bosowa Corporindo agreed to cancel all lawsuits and not file any new ones that would undermine the efforts to restore normal operations at KB Bukopin,

Appleby's Hong Kong Office Acts as Cayman Islands Counsel for New Hope Service Holdings Limited

The Appleby team was led by Partner Judy Lee, supported by Legal Manager Minnie Choi.

Dentons advises SPP – distribúcia, a.s.

This has been a great outcome for the company and we are pleased to have been able to assist them on this transaction.

Constructive trusts and immovable property – English High Court grapples with a vexed question of Jersey law

It was common ground between the parties to the English proceedings that that question was a matter of Jersey law

Walkers Advises on Two Korean Asset-backed Securitisation Social Bonds

Social bonds are increasingly becoming more common as businesses and investors increase their focus on ESG mandates.

Law firms: facing the pandemic head on

In the first few precarious months, law firms acted quickly to preserve cash, improving their debtor days, negotiating with banks and cutting partner distributions.

Global law firm advises Solandeo

With more than 9,000 employees and €5.6 billion in sales in 2020, EWE is one of the largest energy providers in Germany.

Financing considerations for take-private transactions in the Cayman Islands

The facility agreement will customarily contain undertakings through which the lenders can control the Scheme Offeror's conduct of the Scheme and monitor and the status and progress of the Scheme.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sonder

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partner and Head of Venture Capital Peter Dunne, Co-Head of Venture Capital Elizabeth Henderson, and solicitors Myra Beal and Raj Mathew, working across the firm’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.

S&C Obtains Dismissal of Securities Claims Against Volkswagen Over European Commission Disclosures

The plaintiffs in the securities action alleged that statements in Volkswagen's annual reports from 2012 through 2016 were false or misleading

Baker McKenzie Advises Joint Venture

The Baker McKenzie team that advised the joint venture was led by Marc Paul, Michelle Heisner, Nate Douglas and Daniel De Deo.

Baker McKenzie advises Raiffeisen Bank

The team advised Raiffeisen Bank Aval on corporate and regulatory matters pertaining to the launch of the project as well as on structuring, drafting and negotiating the project agreements.

EU Preparing Legal Proceedings Against Germany on ECB Verdict

The EU’s Court of Justice last year criticized the ruling by Germany’s constitutional court, which contested its role as the ultimate decision-maker on EU law in the 27-nation bloc.

Eversheds Sutherland advises The University of Manchester

The Eversheds Sutherland team is led by Partner Kuljeet Gill, assisted by a multi-disciplinary team

Norton Rose Fulbright advises on landmark $850m Ethiopian telecoms license

The team was also assisted by its South African offices, led by director Rosalind Lake and associate Priyanka Naidoo

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