10/14/2021
Guernsey's Revision of Laws is about to come into force
The long-running Revision of Laws project (Revision of Laws) is about to reach its culmination. O
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10/14/2021
New director resignation laws preventing illegal phoenixing have commenced
ASIC’s media release states that the new measures will assist in detecting, deterring and disrupting illegal phoenix activity by preventing directors from backdating their resignations or leaving a company with no directors.
10/14/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Chilean Issuer, AME and EDF on Innovative US$980 Million Portfolio Financing
A multi-disciplinary team from the firm’s Project Development & Finance, Latin America, Tax, and Credit Derivatives practices advises on the largest non-recourse transaction in Chile to date in 2021.
10/14/2021
Regulatory Squid Game? The stretched tentacles of UK merger control reform
The General Consultation proposes both jurisdictional and procedural amends that would apply to all firms across the economy.
10/14/2021
Macfarlanes advises Alchemy on $90m investment in Apollo Group Holdings Limited
The Macfarlanes team was led by corporate and M&A partner Alex Green with assistance from tax partner James McCredie and financial services partner Andrew Henderson.
10/14/2021
DLA Piper recognized as a top litigation firm, named a Powerhouse firm for class action and cybersecurity litigation by BTI Consulting Group
DLA Piper was one of 39 law firms identified as the firms clients “least want to see on the other side of the table in litigation” in the report
10/14/2021
Henry Wickham sworn in as a Notary Public
Henry is a former chair of the STEP Jersey branch and a Legal 500 UK 2021 Key Lawyer.
10/14/2021
Herbert Smith Freehills advises a fund managed by JP Morgan Asset Management in Connection with the Financing of a High-end and Eco-Responsible resort Located in Tignes-Les-Brévières
The 16,500 m2 complex will be built in Tignes-Les-Brévières.
10/14/2021
Macfarlanes advises Finsbury Glover Hering
Macfarlanes worked alongside Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton who advised on US law matters
10/13/2021
Global perspectives: current trends and outlook for the leveraged loan market
With market leading banking and finance lawyers working from nine offices throughout these regions
10/13/2021
Important Bermuda judgment on the role of protectors in offshore trusts
The Court heard submissions on behalf of two branches of beneficiaries of the X Trusts
10/13/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Celsius Network on US$400 Million Investment be Westcap and CDPQ
Cross-border team represents leading global crypto platform in the transaction with a US$3 billion valuation.
10/13/2021
UAE drafts new law on charity fundraising to combat money laundering
The OECD had warned in a report that charities are being used for money laundering and tax evasion.
10/13/2021
Walkers Offers Authorised Representative Services in the BVI
The role of an Authorised Representative is key in the BVI Financial Services Commission’s monitoring and supervision of licensees.
10/13/2021
Harneys advises on US$1.1 billion Latin American SPAC transaction
The Harneys team was led by Partner George Weston with support from Partners Christopher Hall and Greg Boyd, Associates James Kitching and Melissa Thomas, and Paralegal Natalee Christopher.
10/12/2021
Appleby Advises on Establishing a Cayman Islands Reinsurer
Appleby has advised longstanding client, Brookfield, on the establishment of North End Re (Cayman) SPC (North End Re) a Cayman Islands reinsurer licensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.
10/12/2021
Goings Law Firm, LLC Wins $12.5 Million Verdict for Injured Client
After just three hours of deliberations, the jury awarded Mr. Bookman $3.5 million in damages and $9 million in punitive damages.
10/12/2021
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises Airtel Africa
The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by M&A partner and Head of India Corporate Roddy Martin, supported by senior associate Vonetta Dale and associates Meera Thakrar and Mary Hughes.
10/12/2021
Cayman Court clarifies the winding up regime applicable to exempted limited partnerships
ELPs are a popular choice for investment fund and private equity structures in the Cayman Islands and the judgment provides important clarification on the rights and remedies of investors and creditors alike
10/12/2021
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."