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Latham & Watkins Advises Platform Partners on Investment in Alliance Strategies Inc.

Texas-based private equity team represented the investment firm on deal with international recruitment platform.

Freshfields Represents IP3 in Creation of New Infrastructure Investment Coalition in the Indo-Pacific Region

The coalition aims to accelerate infrastructure investments in the emerging market partner economies of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Bird & Bird advises Peel Hunt LLP on a secondary fundraising by Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Its mission is to bring the promise of immuno-therapy to a broader population by uncovering novel ways to control and harness the power of the immune system.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises City Developments LTD (CDL) on its €240 million acquisition of the Hilton Paris Opéra hotel

Located in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement on rue Saint-Lazare, the Hilton Paris Opéra was designed by the renowned French architect Juste Lisch.

Separation in Singapore and Hong Kong – When are assets no longer regarded as matrimonial?

While it offers a less contentious path to divorce, it raises important questions about the treatment of assets acquired during the separation period.

Maples Group Advises ifeel on its US$20 Million Series B Investment Round

Ifeel is a leading European mental health solution for the enterprise and insurance world.

Hogan Lovells advises Waste Management Inc on its $7.2 billion take-private acquisition of Stericyle Inc

WM intends to finance the transaction using a combination of bank debt and senior notes.

Dentons backs Lawscot Foundation’s mission with new sponsorship

The firm will also provide non-monetary assistance including mentoring and career development opportunities.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update June 2024

The Commission's overall position is to encourage the use of technology which enhances services to investors and increases efficiency and effectiveness of operations within the Bailiwick

Dr Craig Wright is not Bitcoin creator, but legal threat to Bitcoin developers remains

He also launched passing-off claims against crypto exchanges for using the term ‘Bitcoin’, for example against Kraken and Coinbase.

Linklaters advises on the SGD 2.5bn green bond issuance

Linklaters has established a market-leading reputation in the Asia capital markets

Clifford Chance advises HOCHTIEF

HOCHTIEF intends to use the net proceeds of the issue for general corporate purposes including refinancing of financial liabilities.

Carey Olsen trio named amongst eprivateclient's Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders

The NextGen Leaders list recognises outstanding legal and finance professionals based in the Crown Dependencies with up to 20 years of industry experience in the private client advisory sector.

Navigating Guernsey's consent regime

The filing of a SAR with the FIU is an administrative step by which a reporting institution proactively flags its concern about a client or where the client's assets have come from.

Seramount Names Crowell One of The Top Five Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity

This recognition fuels our resolve to not only celebrate how far we have come, but also critically reflect on the journey ahead.

Husch Blackwell Recognized Among Top 25 "Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity" by Seramount

This recognition highlights firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers and lawyers from underrepresented groups.

Businesses looking to use AI systems must consider data privacy risks

The uncertainty around the acquisition of data is especially evident in the widely adopted generative AI system, ChatGPT.

Singapore ruling underscores need to consider provisions against inadvertent finality of arbitral awards

The court ruled that a conditional award can be seen as a final award if it disposes of all outstanding claims in the arbitration and if the court enforcing the decision is able to assess that the conditions in the arbitral award have been met.

Matheson Advises Mytilineos in Relation to Corporate PPAs

The Matheson team was led by Owen Collins, Senior Associate, who was assisted by Jessica Branigan, Senior Associate and Alison O’Brien, Solicitor.

Dentons Rodyk wins four awards at the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2024

Edmund, who heads the firm’s Tax, Trusts and Family Office practice, said: “Receiving this Lifetime Achievement Award is truly an honour.

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