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Dentons LuatViet recognized among Vietnam’s top M&A firms by Asian Legal Business

The rankings, which span the period from August 2023 to July 2024, are based on a comprehensive research process conducted by Asian Legal Business

Two for two: A&O Shearman advises on another successful restructuring under UAE Bankruptcy Law

RAK Gas is a leading producer of natural gas based in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ogier advises on the first tokenised real estate fund in Hong Kong

Ogier advises on all offshore aspects of these evolving structures

Linklaters advises Norfolk FB Holdings on its increased shareholding in Norwich City FC

The independent shareholders and shareholders of Norwich City approved the requisite resolutions on 23 October 2024.

ADM Capital looks to A&O Shearman to advise on landmark sustainable investment initiative

ACLF has provided financing to PT Bening Big Tree Farms (BTFI)

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. US$525 Million Acquisition of Ironshore Therapeutics Inc.

The transaction, which completed on 3 September 2024, represents a significant advancement in Collegium’s mission

Dentons advises Šiaulių Bankas on its landmark Additional Tier 1 Notes issuance

Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE acted as Sole Lead Manager.

FCA sets out evolving approach to financial sector supervision under consumer duty

As has been set out in the regulator’s most recent strategy and business plan, the FCA is “laser-focused” on reducing and preventing serious harm.

U.S. Department of Commerce Provides More Prescriptive Guidance for Financial Institutions Seeking to Comply with Export Controls

While banks have long been viewed as on the frontlines of sanctions implementation and enforcement, they have traditionally not been a principal tool of export controls implementation.

Carey Olsen Jersey advises RoundShield on its largest fund in history, RS Fund V

Roundshield's diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and family offices from around the world.

Bribery legal challenge highlights need for proper forensic processes when conducting investigations in Africa

The challenge is based on claims that a cache of hacked documents reveals illegal actions by the authorities during Steinmetz’s trial.

Appleby Bermuda advised Cimpress plc in its offering of $525 million aggregate principal through Senior Notes

Cimpress invests in and builds customer-focused, entrepreneurial, print mass-customization businesses for the long term.

Kirkland Advises Wendel on Partnership Agreement and Majority Acquisition of Monroe Capital

The transaction will dramatically expand Wendel’s asset management platform and rebalance its business model towards more recurring cash flows

Polish convenience store group IPO

The IPO is Europe’s fourth largest this year and the largest in Poland since the Allegro IPO in 2020.

Withers tech advises Concretene, pioneers in graphene-enhanced concrete, on their latest funding round

Concretene aims to revolutionise the construction industry with their nanomaterial technology.

Cybersecurity Leader Secureworks to Be Acquired by Sophos

The deal will strengthen the combined company’s cybersecurity offering for small, mid and enterprise customers.

Hogan Lovells advises Provinzial on merger of its life insurers

The joint life insurer will in future operate under the name Provinzial Lebensversicherung AG

ESMA guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms

The obligations under the Guidelines apply to all fund documentation and marketing communications addressed to investors or potential investors for UCITS and AIFs, including when they are set up as EuVECAs, EuSEFs, ELTIFs and MMF.

Cash Sweep Programs Face Increasing Scrutiny from Regulators and Investors

Interest rates can vary greatly across cash sweep programs, particularly in a volatile economic environment.

Hogan Lovells advises 21 Invest on its agreement with BeNiceHolding to acquire a majority stake in TheNiceKitchen

21 Invest was founded and led by Alessandro Benetton with offices in Italy, France and Poland.

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