04/01/2022
MOrsel: A Zero-Sum Game? Exclusivity and Employee Status in Jersey
This seemingly simple provision gives rise to a number of observations, starting with the definition given of a zero hours contract.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/31/2022
Mayer Brown recognized at P3 Bulletin’s P3 Awards 2021
According to P3 Bulletin, the firm was recognized for its “diverse and trend setting series of project roles, as well as its excellent examples of keeping projects on track through the adversity of the pandemic, demonstrating high levels of partners
03/29/2022
Dechert Survey: Developments in Securities Fraud Class Actions Against U.S. Life Sciences Companies
Filings against life sciences companies in 2021 represented a 17.5 percent decrease from the previous year, but a 19.4 percent increase from five years prior.
03/29/2022
Today and beyond: The next generation challenges the status quo of family business
While only 28% of NextGens are currently leading sustainability efforts, 72% expect to do so in the future.
03/29/2022
American Lawyer Names Private Equity Head Mark Thierfelder “Dealmaker of the Year”
The complex transaction was structured as a multi-investor “club” deal, in which GIC formed part of an investment group alongside H&F, Blackstone and Carlyle.
03/28/2022
Kirkland Named to “The 2022 Global Outsourcing 100”
Kirkland’s outsourcing lawyers take an active role with the IAOP
03/28/2022
Baker McKenzie Tops Brand Index in Mainland Europe and Asia Pacific, Sees Big Jump in US
The strong showing marks a pivotal year for the global firm
03/28/2022
Baker McKenzie earns top awards in Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2022
“Saudi Arabia Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year” – Legal Advisors Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners in association with Baker & McKenzie Limited
03/25/2022
Russian Inheritance Battle Reaches Switzerland
The whole thing has unraveled into this veritable War of the Roses that the boulevard press has followed closely.
03/25/2022
Tory minister names and shames two more City law firms that worked for Russian oligarchs
Cleverly’s comments come after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the government’s efforts to sanction oligarchs had been hindered by legal threats.
03/24/2022
Rishi Sunak's UK Spring Statement
The big question before the statement was whether the Chancellor would roll-back the new Health and Social Care levy announced last year.
03/23/2022
New Report Reviews Impact of UK Payments Regulation
The report, from UK Finance, The Payments Association, and Latham & Watkins, urges fresh thinking about regulating payments in the growing digital economy.
03/22/2022
How is German Foreign Investment working in practice?
Germany’s foreign investment screening regime is well established and has been in force for more than 12 years.
03/22/2022
Taking Stock: Global Private Equity Perspectives
The private equity industry powered through 2021, setting record highs in terms of buy-out activity and fund raising.
03/21/2022
How to improve the EU’s AML Package on beneficial ownership registration
This report contains the Tax Justice Network’s proposed amendments to improve the EU’s draft Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Package with regard to beneficial ownership registration.
03/21/2022
Chambers Global 2022 ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers
lawyers truly working together as a well-oiled machine, putting their brilliant minds at work for their client
03/20/2022
Conflicts Of Interest And Controversial Clients: Henley & Partners’ Caribbean Business
That responsibility ultimately lies with governments, she said, but firms operating these programs like Henley & Partners should be obliged to follow anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws.
03/18/2022
Harneys wins Deal of the Year
The Banking & Finance team at Harneys has decades of experience advising on BVI legal issues
03/18/2022
A unique time for deal making
Deal terms have bounced back from the impact of the initial uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/18/2022
Hong Kong Partner Named 2022 Rising Star By China Business Law Journal
Donovan earned recognition for his innovation and technical proficiency in complex, cross-border data privacy and cybersecurity matters.