08/08/2023
Bird & Bird advises Group14 Technologies on the acquisition of Schmid Silicon
The transaction will also bring Schmid Silicon’s silane factory in Spreetal, Saxony (Schwarze Pumpe) online, to support Group14’s further European expansion.
Legal Advice
08/08/2023
FCA clarifies advice-guidance difference amidst ongoing review
Firms providing either advice or guidance to investors must comply with the new consumer duty.
08/08/2023
Mourant advises on CVC Capital Partners IX, the biggest buyout in fund history by a private equity firm
The fund closed with commitments of €26 billion, exceeding its €25 billion target, making it the biggest buyout fund in history.
08/08/2023
Revisiting 'Quincecare': the Supreme Court in Philipp v Barclays
If the bank has reasonable grounds on which to query the transaction but nonetheless processes the payment, it may be liable to the customer for the resulting loss.
08/08/2023
Renewables investment risk as industry awaits electricity licence exemption clarity
No timeframe has been indicated for when options for reform might be consulted on in more detail.
08/08/2023
Latham Advises GIP and Ascend Telecom on Acquisition of Tower Vision India
Corporate team advises on acquisition of leading Indian telecommunication infrastructure company.
08/08/2023
Bird & Bird assists ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund with its investment into Think Better Group
Think Better Group owns and operates leading consumer brands which focus on delivering a positive sustainable impact in high growth markets.
08/08/2023
Interesting English judgement on the interpretation of limitation of liability clause
Drax argued during the proceedings that one liability cap applied to each of the different types of claims, totalling approximately £31 million.
08/07/2023
Relations with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and investors – update 2023
The fund may also be subject to filing and/or notification requirements in the Cayman Islands and other jurisdictions, depending on the resolutions of the board of directors vis-à- vis the continued operations of the fund.
08/07/2023
The countdown is on! An update on the new Guernsey Discrimination Law
The guidance notes are easily accessible on the Employment and Equal Opportunities Service website and this update is intended to serve as a brief overview of what's addressed and what employers need to be doing to ensure that they are ready.
08/07/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited
This is the largest A-share listing in 2023 so far, and the third-largest listing on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
08/07/2023
Allen & Overy advises on the sale of Cesare Fiorucci by Sigma Alimentos
The Allen & Overy team advising Sigma Alimentos was led by partner Paolo Nastasi, supported by senior associate Chiara De Luca, associate Riccardo Di Laura and trainees Davide Cinefra and Houda Latrech.
08/07/2023
Greenberg Traurig Vice Chair Lori G. Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 Top 10 Women in Litigation List
This is Cohen’s sixth consecutive listing within the “Top 10 Women in Litigation” list.
08/07/2023
Dechert Advises Crown Holdings on Its Acquisition of Helvetia Packaging
The transaction is subject to approval by German anti-trust authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
08/04/2023
Linklaters advises AXA on its acquisition of Laya
It operates as a Managing General Agent with a highly digitalized platform and a strong direct distribution network, which makes Laya the sole point of contact for its customers through their healthcare journey.
08/04/2023
Allen & Overy advises ESR on Hong Kong’s first sustainability-linked loan for a brownfield data centre conversion project
It is the first SLL in Hong Kong for a brownfield data centre project.
08/04/2023
Dentons advises in Biomerics in major acquisition of Precision Concepts Medical
It also supplies sustainable packaging products and processes to consumer goods and health care customers.
08/04/2023
Dentons advises Cornerstone Investment Management on the financing of acquisition of Ecowipes
This is the second ESG transaction completed by Cornerstone Investment Management together with investment firm Kartesia.
08/04/2023
Freshfields advises Mindray on the acquisition of a majority interest in DiaSys
DiaSys is a leading specialist in the development and manufacturing of diagnostic system solutions
08/04/2023
Longfield Solar Farm consent demonstrates good practice for project promoters
This is the third solar DCO to be granted, with Pinsent Masons’ Planning & Environment team acting for the promoter on two of the three projects, including Longfield.