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A&O Shearman advises on six high yield deals in first week post-merger

Strong market technicals, driven by built-up demand and limited new money supply, pushed spreads down, with several deals pricing inside initial price talk.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises The Ardonagh Group on A$2.43 billion acquisition of PSC Insurance Group Limited

Ardonagh operates a number of businesses across a network of more than 200 locations, with a combined workforce of more than 10,000 people.

Case update: Winding up a Jersey company on just and equitable grounds

A winding up on J&E grounds is a procedure that is used to end the life of a company

Eversheds Sutherland advises National Grid on formation of its Great Grid Partnership

Great Grid Partnership will support delivery of the multi-billion pound Great Grid Upgrade infrastructure programme connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030

Privacy and legal compliance crucial for Australian businesses adopting generative AI tools

Businesses seeking to adopt generative AI tools need to be aware of, and navigate, legal risks – including around privacy.

Conyers Advises FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Connection with a Sale and Leaseback with LATAM Airlines

Director Jason Piney, and Associates Jacari Brimmer-Landy and Nicole Yearwood of Conyers’ Bermuda office advised on the matter, working alongside Gibson Dunn.

Walkers' global asset finance team advised on several award winning deals throughout 2023

These awards demonstrate the innovative and market leading deals entrusted to the Walkers team by their clients.

Schemes of Arrangement in the British Virgin Islands: Third-Party Rights

Contrary to the Group's expectations, Tristan alleged that the Republic of Kazakhstan expropriated the Guarantors' rights and interests under contracts that they had for exploiting oilfields in the west of the country.

Australian ruling finds direct employees take priority over contractors for redeployment

Employers that are undertaking restructures or redundancies, and engage contractors or consultants, must now consider and be able to prove that it would not have been reasonable to remove contractors and prioritise redeploying employees.

The REIT Connect – A new pathway for investors, sponsors and developers to unlock the full potential of REITs

Withers' growing Boston team moves to new location

The firm has also broadened the range of services offered in Boston, with attorneys now covering life sciences and pharma, intellectual property, venture capital, corporate, dispute resolution, and tax controversy matters.

Additional building safety issues should be considered when adopting JCT D&B contract 2024

The building regulations now require the client to appoint a principal contractor and/or principal designer, and to meet specified competence requirements.

Shoosmiths' continued support for the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance

The Emerging Talent team created best practice guidance for use in the firm by anyone who is hosting a careers event or attending a law fair.

Appleby Partners With Skyport In '100 Cedar Trees' Bermuda Project

The ‘100 Cedar Trees’ planting project was envisioned by Appleby, as a way to give back to Bermuda and to serve as a token of its commitment and contribution to help improve the island’s environment.

The Collas Crill guide to: Winding up a Jersey company on just and equitable grounds

This guide looks at the key things you need to know about winding up a company on just and equitable grounds.

US Embassy in Lisbon to begin processing E-1/E-2 visa applications for Portuguese citizens

Applicants must schedule an interview appointment at the embassy and submit an application prepared according to the embassy's requirements in advance.

Protecting children and disinformation in Ofcom’s sights

Ofcom is obliged, under the Act, to prepare codes of practice to help in-scope providers meet their duties.

Hogan Lovells represents Equinor in investment in Standard Lithium Ltd.

Equinor will make milestone payments of up to US$70 million in aggregate to Standard Lithium if a final investment decision is taken.

Hogan Lovells wins top honors in four categories at the IFLR Africa Awards

The IFLR Awards showcases the exceptional accomplishments and valuable contributions within the legal and finance sectors.

Latham & Watkins Advises on Financing for Osaic’s Completed Acquisition of Lincoln Wealth

Firm represents the lenders supporting the acquisition.

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