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Appleby Shortlisted In The Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2024

Appleby has been named a finalist for Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2024.

The Secure Tenancy Affordable Rental (STAR) Scheme

It aims to make available up to 4,000 cost rental homes in the private rental sector to assist eligible households experiencing rent affordability pressures.

Conyers Advises Viking Holdings Ltd on its US$1.77 Billion Upsized Initial Public Offering

The offering is a significant milestone for Viking, and the firm is proud to have played a key role throughout the IPO process.

Shareholders' agreements for BVI and Cayman Islands companies – Key issues you should consider

It will then discuss the key issues you should consider when drafting or reviewing a shareholders' agreement in respect of a British Virgin Islands or a Cayman Islands company.

Why BVI?

The BVIBC Act is based on Delaware law but it has been anglicised to take account of the fact that the BVI is a common law jurisdiction.

Conyers Advises Viking Holdings Ltd on its IPO on NYSE to raise US$1.77 Billion

With US$1.77 billion of shares sold to the market, the offering is the biggest U.S. stock market debut of 2024.

Leading law firm for 11 areas in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024

Hogan Lovells advises Kommunalkredit Austria AG on a bridge facility for a photovoltaic project by PARQ energy

The borrower is a project company wholly owned by PARQ Energy GmbH.

Dentons advises Fortescue and Actis on landmark green hydrogen project in Oman

The team advised on all aspects of the bid and negotiation of the project agreements with HYDROM.

Withers wins application brought against Accenture in discrimination and unfair dismissal claim

Accenture contested the application in a case that has attracted significant press coverage.

Hogan Lovells advises Federated Hermes Private Credit on the financing of the acquisition of CoCoNet AG by EMERAM

The company offers autonomous front-office solutions that enable financial institutions to improve their customer experience without having to change their core banking systems.

Mayer Brown named Best International Law Firm in Vietnam at FinanceAsia Awards 2024

The award reflects the firm's strong commitment to excellence and unparalleled capabilities in Vietnam, advising on some of the most complex cross-border and domestic matters in the market.

Carrying on business in the Cayman Islands

This guide provides an overview of the requirements for, and implications of, obtaining a T&B licence and a LCC licence in order to conduct business in the Cayman Islands.

Walkers' Global Asset Finance team advise on $100 million senior debt facility

The transaction also highlights the continued strength and demand for debt within the aviation sector.

Mishcon de Reya issues claim against Uber on behalf of over 10,500 black cab drivers

Burges Salmon advises UK private bank on the sale of its trust business

We are delighted to have advised a UK private bank client on the sale of its trust business to a specialist trust administration services provider

Bank of England tells firms to test for ‘extreme but plausible’ service disruption

The recommendation was made by Sasha Mills, executive director, financial markets infrastructure, at the Bank of England (BoE).

New London Base for Guernsey Finance

The decision to open an office was made following a lengthy consultation with industry stakeholders and will be used by the Guernsey Finance team to facilitate its busy schedule of meetings.

Ogier advises VMED O2 on Euro 600 million TISE green bond listing

The Ogier team was led by partner Raulin Amy, director of Ogier Corporate Finance Limited, and included partner Oliver Richardson, and counsels Emily Renouf and Lucy Chambers.

Hong Kong | The Dust Settles - The Interplay Between Arbitration Clauses and Winding-Up Petitions

Both appeals raise a common question of law concerning the proper approach when faced with a disputed winding-up petition where the underlying debt is subject to an arbitration clause.

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