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Ruling highlights intricacies of enforcing mainland China judgements in Hong Kong SAR

The decision handed down in the case will be applicable to similarly disputed issues under the new regime.

Patent judgments highlight ramifications of Covid vaccine pledges

This is a high profile action, with parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions including Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and the US, and before the EPO.

Labour's non-dom update

The Government confirms that they will not introduce the one-year 50% reduction in income tax on foreign income for non-doms exiting the remittance basis that they had objected to in opposition.

Real Estate Finance team advises Veld Capital and Maya Capital on £45.7 million loan to fund the development of a new hotel in central London

The loan from OakNorth will provide capital to refinance existing debt, part-fund the development costs and working capital for the initial opening months of the hotel.

Dechert Advises on Concentra’s Initial Public Offering

Select Medical is a leading operator of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States.

Corporate Counsel Honors Morgan Lewis Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion Malaika Lindo as “Ally of the Year”

These awards honor the trailblazers, advocates, and leaders who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to advancing equality in the legal profession.

Charles Russell Speechlys is acting as UK counsel for Hibbett, Inc.

Hibbett’s 1,169 stores located in 36 US states will help JD Sports to achieve their mission

Hogan Lovells advises Pantheon as lead investor on €450m SMBC-seeded credit fund

The fund vehicle is seeded by a strip of SMBC’s investments in high-quality performing loans held on its balance sheet and also contains a primary capital commitment.

A&O Shearman advises CVC on financing for extending its partnership with Multiversity

The business has also made significant investments in academic quality, student journey, and managerial talent, transitioning from a family-owned company to a professionalised corporate operator

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Air Products Qudra (APQ)

Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to standard closing conditions, both Aramco and APQ will hold an equal 50% stake in BHIG.

UPC medtech decisions offer insight into court process for preliminary measures

The decisions also highlight the processes for other provisional measures regarding possible patent infringements, experts in European patent litigation have said.

Freshfields Guides JD Sports to the Closing of Its Acquisition of Hibbett

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed partner Aaron White as head of tech, media and telecoms (TMT) in Asia from 1 August 2024.

Clifford Chance reports record global revenue and profit growth

Continued investment drives surge in US revenue growth

White & Case advises Hyundai Capital Bank Europe on €700 million auto loan securitisation

The bearer bonds have a total nominal value of €700 million and are secured by auto loan receivables originated by Hyundai Capital Bank Europe.

Maples Group Advises Chenqi Technology's HK$1.3 Billion Hong Kong IPO

The offering, which closed on 10 July 2024, raised a gross proceed of approximately HK$1.3 billion.

Hogan Lovells advises Metro Bank PLC on sale of £2.5bn Residential Mortgage Portfolio to NatWest Group PLC

The sale of the Portfolio is in line with Metro Bank's strategy to reposition its balance sheet and enhance risk-adjusted returns on capital.

Bird & Bird advises World of Women on its transaction to join the Tezos ecosystem

The Bird & Bird team was led by Corporate partner Adam Meisels and Corporate senior associate Will Holder

Vietnam’s new direct electricity trading decree will boost renewables investment

Renewable energy sources considered eligible for the sale and purchase of electricity via private transmission lines include solar

Irish data protection commission highlights GDPR risks in developing and using AI

The guidance provides a high level, easy to follow summary of AI tools in the market and outlines the risks and considerations in using AI for individuals, organisations and product designers, developers and providers.

Cybersecurity is “major threat” for financial services firms, according to new Mayer Brown study

The Next Organization, a global survey of 197 leaders from the financial services sector, identifies cybersecurity as a key factor in building an organization fit for the future.

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