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Ogier's Real Estate Finance team in Jersey advise Cheyne Capital on its joint venture acquisition of 65 Fleet Street

Working with lead counsel DLA Piper, Ogier advised on the real estate financing and corporate aspects

South African court clarifies what may be a corrupt offer

The case involves former South African State Security Minister Bongani Bongo, who was previously charged for alleged corruption.

Maples Group Advises Hong Kong Investment Manager Relating to Inaugural Fund

The team provided Cayman Islands legal support to Torito and worked closely with other counterparties to Torito to ensure a successful and timely launch of the Fund.

Clifford Chance advises on the equity bridge financing for the largest transmission assets awarded in Peru

The Clifford Chance team advising on the deal comprised counsel Alberto Haito and associates David Rondon and Paula Ferreira.

Holland & Knight Represents Underwriters in $225 Million Subordinated Notes Offering by Provident Financial Services

The notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.

Jersey court rescues a charitable trust mixed with private purpose (In Re Estate of Constantin Mattas)

The court's decision arose in the context of proceedings to determine whether the ultimate disposal of a testator's residuary personal estate was valid, or whether there was, in fact, a partial intestacy.

Dentons advises on PLN 1.57 billion financing for American Heart of Poland

It provides term facilities for the refinancing of existing debt, capex and acquisition facilities for the continued growth and development of AHP Group

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Zhaojin on its successful takeover bid for ASX-listed gold miner Tietto Minerals, valuing the company at A$733 million

Tietto’s mining operations are located in Cote d’Ivoire in Africa.

A look at Carey Olsen and their prominent position in the offshore trusts and private client space

He also discusses how Carey Olsen stays competitive and where the firm sees itself in the wealth management landscape in five years' time.

Two London Partners Named to Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers List

Farah O’Brien recognized and David Walker listed again in Private Equity News’ annual list of top PE lawyers in Europe.

Dentons advises Kuwait International Bank on its US$300 million Tier 1 capital sukuk issuance

The Tier 1 capital sukuk was issued by KIB Tier 1 Sukuk 2 Ltd, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) issuer incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

Fair treatment of expert evidence: Tui UK Ltd (respondent) V Griffiths (appellant)

Before the trial judge the issue of causation was dealt with by the only expert who gave an uncontroverted expert report and opined that Mr Griffiths illness had been caused by the food and drink consumed at the hotel.

The importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution – Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

It is already well established that an unreasonable refusal to engage in ADR may have costly consequences.

Pensions risk transfer: options for dealing with illiquid assets

Illiquid assets are assets that cannot be quickly realised in cash.

Linklaters Italy ESG GEMS - April 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our ESG GEMS.

A key step to net zero in WA – landmark legislation establishes a CCS regulatory regime

Parliament passes the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (WA)

White & Case advises Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley on financing for SES’s US$3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat

SES is a leading provider of secure satellite and ground communications solutions, publicly listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris.

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

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