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Appleby lawyers in Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey recognised in IFLR1000 2024 rankings

Appleby continues to be the only offshore law firm with a presence in all three Crown Dependencies.

Latham Advises 2U in Its Emergence From Bankruptcy

Restructuring & Special Situations Practice partners lead multidisciplinary team in advising the educational technology company.

White & Case advises on Santander Bank Polska’s PLN 2.463 billion share sale

The transaction, valued at PLN 2.463 billion (€575 million), represents 5.2 percent of Santander Bank Polska's existing share capital.

Illumina/Grail: EU Court overturns approach to “killer acquisitions”

The Court based itself on issues of high principle, as well as a meticulous examination of the text and history of the EU’s Merger Regulation.

Kirkland Advises Altas Partners on Strategic Partnership with Sedgwick

The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Keri Schick Norton, Michael Weisser, Aidan Murphy and Shawn OHargan.

Sidley Represents Mastercard in Its US$2.65 Billion Acquisition of Recorded Future

The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2025, subject to regulatory review and customary closing conditions.

Dentons advises Pliant on formation of strategic partnership with Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank

The new collaboration strengthens Pliant’s financial position, increasing its total capacity for providing credit lines to a total of €200 million.

Focus on: the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012

The 2012 Law also deals with non-security assignments of “receivables” as defined, but these are outside the scope of this note.

Dentons advises UK Government on establishment of National Energy System Operator Ltd

The Dentons team was led by Energy Partner Christopher McGee-Osborne.

The Republic of Indonesia turns to A&O Shearman for guidance on its SEC-registered dual-currency bond offering

The Republic plans to use the net proceeds from the sale of the 2034 and 2054 Bonds for general government purposes.

Financial Times names Freshfields as most innovative lawyers for deals and financing, regulatory solutions, and pro bono in Europe

Freshfields won in the category of deals and financing.

Carey Olsen advises FitzWalter Capital on launch of ~US$1.4 billion fund

The firm provides capital and capability, supporting management teams

Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Growth in Latin America with São Paulo Office Opening

Greenberg Traurig’s Brazil Practice acts as foreign legal consultants under U.S. law and does not practice Brazilian law, per local regulation.

Cinven to acquire a 50% interest in Policy Expert from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

Cinven’ Strategic Financials Fund (SFF) were advised by the integrated team at A&O Shearman.

International Funds Legal Update | 9 September 2024

The regulator has also updated its information relating to use of sustainability labels.

Two Ogier rising stars recognised as 2024 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders

The annual list by eprivateclient recognises, introduces, and promotes outstanding professionals and talent based in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies.

EU state aid enforcement could change after Apple ruling

The Commission had concluded that Apple had received illegal tax benefits from the Irish government between 2003 and 2014 in breach of EU state aid rules.

Walkers to be headline partner at HFM European Operational Leaders Summit 2024

In April, Walkers were delighted to be named Best Offshore Law Firm at the With Intelligence HFM European Services Awards.

Walkers strengthens Dubai office with partner relocation

Murray brings a wealth of experience from his 10 years practicing in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following several years at a leading civil fraud litigation firm in London.

Hogan Lovells advises BPER Banca

The covered bonds are intended for institutional investors and secured by a 100% residential mortgage portfolio.

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