08/29/2024
Dutch competition authority to take action against fake review sellers
Due to this change in law, the ACM can now impose fines of up to €900,000 on both online shops using fake reviews, and fake review writers.
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08/29/2024
Banks in the Netherlands allowed to cooperate in developing ESG reporting standards
Banks are increasingly obliged to report about the sustainability of their investments, including under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
08/29/2024
The impact of the new EU mass actions directive across Europe
The growth of mass actions presents increased challenges and risks for businesses, particularly those which provide services or goods to consumers.
08/29/2024
Singapore Convention Week: The significance of cross border mediation in sustainability and climate change disputes
In this article, we consider the significance of cross border mediation in resolving disputes relating to climate change and sustainability.
08/28/2024
Appleby announces upcoming launch of Appleby Global Services (Shanghai)
Following its launch, the Appleby Group will be the only integrated offshore law firm and fiduciary business in Mainland China and so offer a unique service to its clients.
08/28/2024
Ogier Hong Kong assists in the de-SPAC transaction between Tristar Acquisition I Corp and Helport Limited
The transaction involved a statutory merger in the BVI and a statutory merger in the Cayman Islands.
08/28/2024
Maples Group Luxembourg Advises BaxEnergy on its €28 Million Sale to Yokogawa Electric
The transaction closed in June2024 for a price of circa €28 million.
08/28/2024
Appleby announces upcoming launch of Appleby Global Services (Shanghai)
Following its launch, the Appleby Group will be the only integrated offshore law firm and fiduciary business in Mainland China and so offer a unique service to its clients.
08/28/2024
Ogier’s Hong Kong dispute resolution experts named industry leaders in Asia
Asian Legal Business highlights the achievements of dispute resolution practitioners at offshore law firms.
08/28/2024
The sanctions regime in the British Virgin Islands
This will demonstrate effective implementation of controls and reduce the risk of any breach, leading to potential enforcement action and penalties.
08/28/2024
Latham Advises on Financing for Apollo’s Acquisition of Evri
London team represents arrangers on the transaction to acquire one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery companies.
08/28/2024
Freshfields advises Pandox AB on UK acquisition of three aparthotels in central London for £230 million
The acquisition is financed by available cash funds and a new green bank loan.
08/28/2024
Allens advises Campus Living Villages on new student accommodation financing
Allens is a market leader in the student accommodation sector, having advised both sponsors and financiers on numerous projects across all states and territories in Australia over 20 years.
08/28/2024
Irish court decision demonstrates standards expected when handling employee personal data
McCabe later attended a disciplinary hearing and was summarily dismissed.
08/27/2024
Herbert Smith Freehills energy team advises Firm Power and Terrain Solar on acquisition by AGL Energy
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Firm Power and Terrain Solar on its battery and solar acquisition by AGL Energy
08/27/2024
Citi and BMO look to A&O Shearman to advise on AIIB’s inaugural issuance on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure platform
The A&O Shearman team advising the Joint Lead Managers was led from London by capital markets partner Peter Crossan alongside senior associate Michael Hossack and associate Lachlan Hopwood
08/27/2024
Herbert Smith Freehills energy team advises Firm Power and Terrain Solar on acquisition by AGL Energy
HSFs energy partner, Peter Davis, said the $250 million acquisition is the biggest battery storage investment by AGL Energy to date.
08/27/2024
Hogan Lovells advises ExxonMobil on joint divestment of Southern North Sea assets
The transactions are expected to close in 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
08/27/2024
KWM advises Ant digital technologies on inaugural cross-border Tokenised financing transaction
KWM provided support on all stages of the transaction, with a particular focus on the digital assets-related aspects as well as the innovative cross-border financing structure.
08/23/2024
Carey Olsen advises Paratus Energy Services on the issuance of a US$500 million senior secured bond
This transaction marks one of the largest bond issuances in the Nordic bond market in recent years and was significantly oversubscribed, reflecting robust investor confidence and strong market demand.