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Australia’s new anti-foreign bribery regime – government publishes important guidance

The guidance provides six key principles setting out steps corporations can take to ensure that their anti-bribery controls are “adequate”.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sumitomo Corporation on strategic partnership with BIA Group

The agreement includes a minority investment by Sumitomo Corporation in BIA Group and will enhance the company's exposure to BIA Group's distribution networks in Europe and Africa.

Hong Kong SAR consultation on AI technology copyright a ‘positive step’

It follows the implementation of the Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 last year which introduced stricter copyright regulation of Hong Kong SAR’s digital environment more broadly.

Appleby Platinum sponsors of the INSOL International Channel Islands Seminar

INSOL International is a world-wide federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers who specialise in turnaround and insolvency.

Freshfields advises Lloyd’s Register on its acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group

OTG is a leading trusted provider of human capital management and operational software dedicated to the global maritime industry.

DPA issues Uber €290 million fine for GDPR data transfer breach

The case was initiated by 170 complaints filed by French Uber drivers.

Carey Olsen advises Tapir Holdings Ltd. on acquisition of shares in Rendeavour Holding Limited

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited advised Tapir on all Bermuda law aspects of the Acquisition

Guernsey's corporate insolvency regime

These statutory measures are only applicable to companies and protected cell companies.

Buyer beware! Defects and misrepresentation in property sales

The "tout tel clause" seeks to remove the seller's liability to the buyer for any defects in the property.

Aojie Assists WORK Medical Technology Group LTD to Complete its Listing on Nasdaq

The Ogier team providing Cayman Islands legal advice on this project was led by partner Bradley Kruger, with support from senior associate Laura O'Byrne and associate Mike Azarnikow.

Dentons Hong Kong advised notable Hong Kong fund managers on various Hong Kong OFC Hedge Funds formation

Sino Financial Asset Management Limited (SFC CE Number: BRS975) is a financial institution that is licensed under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide asset management services.

Dentons Hong Kong advised notable Hong Kong fund managers on various Hong Kong OFC Hedge Funds formation

Sino Financial Asset Management Limited (SFC CE Number: BRS975) is a financial institution that is licensed under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide asset management services.

Key takeaways: Monetizing distressed assets in Hong Kong

The discussion, led by Justin Yip (Singapore), Gary Leung (Hong Kong), and Lam Zhen Yu (Singapore), provided valuable insights for restructuring and insolvency practitioners.

Robust due diligence essential to reducing risks of breaching Russian sanctions

A challenge for businesses is that individuals and organisations subject to sanctions remain eager to keep a foothold in the UK, to trade with UK counterparties or to access UK investments.

Hogan Lovells advises Committed Advisors on Equip Capital’s €306m continuation fund to acquire Rush and iteam

The cross-practice Hogan Lovells team that represented Committed Advisors was led by Co-head of our Secondaries practice, Ed Harris

Herbert Smith Freehills leads financing for major student accommodation expansion at Griffith University

Herbert Smith Freehills advises the lenders for the financing of Stage 2 of the Student Accommodation at Australia’s Griffith University

A&O Shearman advises AirAsia on the issue of USD443m Revenue Bonds

The Revenue Bonds comprise USD243m Tranche A Bonds and USD200m Tranche B Bonds.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises SAS on Chapter 11 restructuring

The London team was led by Norton Rose Fulbright partner Owen Mulholland and counsel Louise Auty, with support from partners Will Alete and Charlotte Winter.

Carey Olsen advises USA Rare Earth on its US$870 million business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II

The proposed transaction values USARE at a pro-forma enterprise value of US$870 million and includes an initial circa US$35 million PIPE investment,

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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