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Latham Advises DailyPay in Financing Deals

Multidisciplinary team represents fintech company in US$560 million growth facilities.

Allen & Overy advises Raiffeisenbank on EUR500m sustainable notes issuance

The entire transaction, including the incorporation of the new legal requirements into the transaction documentation, was again successfully guided by the A&O team from a legal perspective.

Dentons advises EBRD on the acquisition and subscription of a stake in the Turkish clothing giant

DeFacto grew more than 100 percent in 2022 and operates more than 500 stores and e-commerce channels in 93 countries over 5 continents.

PEG issues new statement of principles

The statement, among other things, introduces new provisions for “capital-hungry” companies and a new requirement to consider the interests of retail investors.

Mourant named overall leading funds adviser in Jersey for another year

Mourant has secured the overall top spot in the rankings for serviced and distributed funds, advising 939 investment funds.

Second trial win for A&O's U.S. IP Technology Disputes team on Behalf of Wonderland

This case win builds on A&O’s previous victory for Wonderland in September 2021 where Federal Judge Richard Andrews ruled that Evenflo owed Wonderland an on-going royalty after finding infringement of all three of the asserted patents.

Burges Salmon partner named as one of the UK's top 100 lawyers

Head of Renewable Energy and Chair of Net Zero services named in The Lawyer Hot 100 list

A&O advises Abu Dhabi Investment Office on Phase 2 of the Road Lighting LED PPP project in Abu Dhabi, UAE

We look forward to continue working alongside the ADIO team to expand the Abu Dhabi PPP and investment landscape

Harneys advises on US$500 million crypto fund of HashKey Capital

Its new fund will further advance crypto and blockchain initiatives worldwide, with a focus on emerging markets.

Collective actions in England and Wales: Emerging trends and insights for the year ahead

The fall in cryptocurrencies’ value and the high-profile collapse of FTX have cast a shadow over the market and, for the millions of UK investors in crypto assets, this is likely to give rise to a wave of litigation.

German Justice Ministry to introduce 'commercial courts' and allow proceedings in English

The commercial courts are to be available for cases with amounts in dispute above a certain level and to conduct the proceedings swiftly, if desired also in English and with a verbatim record.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises German Apex Group On Going Public

APEX will receive approximately EUR 87 million in fresh capital as part of the transaction

Divorce in the digital age in Singapore and Hong Kong: Crypto and NFTs as matrimonial assets?

These decisions have sparked very substantial interest in digital assets in the legal industry, and may represent the latest frontier of potential new law-making.

Carey Olsen advises CGE Partners and Enhesa on strategic growth investment by Bregal Sagemount

Bregal Sagemount has acquired the minority stake previously held by ICG and is investing alongside CGE who maintain their majority shareholding.

Allen & Overy advises UniCredit on EUR1 billion senior fix-to-floater bond

The bond is documented under the issuer’s EUR60bn Euro Medium Term Notes programme (EMTN) and has been listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Linklaters advises Scotia Capital on Scotiabank Perú’s Abbreviated Cash Tender Offer

The Linklaters deal team was led by partner Conrado Tenaglia and counsel Alejandro Gordano, alongside associate Juan Mata and foreign attorney Manuel Eyzaguirre.

Hogan Lovells advises The Crown Estate as it seals landmark agreements for offshore wind projects

It is a privilege to advise The Crown Estate on all of its offshore renewable energy matters and to consider ourselves part of the team in the UK’s journey to net zero by 2050.

Dentons advises NEPI Rockcastle on €60 million green financing

Dentons managed and coordinated the financing transaction from structuring to completion.

ESMA consults on ESG and sustainability-related terms in fund names

It is seeking industry feedback on the proposed introduction of quantitative thresholds for the minimum proportion of investments sufficient to support the ESG or sustainability-related terms in funds’ names.

German Authority and EU Bodies Target "Dark Patterns" in Trading Apps and Online Interfaces

In addition, other existing and upcoming EU legislation restricts the use of dark patterns and applies to businesses beyond investment firms.

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