11/25/2022
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11/25/2022
Hogan Lovells advises Société Générale and Boursorama on Boursorama’s inaugural French public RMBS securitisation
Société Générale acted as the Arranger.
11/25/2022
Sidley Represents LX Technology Group Limited in Successful Hong Kong IPO
The offering raised net proceeds of approximately HK$337.2 million (US$43 million). Haitong International Capital Limited acted as the sole sponsor in the transaction.
11/25/2022
Dentons advises Ardonagh Group on its agreement to acquire Australian insurance firm Envest for AU$482 million
It is a privilege to advise Ardonagh as they continue to consolidate and grow their platform in the Australian market and start this new and exciting chapter with Envest.
11/25/2022
Businesses must mitigate risks despite currently benign UK climate litigation landscape
Greenwashing actions under sections 90 and particularly 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2002 (FSMA), for example, are expected to be an area for further claims and legal developments.
11/25/2022
Clifford Chance advises RCBC on investment by SMBC into RCBC in the Philippines
The investment involves the sale by RCBC to SMBC of common stock held by RCBC in treasury
11/24/2022
Corporate and Venture Tech partner Chase Irwin recognized as a leading lawyer under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars for 2022
As an industry leader in the technology and venture capital sectors, this is Chase’s second “forty under 40” award – following his previous recognition in 2020 by the Ottawa Business Journal.
11/24/2022
Hogan Lovells advises Adenes on two transactions to further its position as a leading provider of claim management services in Italy
The joint venture led to the creation of a new group operating in the insurance services area, which is the largest player in the field in Italy in terms of scope of the services offered and number of employees.
11/24/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills advises several lessors in connection with the restructuring of Group Ciel Voyage and the Airline Lion Air in France
The companies of the Ciel Voyage Group, tenants in France of the aircraft of the Indonesian airline Lion Air, had been placed in collective proceedings in June 2021.
11/24/2022
Latham Advises Flynn Properties and Värde Partners on US$1.1 Billion Acquisition
Chicago-based team represents the buyers in purchase of 80% interest in 89 hotels across the United States.
11/24/2022
Bird & Bird advises ABB Technology Ventures on its investment into climate tech start-up Tallarna
Tallarna’s AI-powered data analytics software helps customers identify successful decarbonisation investments and mitigate financial risks by identifying optimal solutions for energy efficiency projects and energy cost reductions.
11/24/2022
Saudi Arabia seeks to amend data protection law
The restrictions on overseas data transfers would be relaxed under the proposed amendments.
11/23/2022
Freshfields advises Ontario Teachers’ on sale of Camelot UK
The sale is anticipated to close in Q1 2023 subject to regulatory approvals, including from the Gambling Commission in the UK.
11/23/2022
Latham Advises AllianceBernstein on Joint Venture Between Its Sanford C Bernstein Broker/Dealer Business and Societe Generale
Cross-border team advises on formation of leading global cash equities and research business in transformational deal.
11/23/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises DIF Capital Partners
The senior debt for the sale and lease back transaction will be arranged by MEAG.
11/23/2022
Court of Appeal in London rules on reasonable endeavours in force majeure clause
The case before the court concerned the consequences of US sanctions placed in 2018 on the parent company of a charterer, RTI Ltd, which was obliged to make payment to ship owners Mur Shipping in US dollars.
11/23/2022
Dechert Advises Grupo Boticário
Truss Professional is a national brand among the leaders in the hair products segment with a wide presence in beauty salons in Brazil and worldwide.
11/23/2022
BCLP’s Renewables Practice Advises on Significant Wind and Solar Acquisition
BCLP attorney Peter Hansen said “we are very pleased to have worked with PSO and AEP on such an important transaction for the companies in the advancement of their commitment to fuel-free power generation.”
11/23/2022
Ashurst advises HAWE Hydraulik SE on new syndicated loan
With the new loan agreement, HAWE replaces the existing syndicated loan.
11/22/2022
Appleby Acts for Zurich on Sale of Singapore Insurance Business
The cross-department Appleby team consisted of Corporate partner Juan Thornley and counsel Katherine Garrood, and Dispute Resolution practice head Mark Holligon and counsel Claire Corkish and Keira Gore.