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Saudi Arabia seeks to amend data protection law

The restrictions on overseas data transfers would be relaxed under the proposed amendments.

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.

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises DIF Capital Partners

The senior debt for the sale and lease back transaction will be arranged by MEAG.

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.

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.

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.”

Ashurst advises HAWE Hydraulik SE on new syndicated loan

With the new loan agreement, HAWE replaces the existing syndicated loan.

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.

Hogan Lovells advises Stumpf Group

Exyte's previous sole (indirect) owner Georg Stumpf will remain the majority shareholder of the Group

The EU Digital Services Act and the Article 6 hosting exemption

Isaac Bedi and David Varney consider the relationship between the exemptions from liability for ISPs and the notification requirements under the new DSA

AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announce plan to form joint venture to accelerate growth in cash equities

The joint venture would combine Bernstein Research Services' premier global equity research and execution platform with Societe Generale's equity research and execution capabilities to form a leading global cash equities and equity research busi

Latham Advises Atos in Connection With the Possible Sale of Its Operations in Italy

Paris corporate team represents the global leader in digital transformation in the exclusive negotiations.

Latham & Watkins advises Warburg Pincus

Pan-Asia deal team advises leading global growth investor on equity commitment and acquisitions.

Latham Advises American Triple I as Part of JFK Millennium Partners’ US$4.2 Billion Deal to Develop New Terminal 6 at JFK Airport

A multidisciplinary deal team advises the infrastructure fund manager in the landmark transportation transaction.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lighthouse Infrastructure on A$61m key worker housing acquisition and financing

HSF has a long history of supporting private capital clients to deliver social and affordable housing projects.

Bringing Home the (Canadian) Bacon: U.S. Tax and Canadian Retirement Plans

The U.S. taxation of contributions, accruals, and distributions from foreign pensions and retirement plans (collectively, foreign plans) owned by USPs remains a controversial area of U.S. tax law that requires definitive guidance as the number of USPs res

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