06/16/2022
Another take on winding-up exempted limited partnerships in the Cayman Islands
This decision contradicts aspects of Justice Parker's judgment In The Matter of Padma Fund LP.
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06/16/2022
China Business Law Journal names Harneys "Best Offshore Law Firm"
These awards really reflect the incredible teamwork, client focus and positive attitude of our people in China, who continue to deliver despite the challenges posed.
06/15/2022
Pensions Casebook - Lehman Brothers
This case summary forms part of the Burges Salmon Pensions Regulatory Casebook.
06/15/2022
Freshfields advises Knauf on takeover and privatisation of Chiyoda Ute in Japan
Freshfields’ advice included structuring the public tender offer and subsequent group reorganisations, as well as documenting and implementing the deal.
06/15/2022
Dentons advises MQube on its entry into the prime residential mortgage market and establishment of its mortgage funding programme
Dentons has advised MQube on multiple forward flow arrangements with institutional funders.
06/15/2022
Ashurst advises Octopus Energy on its entry into the German onshore wind market
By 2030, Octopus Energy is planning to operate up to 1.2 GW of wind and solar farms across the country.
06/15/2022
Maples Group Wins Three Awards at China Business Law Awards 2022
The firm also received the "Offshore Law Firm" award at the 2022 IFLR Asia Pacific Awards in March.
06/15/2022
Shoosmiths real estate does the double at national awards
The law firm was named Legal/Professional Team of the Year at the Property Awards 2022
06/15/2022
AIGCC and SVHK partner with Ogier's Talent4Impact 2022
These two organisations - along with Ogier Global's Sustainable Investment Consulting, Dream Impact and the Sustainable Finance Initiative - will be offering successful candidates practical work experience placements with the aim of building talent i
06/14/2022
Conyers advises Freightos Limited on its proposed merger with NASDAQ-listed SPAC, Gesher I Acquisition Corp.
When the business combination closes, which is expected to take place later this year, shares in the combined company are expected to trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol FROS.
06/14/2022
Dentons receives three individual and firm awards at the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2022
Giving back to communities around us is a long-standing tradition at Dentons, and our people value the opportunity to handle pro bono matters for individuals and organizations with limited means.
06/14/2022
Mercedes Londoño listed as Trade Mark Star 2022
The research for IP STARS covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions, making it a very comprehensive and widely respected IP guide in the legal profession.
06/14/2022
Attorneys Analyze Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures Framework First Beta Version
The first beta release marks the beginning of an 18-month consultation and development process to improve the framework’s relevance, usability and effectiveness.
06/14/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills advises SoftBank on acquisition of an equity stake in 1NCE
Tokyo-based Softbank Corp. is a leading Japanese communication and information technology service provider. In the year ended March 2022, SoftBank registered 5.7 trillion yen of revenue.
06/14/2022
Baker McKenzie Continues Rapid Expansion in Los Angeles
The business community in LA is taking notice as we advise on high-profile litigation and major transactions, attract top talent, and earn numerous accolades for our diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
06/14/2022
White & Case advises on update of Republic of Indonesia's US$35 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme
The offering involved the issuance of a tranche of US$1.75 billion sukuk due 2027 and a tranche of US$1.5 billion green sukuk due 2032.
06/14/2022
Five new partners for Carey Olsen in Bermuda, Jersey and London
The five promotions bring the total number of partners across the Carey Olsen group to 68.
06/14/2022
The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius amends its Competency Standards
The changes brought seek to assist financial Institutions when considering the appointment of any new Money Laundering Reporting Officer, a Deputy MLRO and a Compliance Officer.
06/13/2022
The Legal 500 US 2022 ranks Mayer Brown in 56 categories and recognizes 25 lawyers as “Leading Individuals”
Of these rankings, nine practice areas are top-tier:
06/13/2022
The Privy Council revisits illegal and ultra vires corporate transactions
The liquidator of the society contended that the loan was ultra vires because it exceeded the statutory limit, and that it was illegal for the same reason, with the consequence that the loan and associated security were void and could not be enforced.