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Transfer of property in a divorce settlement in Hong Kong

There is a misunderstanding that no stamp duty is chargeable on a property transfer pursuant to a divorce order granted by the Family Court of Hong Kong.

An overview of the types and uses of Guernsey law trusts

The trust relationship is generally intended for the safekeeping, management and eventual disposal of property, but a trust can last indefinitely if required.

Kirkland Adds Leading Registered Funds and BDC Team

Nicole Runyan, William Tuttle and Brad Green lead team with focus on products for high net worth and retail investors.

Preston Legal strengthens estate planning and capacity practice

Both Clare and Sarah have also worked at other well-established offshore firms.

Latham & Watkins Advises Carlyly in US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Mantech

Multidisciplinary team represents Carlyle in acquisition of mission-focused technology solutions and services provider for US defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Carey Olsen wins equity deal of the year at IFLR Europe Awards

The awards showcase the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams and recognise their work on the most legally innovative and ground-breaking cross-border deals over the past year.

Linklaters advises commercial banks and the EIB

This financing, which closed in November 2021, marks the first time commercial lenders take limited-recourse construction risk on a floating offshore wind asset (worldwide first).

Hatstone advised Team PLC

Concentric is a Jersey-based financial planning and investment consultancy business, delivering market-leading investment performance and analysis for high net worth individuals and institutional investors in Jersey and internationally.

Ashurst advises McLaren Racing on its acquisition of Mercedes-Benz Formula E Team

McLaren Racing will compete in Formula E

WFW Advises Schroders' Fund Mid Infra on Purchase of Minority Stake in Gallo Due

Gallo Due owns an operational 20.7 MW onshore wind farm in the municipality of Oppido Lucano in the southern region of Basilicata.

Akin Gump Names New Partners in Charge in Houston and LA

In Los Angeles, Ms. Miller has been recognized by the top industry publications

Levelling Up Bill set to transform England’s planning and environment regulations

The Bill is expected to receive its second reading in the House of Commons later this month.

Legal professional privilege in the UK

It is also possible in certain circumstances to share privileged material confidentially with outside parties

Linklaters advises eureKING, the first european Special Purpose Acquisition Company

eureKING intends to invest in and acquire companies specialized in the production and manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products

Walkers' Global Asset Finance Group Acts on 6 Award Winning Deals

The market-leading group comprising Walkers' legal team and Walkers Professional Services had significant roles to play on deals honoured in the awards

Appleby Bermuda advised Relm II in its incorporation and registration to provide reinsurance capacity in the crypto space

Appleby served as Bermuda counsel to Relm Insurance II Ltd. (Relm II) in connection with its incorporation and registration as an ‘Innovative Insurer – General Business’ (Class IIGB), pursuant to section 4 of the Insurance Act 1978.

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