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Ogier assists purchasers of affordable housing at Le Menage

Building work at the £8m Le Menage site, formerly called Les Blanches, began in June 2020

Appleby acted in relation to landmark victory for the royal bank of Scotland International in Axiom case

On 12 May 2022 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its Judgment in The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited v JP SPC4 (a segregated portfolio company incorporated under the law of the Cayman Islands) on behalf of Axiom Legal Fina

Bedell Cristin advises Harrison Street on the sale of seven UK-based student-housing assets to Global Student Accommodation

Bedell Cristin's team was led by partner Bruce Scott and associate Daniel McAviney.

First BVI Freezing Order Granted Against 'persons unknown' in Crypto Fraud Case

Given the nature of the respondents as 'persons unknown', the Court permitted ChainSwap to serve the respondents outside the jurisdiction by alternative methods.

Withers white collar team persuades INTERPOL to remove at risk client from database

Mr C was initially arrested in October 2013

Promotions Across the Board for Clarke Willmott

Across the firm seven lawyers have been promoted to associate and eight to senior associate at Clarke Willmott.

Stephenson Harwood advises Pelican Capital on Wheelhouse disposal

The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.

Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital in its Acquisition of Kofax

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

Harneys advises KE Holdings Inc. on its dual primary listing in Hong Kong

The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Corporate Partner Calamus Huang, supported by Counsel Jessie Xu.

Mourant assist Co-op with Five Oaks Business Park deal

The £12m business park comprises a Co-operative food store, self-storage facility and industrial unit measuring 10,300 sq ft.

Carey Olsen among finalists for best offshore firm at Asia Legal Awards 2022

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong on Wednesday 15 June at Island Shangri-La.

Maples Group Recognised on Five Award-Winning Aviation Finance Deals

The Maples Group's global Asset Finance team is comprised of lawyers and fiduciary services professionals located in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Ireland, London and Singapore.

Mayer Brown named "Standout Diversity in Innovation" winner at Legal Innovation Awards 2022

The judges described the web-based app as "focused and very well-executed across multiple jurisdictions."

Clifford Chance represents Dario Schiraldi on successful appeal against Monte dei Paschi derivatives conviction

Lead judge Angela Scalise overturned the previous ruling, stating that there was no case to answer.

Carey Olsen advises States of Jersey on £500 million bond issuance

The bonds were listed on the Official List of The International Stock Exchange, with Carey Olsen Corporate Finance Limited acting as listing agent for the States of Jersey.

MEPs back major AI reforms

It called for the EU to become a global standard setter for AI.

Partner Norman Hau Presented to Zhong Lun Law Firm on Debt Restructuring of Hong Kong Listed Companies Registered in the Cayman Islands

The presentation raised great interest with audience queries, lively discussion and illustrative explanations from Norman.

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