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Extracontractual relief from economic hardship

Whether there is any scope for relief from the effects of severe price escalation is first and foremost a question depending on the principles of law applying to the contractual relationship.

Legal Advisors and Baker McKenzie advise the joint underwriters on Marafiq’s IPO

Marafiq is a joint stock Saudi Arabian company that provides water and power services in strategic Royal Commission industrial cities of the Kingdom.

Walkers BVI Acts on ESG Bond Deal of the Year

Walkers was led by BVI Managing Partner Matthew Cowman

Guernsey's Lending, Credit and Finance Hub

Guernsey's new lending, credit and finance legislation from January 2023

Hogan Lovells advises Société Générale and Boursorama on Boursorama’s inaugural French public RMBS securitisation

Société Générale acted as the Arranger.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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