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Dentons advises NEPI Rockcastle on €60 million green financing

Dentons managed and coordinated the financing transaction from structuring to completion.

ESMA consults on ESG and sustainability-related terms in fund names

It is seeking industry feedback on the proposed introduction of quantitative thresholds for the minimum proportion of investments sufficient to support the ESG or sustainability-related terms in funds’ names.

German Authority and EU Bodies Target "Dark Patterns" in Trading Apps and Online Interfaces

In addition, other existing and upcoming EU legislation restricts the use of dark patterns and applies to businesses beyond investment firms.

Buyer beware! Stamp duty increase introduced on the purchase of second homes in Jersey

The 3% stamp duty rise also applies to residential leases for a term greater than nine years (contract leases), where the property will not be the tenant's main residence.

Germany’s Supply Chain Act: additional complaints mechanism poses risks for businesses

The companies must report annually on their compliance with the law.

Latham & Watkins Advises J.P. Morgan and Dragon Capital on Ukrainian Railways Consent Solicitation

The agreement will reduce the burden on the Company’s liquidity.

Macfarlanes advises CHC Helicopter on the sale of Offshore Helicopter Services UK to Ultimate Aviation

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the final approval of the sale by the CMA, and is expected to complete in the first calendar quarter of 2023.

UK firms urged to address looming Consumer Duty deadline

The new rules come with significant consequences if, on review, a manufacturer finds that a product does not meet the needs of the identified target market.

Bird & Bird advises Paladin Capital Group on Hack The Box's $55m Series B fundraising

The Bird & Bird Team was led by James Baillieu (partner, Corporate) and Adam Meisels (senior associate, Corporate), as well as Simon Gough (legal director, Tax) and Emily Patel (associate, Tax).

Mayer Brown advises AIF Capital Group on the acquisition of a residential complex for assisted living in Saarbrücken

The residential complex includes 84 parking spaces in the quarter's own underground car park.

Latham Advises Sequoia Capital on Tabby’s US$58 Million Financing

The transaction brings Tabby’s valuation to US$660 million, and represents PayPal Ventures’ first investment in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Freshfields advises Teneo on its acquisition of Tulchan

They will work in partnership with Teneo’s broader integrated team around the world across multiple business segments including Financial Advisory, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory and People Advisory.

UK legislates for minimum service levels during strike action

The government has said it is introducing the legislation “to ensure that striking workers don’t put the public’s lives at risk and prevent people getting to work, accessing healthcare, and safely going about their daily lives”.

Daniel Hoadley on the future of Legal AI for Law Society Gazette

He is also sceptical of how useful a system trained presumably on mostly North American data would be in specialist areas of England and Wales Law.

14 McGuireWoods Lawyers Honored Among Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite

In addition, two of the firm’s lawyers have earned Legal Elite Hall of Fame honors for being the top vote-getters in their respective practice areas in previous years.

Chambers Greater China Ranked Dentons Hong Kong in its 2023 Guide

This year, three of our Hong Kong practices and five lawyers have been ranked in Chambers Greater China Guide 2023.

James Quarmby included in eprivateclient's 50 most influential advisers list

James is a specialist in tax planning, wealth structuring and asset protection for international private clients.

A look at termination: Party falls foul of a well-drafted "Sole and Exclusive Remedy" Clause

Commercial lawyers David Lowe and Andrew Smith explore the key points of the case and the subsequent judgment in this podcast.

A look at termination: Party falls foul of a well-drafted "Sole and Exclusive Remedy" Clause

Commercial lawyers David Lowe and Andrew Smith explore the key points of the case and the subsequent judgment in this podcast.

The Sustainable Finance Law Review

As lead contributing editors, we're delighted to announce the first edition of The Sustainable Finance Law Review.

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